Comparison

ShiKiShi vs にらさきAR

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

にらさきAR

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AR/VRアプリ「にらさきAR」は、山梨県韮崎市の旧畠山一清邸を解説し、現地での新たな体験を提供する韮崎市のアプリです。 AR(拡張現実)やVR(仮想現実)などの技術により、皆さまの目の前に畠山氏と小林氏の3DCGがよみがえります。 また人物や邸宅の風景だけではなく、韮崎市の可愛いキャラクター達と一緒に写真を撮れるフォトフレームもあり、より楽しみながら歴史を感じることができます。 ■対応機種: iOS 13およびA9プロセッサ以降を搭載したARKit対応のiOSデバイス ■注意事項: 段差につまづいて転んだりすると、とても危険です。 アプリの画面をのぞきながら歩く際は十分に気を付けてください。 ■アプリ制作 制作 : 株式会社キャドセンター 製作 : 韮崎市

Screenshots

ShiKiShi4 screens
にらさきAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: にらさきAR at none against ShiKiShi's shown. にらさきAR also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShiKiShi ships an update every 4 months, にらさきAR every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ShiKiShi versus にらさきAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiKiShiにらさきAR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB205 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTsuyoshi HayakawaCAD CENTER CORPORATION

In-app purchases

None

ShiKiShi

No in-app purchases

None

にらさきAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShiKiShi free?
ShiKiShi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is にらさきAR free?
にらさきAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShiKiShi or にらさきAR have ads?
ShiKiShi shows ads; にらさきAR does not.
Which is updated more often, ShiKiShi or にらさきAR?
ShiKiShi ships an update every 4 months, and にらさきAR every 3 days. Most recently, ShiKiShi was updated on September 9, 2026 and にらさきAR on September 9, 2026.

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