LightUp Learning vs Merge Object Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LightUp Learning
Build and learn about electronic circuits using magnetic blocks. Visualize electricity flow and program projects with drag-and-drop coding. Requires a physical LightUp kit.
- Magnetic circuit block assembly
- Visualize electricity flow
- Drag-and-drop coding interface
- Project building guides
- X-ray vision for circuits
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This is a companion app for the LightUp Edison and Tesla Kit. Build and learn about electronic circuits with LightUp kits and the LightUp Learning app. Magnetically snap together circuit blocks to build cool projects without needing to use wires, breadboards, or soldering irons. Take a photo and the LightUp Learning app will help out when you need a hand. It even gives you x-ray vision, letting you see the electricity flowing around your circuit! Ready to code? Simply drag and drop code blocks on your iPad to make a Music Box, Alarm and more! Purchase your very own LightUp kit at www.lightup.io.
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Merge Object Viewer at 4.5 against LightUp Learning's 3.0. Merge Object Viewer also leads on ratings volume (389 vs 10) and review sentiment (48% vs 32%). LightUp Learning's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Merge Object Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. LightUp Learning asks for nothing beyond the download.
Merge Object Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Object Viewer has 389 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of LightUp Learning's written reviews are positive against 48% of Merge Object Viewer's.
LightUp Learning ships an update every 2 months, Merge Object Viewer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LightUp Learning | Merge Object Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (10 ratings) | 4.5 (389 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | 47.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 389 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 414 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LightUp | Merge Apps |
Customer experience
LightUp Learning
Merge Object Viewer
Bugs and requests
LightUp Learning
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
LightUp Learning
No 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
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