Comparison

Merge Object Viewer vs NAT Virtual Museum

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

Head to head

Merge Object Viewer

Hands-on digital teaching aids

Free

📚 Education

★ 4.5390 ratingsView app →

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

NAT Virtual Museum

Features

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NAT Virtual Museum is an augmented reality experience at the Natural Science Museum of Barcelona. Discover and explore the different ecosystems and the main problems they face. Throughout the visit there are indications that will activate the application for each habitat.

Screenshots

Merge Object Viewer4 screens

NAT Virtual Museum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NAT Virtual Museum at none against Merge Object Viewer's 4. NAT Virtual Museum also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) 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. NAT Virtual Museum asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merge Object Viewer ships an update monthly, NAT Virtual Museum every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Merge Object Viewer versus NAT Virtual Museum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Merge Object Viewer	NAT Virtual Museum
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.5 (390 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	48.1% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	390 — better	—
Update frequency	Monthly	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	414 MB	303 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Merge Apps	Consorci del Museu de Ciencies Naturals de Barcelona

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

NAT Virtual Museum

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

NAT Virtual Museum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Merge Object Viewer free?

Merge Object Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is NAT Virtual Museum free?

NAT Virtual Museum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Merge Object Viewer or NAT Virtual Museum have ads?

Neither Merge Object Viewer nor NAT Virtual Museum shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Merge Object Viewer or NAT Virtual Museum?

Merge Object Viewer ships an update monthly, and NAT Virtual Museum every 2 weeks. Most recently, Merge Object Viewer was updated on August 12, 2026 and NAT Virtual Museum on September 16, 2026.