Comparison

Merit View vs AU Swoop

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

Head to head
About

Merit View

Features
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Merit View helps parents and students stay connected with classroom achievements, merit points, rankings, and school progress in real time. Designed for schools using the Merit Pro platform, Merit View provides a modern and engaging experience where students can track their growth, unlock achievement badges, view recent activity, and celebrate milestones throughout the academic journey. Features: • View student merit points and progress • Track class and school rankings • Unlock and collect achievement badges • See recent classroom activity and achievements • Share achievement cards with family and friends • Monitor student growth through a simple and engaging interface Merit View is built to encourage positive behavior, motivation, participation, and student engagement in schools.

About

AU Swoop

Features
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Swoop is American University's official Student Success Rewards App. Swoop helps eligible undergraduate students discover campus opportunities, earn Swoop Reward Points through participation in designated activities, and redeem Points for available rewards. DISCOVER CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES From campus events and student organization involvement to academic and community engagement activities, Swoop helps you find opportunities to connect with AU and make the most of your Eagle experience. EARN POINTS Eligible participants can earn Swoop Reward Points ("Points") through participation in designated activities and opportunities. Points are awarded following verification of qualifying activities and appear directly in your account. REDEEM REWARDS Use your Points to redeem available rewards offered through Swoop, subject to eligibility and availability. Rewards may include: • Dining-related rewards • eSuds laundry rewards • AU merchandise offers • Special promotions and limited-time opportunities TRACK YOUR PROGRESS View your current Point balance, lifetime Point total, activity history, and tier status all in one place. REACH NEW TIERS Points accumulated through participation contribute toward tier status. Progress through Swoop's student tiers and track your advancement as you continue engaging in campus life. BUILT FOR AU STUDENTS Sign in with your American University credentials to access your account securely. Swoop is available to eligible undergraduate students at American University. Participate. Earn Points. Get recognized.

Screenshots

Merit View4 screens
AU Swoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

Merit View and AU Swoop are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Merit View versus AU Swoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerit ViewAU Swoop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohammad Sabith AliAmerican University

In-app purchases

None

Merit View

No in-app purchases

None

AU Swoop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Merit View free?
Merit View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AU Swoop free?
AU Swoop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Merit View or AU Swoop have ads?
Neither Merit View nor AU Swoop shows ads.

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