# Membit vs KIRI Engine

Membit and KIRI Engine both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Membit's written reviews are positive against 62% of KIRI Engine's. Membit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17). KIRI Engine's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 17) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KIRI Engine sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Membit asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Membit against 4.4 for KIRI Engine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KIRI Engine has 1.2K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Membit's written reviews are positive against 62% of KIRI Engine's.

Membit ships an update every 5 weeks, KIRI Engine every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Membit | KIRI Engine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/membit/id963524940/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiri-engine3d-scanner-and-lidar/id1577127142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 62.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Membit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/963000342) | [KIRI Innovation (Hongkong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757368772) |

## What reviewers say

### Membit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/membit/id963524940)

Create and experience augmented reality stories tied to specific locations. View 3D objects, images, audio, and video precisely where they were intended, or add your own content to share with others.

**Highlights:** Geolocative augmented reality, View AR content at specific locations, Create AR content (images, 3D, audio, video), Markerless AR technology, Human Positioning System™, Share AR content with friends

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### KIRI Engine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiri-engine3d-scanner-and-lidar/id1577127142)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KIRI Pro Monthly Renewal Anniv | $6.99 | per month |
| KIRI Pro Monthly Renewal | $9.99 | per month |
| KIRI Pro Monthly Renewal | $14.99 | per month |
| KIRI Pro Monthly Renewal | $17.99 | per month |
| KIRI Pro Annual Renewal Sale23 | $29.99 | per year |
| KIRI Pro Yearly Renewal Sale25 | $35.99 | per year |
| KIRI Pro Yearly Renewal Sale24 | $35.99 | per year |
| KIRI Pro Yearly Renewal Newbie | $35.99 | per year |
| KIRI Pro Yearly Renewal Return | $47.99 | per year |
| KIRI Pro Yearly Renewal Newbie | $47.99 | per year |
| KIRI Pro Annual Renewal | $49.99 | per year |
| KIRI Pro Annual Renewal | $59.99 | per year |
| KIRI Pro Yearly Renewal | $59.99 | per year |
| KIRI Pro Yearly Renewal | $79.99 | per year |
| KIRI Engine - Single Purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| KIRI Engine - Single Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| KIRI Engine - Single Purchase | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Membit free?

Membit 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, Membit or KIRI Engine?

KIRI Engine is rated higher. Membit averages 4.3 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while KIRI Engine averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Membit or KIRI Engine have ads?

Neither Membit nor KIRI Engine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Membit or KIRI Engine?

Membit ships an update every 5 weeks, and KIRI Engine every 2 weeks. Most recently, Membit was updated on October 9, 2026 and KIRI Engine on October 19, 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.*