Comparison

Merge Object Viewer vs EPview

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

Head to head
About

Merge Object Viewer

Explore hundreds of 3D digital teaching aids with this app. Students can interact with models of rocks, mammals, cells, and more. The app also allows users to upload and view their own 3D objects on a compatible device.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of 3D teaching aids
  • Interactive 3D models
  • Learn about science and biology
  • Upload and view custom 3D objects
  • Hands-on digital learning
Features
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PLEASE NOTE: This app requires a Merge Cube and a smartphone or a tablet to play. To find out how to get a Merge Cube and to learn more, visit our website at: https://www.MergeCube.com. Object Viewer puts hundreds of digital teaching aids in the palm of your hand! Students can learn about rocks and minerals, mammals, reptiles, lifecycles, cells, and so much more using different collections of hands-on 3D models. Students can also upload, view, and share their own 3D objects on the Merge Cube. If you have any questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at any time at support@MergeEdu.com. Privacy Policy: https://MergeEdu.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://MergeEdu.com/terms-of-use

About

EPview

Stream high-resolution microscopic images and Full HD videos from your camera. Capture, annotate, and measure specimens, then share your findings. Ideal for creating a digital classroom experience for collaborative learning.

Highlights
  • Stream high-resolution images and Full HD videos
  • Take snapshots and make annotations
  • Perform measurements on specimens
  • Share images and videos
  • Connect up to six students simultaneously
  • Control EP50 camera on mobile device
Features
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Stream high-resolution images and Full HD videos of your microscopic specimen, take snapshots, make annotations and measurements, and share them using the EPview App. Simple and intuitive operation enables you to comfortably control the EP50 camera on your mobile device. Up to six students at a time can connect to a microscope equipped with a WLAN-enabled OLYMPUS EP50 digital camera. They can learn about and discuss microscopic specimens, snap images, make videos, store the data on their devices, and share the images with others. Images can be enriched with annotations, and specimen structures can be analyzed using the interactive count and measurement functions. Use EP50 digital microscope cameras and the EPview App to setup a digital classroom optimized for your needs and make teaching more powerful and effective using these digital tools. For more information visit https://www.olympus-lifescience.com/camera/color/ep50/ Intended use: EPview is for research use only. EPview is solely intended for research and education purposes and not for any form of in vitro diagnostics or clinical use. Olympus is a registered trademark and EPview is a trademark of EVIDENT CORPORATION.

Screenshots

Merge Object Viewer4 screens
EPview1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Merge Object Viewer at 48% against EPview's 0%. Merge Object Viewer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). EPview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Merge Object Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. EPview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Merge Object Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Object Viewer has 390 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Merge Object Viewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of EPview's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merge Object Viewer ships an update monthly, EPview every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Merge Object Viewer versus EPview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerge Object ViewerEPview
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (390 ratings) — better3.2 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings390 — better12
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size414 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerge AppsEvident Technology Center Europe GmbH

Customer experience

Merge Object Viewer

All ratings390 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative44.2%

EPview

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Merge Object Viewer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Objects not loading or displaying incorrectly
  • App freezing or closing unexpectedly
  • Labeling/annotation issues with 3D objects
  • Compatibility problems on iPads and older iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Adjustable lighting for 3D objects
  • Ability to snap objects together
  • Camera button for capturing scenes
  • Restore VR support
  • More free 3D content options

EPview

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Merge Object Viewer

Subscriptions4
  • Object Viewer Premium Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Merge EDU Individual14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Object Viewer Premium Annual14 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Merge EDU Individual14 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

EPview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Merge Object Viewer free?
Merge Object Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EPview free?
EPview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Merge Object Viewer or EPview?
Merge Object Viewer is rated higher. Merge Object Viewer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 390 ratings, while EPview averages 3.2 from 12 ratings.
Do Merge Object Viewer or EPview have ads?
Neither Merge Object Viewer nor EPview shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Merge Object Viewer or EPview?
Merge Object Viewer ships an update monthly, and EPview every 11 months. Most recently, Merge Object Viewer was updated on August 12, 2026 and EPview on August 28, 2026.

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