Comparison

ShiKiShi vs SoundEffect App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ShiKiShi

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 350+ sound effects
  • Create custom sound effect lists
  • Play sound effects via gestures
  • Organize sound effects
Features
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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/)

Screenshots

ShiKiShi4 screens
SoundEffect App4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SoundEffect App sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ShiKiShi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShiKiShi ships an update every 4 months, SoundEffect App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ShiKiShi versus SoundEffect App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiKiShiSoundEffect App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTsuyoshi HayakawaTomohiro Ohwada

In-app purchases

None

ShiKiShi

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SoundEffect App

One-time4
  • 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

Is ShiKiShi free?
ShiKiShi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundEffect App free?
SoundEffect App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShiKiShi or SoundEffect App have ads?
Both ShiKiShi and SoundEffect App show ads.
Which is updated more often, ShiKiShi or SoundEffect App?
ShiKiShi ships an update every 4 months, and SoundEffect App fortnightly. Most recently, ShiKiShi was updated on November 1, 2026 and SoundEffect App on November 6, 2026.

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