Comparison

Merge Object Viewer vs LeARn Lab

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

LeARn Lab

This app uses augmented reality to bring educational content from books to life. Scan images within physical books to unlock interactive 3D models and engaging learning experiences.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality book scanning
  • Interactive 3D models
  • Engaging learning experiences
  • Brings educational content to life
Features
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Make learning fun with the LeARn Lab app! Scan images in our books to make them come to life!

Screenshots

Merge Object Viewer4 screens
LeARn Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LeARn Lab at none against Merge Object Viewer's 4. Merge Object Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (389 vs 7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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. LeARn Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Merge Object Viewer against 4.4 for LeARn Lab. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Object Viewer has 389 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merge Object Viewer ships an update monthly, LeARn Lab every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Merge Object Viewer versus LeARn Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerge Object ViewerLeARn Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (389 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings389 — better7
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size414 MB399 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerge AppsRushan Wasim

Customer experience

Merge Object Viewer

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

LeARn Lab

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

LeARn Lab

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

LeARn Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Merge Object Viewer free?
Merge Object Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LeARn Lab free?
LeARn Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Merge Object Viewer or LeARn Lab?
Merge Object Viewer is rated higher. Merge Object Viewer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 389 ratings, while LeARn Lab averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Merge Object Viewer or LeARn Lab have ads?
Neither Merge Object Viewer nor LeARn Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Merge Object Viewer or LeARn Lab?
Merge Object Viewer ships an update monthly, and LeARn Lab every 2 months. Most recently, Merge Object Viewer was updated on September 29, 2026 and LeARn Lab on October 1, 2026.

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