Comparison

GHC App vs Merge Explorer

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

Head to head

Hands-on science simulations

Free

📚 Education

★ 4.1279 ratingsView app →

About

GHC App

Features

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Con GHC App, consultar y gestionar los horarios de tu centro educativo es más fácil que nunca. Accede a tus horarios desde cualquier lugar, consulta los cambios al instante y olvídate de los horarios en papel. Toda la información que necesitas, siempre disponible y actualizada en tu dispositivo. Las funcionalidades de GHC App se adaptan al perfil de cada usuario: ALUMNOS Y PROFESORES • Consulta tu horario de forma rápida y sencilla. • Personaliza la visualización según tus preferencias. • Guarda horarios como favoritos para acceder a ellos fácilmente. • Mantén tus datos de acceso actualizados. CENTROS EDUCATIVOS • Gestiona la información del centro. • Administra profesores y alumnos. • Consulta los horarios de profesores, grupos y aulas. • Configura las opciones de publicación y visualización de los horarios. Toda la organización de horarios de tu centro, siempre a mano. GHC App facilita el día a día de alumnos, profesores y centros educativos, ofreciendo un acceso cómodo, organizado y actualizado a toda la información de horarios.

About

Merge Explorer

Explore over 100 interactive science simulations using a smartphone and a Merge Cube. Investigate volcanoes, sharks, the solar system, and more with hands-on activities and quizzes. Ideal for K-8 students learning science at school or home.

Highlights

Over 100 science simulations
Interactive Merge Cube experiences
Hands-on learning activities
Built-in quizzes
NGSS-aligned K-8 curriculum
Physical, Life, and Earth/Space Science topics

Features

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PLEASE NOTE: This app requires a Merge Cube and a smartphone or a tablet to experience. Find out how to get a Merge Cube and learn more at: https://www.MergeCube.com. Students can learn science effectively with over 100 science simulations they can touch, hold and interact with! Merge Explorer (along with a Merge Cube) allows students to investigate a smoking volcano in the palm of their hand, examine a great white shark up close, hold and explore the solar system, dissect a frog (humanely!), and so much more. With easy-to-follow activities and built-in quizzes, students gain key knowledge while immersed in learning, both in the classroom or while remote learning at home. Merge Explorer includes NGSS-aligned topics for K-8th grade, like Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth & Space Science. If you have any questions or suggestions, we want 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

Screenshots

GHC App4 screens

Merge Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GHC App at none against Merge Explorer's 4. GHC App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Merge Explorer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). 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 Explorer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GHC App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GHC App ships an update every 3 months, Merge Explorer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

GHC App versus Merge Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	GHC App	Merge Explorer
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.1 (279 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	46.2% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	279 — better
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	62 MB	1.3 GB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Peñalara Software S.L.	Merge Apps

Bugs and requests

GHC App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Merge Explorer

Reported bugs

13 issues

App crashes on iPad
App crashes when pressing play
Camera not working in app
Black screen when using cube or camera
VR function broken

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VR doesn't work with iPhone XS Max
App crashes or loads forever
Problems with galactic explore
App has trouble recognizing the cube
Screen recording only records cube, not overlay
Words appear sideways in horizontal mode
Content appears incorrectly
App crashes

Requested features

9 requests

Make the app free to play
Add more fun things, not just learning
Bring back the fun apps (time bomb, block courses)
Allow users to create their own games for the merge cube
Add a way to reset quizzes for class sets of devices

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Improve functionality for remote teaching, including screen recording
Add more content in the future
Add dark mode option
Add advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

GHC App

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Merge Explorer

Subscriptions4

Merge EDU Individual14 Days trial$9.991 Month
Explorer Premium Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
Merge EDU Individual14 Days trial$99.991 Year

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Explorer Premium Annual14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is GHC App free?

GHC App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Merge Explorer free?

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

Do GHC App or Merge Explorer have ads?

Neither GHC App nor Merge Explorer shows ads.

Which is updated more often, GHC App or Merge Explorer?

GHC App ships an update every 3 months, and Merge Explorer monthly. Most recently, GHC App was updated on September 9, 2026 and Merge Explorer on September 13, 2026.