Comparison

Merge Object Viewer vs Magnet Lab AR

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

Magnet Lab AR

Explore forces, fields, and magnetism through interactive simulations and real-world experiments. This educational tool makes learning about electromagnetism engaging for students.

Highlights
  • Real-world experiments
  • Simulation power
  • Explore forces
  • Explore fields
  • Learn magnetism
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Combine the fun of real-world experiments with the power of simulation to let students explore and learn in an engaging new way! Magnet Lab AR introduces students to forces, fields and magnetism.

Screenshots

Merge Object Viewer4 screens
Magnet Lab AR1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Merge Object Viewer at 48% against Magnet Lab AR's 0%. Merge Object Viewer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (389 vs 6). Magnet Lab AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 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. Magnet Lab AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Merge Object Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Object Viewer has 389 ratings behind it against 6, 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 Magnet Lab AR's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Merge Object Viewer versus Magnet Lab AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerge Object ViewerMagnet Lab AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (389 ratings) — better2.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings389 — better6
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size414 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerge AppsLightUp

Customer experience

Merge Object Viewer

All ratings389 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral7.6%
Negative44.8%

Magnet Lab AR

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
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

Magnet Lab AR

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

Magnet Lab AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Merge Object Viewer free?
Merge Object Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magnet Lab AR free?
Magnet Lab AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Merge Object Viewer or Magnet Lab AR?
Merge Object Viewer is rated higher. Merge Object Viewer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 389 ratings, while Magnet Lab AR averages 2.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Merge Object Viewer or Magnet Lab AR have ads?
Neither Merge Object Viewer nor Magnet Lab AR shows ads.

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