Merkur vs Buker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Merkur
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Are you a customer of Merkur Versicherung? Then download the Merkur app on your smartphone and benefit from great advantages! Merkur Versicherung offers its customers a comprehensive package for an active lifestyle. This includes benefits that support a healthy life. Merkur customers can find great offers and discounts in the Merkur app at: • Partner hotels in Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia. • Bonus partners in the areas of sports, health, lifestyle, nutrition and many more. Simply download the Merkur app, and you're ready to take advantage of the bonus offers. This is how it works: • Download the app on your smartphone. • To register, follow the instructions on the screen and enter your personal app code. This personal app code can be found in the Merkur customer portal. • Once you are registered, you can take advantage of the discounts by showing the membership card in the app to the bonus partners. We hope you enjoy the Merkur app! Your Merkur Versicherung AG
Buker
Easily find and book appointments at local salons with instant confirmations, changes, or cancellations. Discover quality services through user reviews and get timely reminders for your upcoming dates. Integrated maps help you navigate to your chosen salon.
- Instant appointment booking
- Easy changes and cancellations
- User reviews and ratings
- Appointment reminders
- Integrated maps for navigation
- 24/7 booking availability
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Find the best salons near you and book your desired appointment in just a few clicks. Reservations, changes or cancellations via the application are simple and instant, without the need for telephone contact, and are available 24 hours a day. Make sure of the quality of service through reviews and comments based solely on the actual user experience. You no longer have to think about upcoming dates - we’ll remind you in time. With integrated maps, we will help you find the fastest way to the salon. Download the Booker application and experience a unique and modern experience of booking appointments in salons in Croatia.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Merkur at none against Buker's shown. Buker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Merkur ships an update every 2 months, Buker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Merkur | Buker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (23 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Merkur Versicherung Aktiengesellschaft | David Tomic |
In-app purchases
Merkur
No in-app purchases
Buker
No in-app purchases









