Comparison

VR Maker vs KIRI Engine

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

Head to head
About

VR Maker

Create immersive VR tours from panoramas captured on your smartphone. Easily assemble virtual tours in under 30 minutes and share them via a web link on social media, MLS, or embed them on websites.

Highlights
  • Capture panoramas
  • Create VR tours
  • 30-minute tour assembly
  • Shareable web links
  • Embeddable tours
  • VR viewing support
Features
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With VR Maker, capture panoramas of real estate, retail, events and turn them into VR tours. You can put a complete virtual tour together within 30 minutes right from your smartphone. You get a web link for each tour which you can easily share on social media, view in virtual reality, add to a multiple listing service (MLS), or embed in a web page.

About

KIRI Engine

Easily create high-quality 3D models from photos or videos directly on your phone. Offers advanced scanning technologies for detailed results, with editing and export options for various platforms. Ideal for artists, designers, and 3D printing enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Photogrammetry 3D scanning
  • Neural Surface Reconstruction (NSR)
  • 3D Gaussian Splatting
  • Auto Object Masking
  • Augmented Reality preview
  • Multiple export formats (OBJ, STL, GLTF)
  • AI PBR Material Generation (Pro)
Features
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3D scanning has never been simpler with KIRI Engine: create high-quality 3D models on your phone within minutes. Dive into 3D scanning and modeling tailored for artists, designers, engineers, and 3D printing enthusiasts. Unleash the Power of 3D Scanning: • Photogrammetry: 3D scan with Photo Scan to transform your photos into high-quality 3D models. • NSR (Neural Surface Reconstruction): 3D Scan featureless/shiny objects with a video processed by Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) integrated Featureless Object Scan. • 3D Gaussian Splatting: Obtain full 3D visualizations with a video, scan and capture all elements in your scene, including reflections. Create Your Own 3D Model through a Delightful Experience: • Capturing: Snapping photos replaces your 3D modeling process, obtain a detailed 3D mesh in just minutes from scanning to generating. • Functional Free Version: Dive into the world of photogrammetry without paying a cent for subscriptions, a LiDAR sensor, or an expensive 3D Scanner. Upload unlimited 3D scans and export at least 3 times per week. Edit, Refine, and Personalize Your Creations: • Edit: Refine 3D models with editing tools; adjust your files in Photo Scan, Featureless Object Scan, and 3D gaussian splats. • Precision: Choose specific photos for processing to ensure detailed, high-quality 3D models. • Cleanup: Auto Object Masking for noise-free, clean models during capture by eliminating background elements. This feature also allows the object to be moved during the capture. • Preview: Employ the 3D viewer and augmented reality panels to directly visualize and adjust your completed 3D model. Share, Export, and Make Use of Your 3D Models: • For Free: free registration and unlimited scanning, with at least 3 exports weekly. • Share: On various platforms such as Sketchfab, Thingiverse, GeoScan, and more. • Formats: Export in OBJ, STL, FBX, GLTF, GLB, USDZ, PLY, XYZ, compatible with Blender 3D, Unreal Engine, Autodesk Maya, etc. • Wide usage: For game development, VFX, VR/AR 3D content creation, 3D printing, 3D visualization, and many more. • Precision Without LiDAR: KIRI’s advanced algorithms provide scanning quality that is on par with LiDAR sensors. KIRI Engine Pro – For Those Who Demand More: • Upload: Pro users can leverage camera rolls, ensuring a flexible 3D scanning experience. • Quad-Mesh Retopology: Refine scanned 3D models with automatic quad-mesh adjustment. • AI PBR Material Generation: Attain lifelike textures with AI-generated PBR materials. • Advanced Camera System: Perfect each shot with fine-tuned camera settings for impeccable 3D scans. • Featureless Object Scan: Utilizes Neural Surface Reconstruction (NSR) for scanning shiny/reflective surfaces, a first in practical 3D scanning with KIRI Engine. • 3D Gaussian Splatting: Experience the future of 3D scanning and capture accurate 3D scenes with a short video; edit using tools like sphere/plane cutters and brushes. Export in native format or OBJ. • WEB Version Access: KIRI Engine WEB offers professional-grade model creation from DSLR photo sets or drone scans, enhancing accuracy in mappings and drone-based 3D surveys. Engage with Our Caring Community: Join our Discord community for sharing, feature voting, giveaways, and engaging with fellow enthusiasts. Dive into 3D Scanning with KIRI Engine Today! Download the KIRI Engine 3D Scanner app and embark on your 3D scanning journey with your device. Available in these languages:  English: KIRI Engine: 3D Scanner App Chinese (中文): 3D 扫描仪App Japanese (日本語): 3Dスキャナーアプリ French (Français): Application Scanner 3D Russian (Русский): Приложение 3D-сканера Privacy Policy: https://www.kiriengine.app/privacy-policy Terms Of Service: https://www.kiriengine.app/user-agreement

Screenshots

VR Maker3 screens
KIRI Engine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KIRI Engine at 4.4 against VR Maker's 1.9. KIRI Engine also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 26%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 28). VR Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads 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. KIRI Engine sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. VR Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KIRI Engine holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KIRI Engine has 1.3K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of VR Maker's written reviews are positive against 62% of KIRI Engine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VR Maker versus KIRI Engine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVR MakerKIRI Engine
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (28 ratings)4.4 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.9% of reviews62.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings281.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiStaging Corp.KIRI Innovation (Hongkong) Limited

Customer experience

VR Maker

All ratings28 ratings
Positive17.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative78.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative70.4%

KIRI Engine

All ratings1,269 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews518 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative31.3%

In-app purchases

None

VR Maker

No in-app purchases

17 purchases

KIRI Engine

Subscriptions14
  • KIRI Pro Monthly Renewal Anniv$6.991 Month
  • KIRI Pro Monthly Renewal$9.991 Month
  • KIRI Pro Monthly Renewal$14.991 Month
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  • KIRI Pro Monthly Renewal$17.991 Month
  • KIRI Pro Annual Renewal Sale23$29.991 Year
  • KIRI Pro Yearly Renewal Sale25$35.991 Year
  • KIRI Pro Yearly Renewal Sale24$35.991 Year
  • KIRI Pro Yearly Renewal Newbie$35.991 Year
  • KIRI Pro Yearly Renewal Return$47.991 Year
  • KIRI Pro Yearly Renewal Newbie$47.991 Year
  • KIRI Pro Annual Renewal$49.991 Year
  • KIRI Pro Annual Renewal$59.991 Year
  • KIRI Pro Yearly Renewal$59.991 Year
  • KIRI Pro Yearly Renewal$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • KIRI Engine - Single Purchase$0.99
  • KIRI Engine - Single Purchase$1.99
  • KIRI Engine - Single Purchase$2.99

Questions

Is VR Maker free?
VR Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KIRI Engine free?
KIRI Engine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VR Maker or KIRI Engine?
KIRI Engine is rated higher. VR Maker averages 1.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while KIRI Engine averages 4.4 from 1.3K ratings.
Do VR Maker or KIRI Engine have ads?
Neither VR Maker nor KIRI Engine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VR Maker or KIRI Engine?
VR Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and KIRI Engine every 3 weeks. Most recently, VR Maker was updated on October 20, 2026 and KIRI Engine on October 25, 2026.

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