ShiKiShi vs SoundEffect App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShiKiShi
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ShiKiShi transforms characters written with your finger into expressive works of calligraphy. Simply write your characters and generate an image. ShiKiShi randomly combines its original vector processing—which analyzes line width and shape—with image effects inspired by ink and brush movement. It creates up to seven different results at a time. You never know exactly what will appear. Instead of choosing a perfectly uniform typeface, enjoy the chance encounter with an unexpectedly compelling work of calligraphy. Key Features • Write characters freely with your finger • Generate up to seven different calligraphy works at once • Discover new combinations each time you generate • Always includes an unfiltered version among the results • Ink effects including bleeding, dry-brush texture, ink pooling, light ink, and ink particles • Bold structural transformations inspired by brush momentum, flowing energy, ink bursts, ensō circles, and dancing strokes • Change the paper texture and ink color • Set a favorite handwritten character as your personal seal • Save completed works inside the app • Share images using the iOS share menu Even when you write the same characters, the result may never be exactly the same. Turn a name, favorite saying, seasonal phrase, or message of celebration into a one-of-a-kind work. No login or account registration is required.
SoundEffect App
Record and organize a vast library of sound effects. Play sounds based on your gestures, creating a personalized audio experience. Access a diverse collection of over 350 sound effects.
- 350+ sound effects
- Create custom sound effect lists
- Play sound effects via gestures
- Organize sound effects
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Apps that recorded about 350 types of sound effects. ■ What you can do · Create your own sound effects list · Play sound effects according to gestures ■Credit SE Material『OtoLogic』(https://otologic.jp/)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShiKiShi at none against SoundEffect App's 4. SoundEffect App's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SoundEffect App sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ShiKiShi asks for nothing beyond the download.
ShiKiShi ships an update every 4 months, SoundEffect App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShiKiShi | SoundEffect App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tsuyoshi Hayakawa | Tomohiro Ohwada |
In-app purchases
ShiKiShi
No in-app purchases
SoundEffect App
- Banner ad removal.$1.99
- App development support$1.99
- Fullscreen ad removal.$1.99
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- All Ads removal And Support$4.99
Questions
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