Merge Object Viewer vs BU Reserve
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Hundreds of 3D teaching aids
- Interactive 3D models
- Learn about science and biology
- Upload and view custom 3D objects
- Hands-on digital learning
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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
BU Reserve
This application allows users to make reservations for various resources. It simplifies the booking process for available items and services.
- Resource reservation
- Booking system
- Simplified process
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BU Reservation App
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Merge Object Viewer at 48% against BU Reserve's 0%. Merge Object Viewer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). BU Reserve's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, 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. Merge Object Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BU Reserve asks for nothing beyond the download.
Merge Object Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Object Viewer has 389 ratings behind it against 11, 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 BU Reserve's.
Merge Object Viewer ships an update monthly, BU Reserve weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Merge Object Viewer | BU Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (389 ratings) — better | 3.9 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 389 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 414 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Merge Apps | Chase Lenhart |
Customer experience
Merge Object Viewer
BU Reserve
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
BU Reserve
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Merge Object Viewer
- 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
BU Reserve
No in-app purchases
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