# KIGI vs MelonBook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MelonBook at 100% against KIGI's 0%. MelonBook also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.9). KIGI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MelonBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KIGI asks for nothing beyond the download.

MelonBook holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KIGI has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of KIGI's written reviews are positive against 100% of MelonBook's.

KIGI ships an update every 10 days, MelonBook every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KIGI | MelonBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kigi/id1438835965/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melonbook/id6754526817/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Leqishi Plastic Products (Shantou) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438835964) | [Shun Yin Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839885124) |

## What reviewers say

### KIGI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kigi/id1438835965)

Manage household items, track expiration dates, and plan usage to reduce waste. Organize storage with photos and labels, and set reminders for efficient living. Share item information with family members.

**Highlights:** Item storage management, Expiration date tracking, Usage planning and reminders, Photo-based item recording, QR code scanning for location, Family sharing and binding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MelonBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melonbook/id6754526817)

Organize your beauty and skincare products with this app. Track expiry dates, shades, and usage history to maintain an efficient routine. Features include a product library, QR code support, and storage location management.

**Highlights:** All-in-One Product Library, Expiry Date Tracking, QR Code Support, Shade & Color Management, Brand & Category Statistics, Storage Locations, Looks & Effect Shots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KIGI free?

KIGI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MelonBook free?

MelonBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KIGI or MelonBook?

MelonBook is rated higher. KIGI averages 1.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MelonBook averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do KIGI or MelonBook have ads?

Neither KIGI nor MelonBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KIGI or MelonBook?

KIGI ships an update every 10 days, and MelonBook every 5 days. Most recently, KIGI was updated on October 2, 2026 and MelonBook on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*