Comparison

Geo vs Merge Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Geo

This application uses augmented reality to make learning 3D geometry more accessible and engaging. Visualize 3D shapes in the real world, manipulate them, and create geometric relationships to deepen understanding.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality visualization of 3D shapes
  • Create and connect points to form shapes
  • Automatic recognition of hidden lines
  • Define geometric relationships (parallel, perpendicular)
  • Interactive model manipulation (move, scale, rotate)
  • Real-time sharing of model views
  • Save and share created models
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What is your problem? • 3D Geometry is hard to approach at the beginning • A 3D shape on paper is very hard to understand how it looks like in real Geo-AR is here to help • With Geo-AR, 3D Geometry is not a nightmare anymore • Learn 3D geometry will be easier and interesting What is Geo-AR • Geo-AR is a tool to help you learn 3D Geometry in a better way • By using Augmented Reality technology, Now your 3D shape will be put in the real world • Put your model on the table then see all of its aspects What can Geo-AR do • Create points and connect them together • Auto recognize hidden line and draw it as a dashed line • Create a relationship such as perpendicular, parallel, equality, ... • Add a sign to the line or angle to mark them as equality pair • Move, scale, rotate the model to see all of its aspect (or just walk around it) • Share your view with others to let them see your action on your model in real time • Save and share your model with others

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

Geo4 screens
Merge Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Merge Explorer at 4.1 against Geo's 3.0. Merge Explorer also leads on ratings volume (279 vs 1). Geo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). 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. Geo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Merge Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Explorer has 279 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Geo's written reviews are positive against 46% of Merge Explorer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geo ships an update daily, Merge Explorer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Geo versus Merge Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoMerge Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.1 (279 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better46.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1279 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB1.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSPRING KNOWLEDGE GLOBAL JOINT STOCK COMPANYMerge Apps

Customer experience

Geo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Merge Explorer

All ratings279 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral10.8%
Negative43.1%

Bugs and requests

Geo

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

Geo

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 Geo free?
Geo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Merge Explorer free?
Merge Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Geo or Merge Explorer?
Merge Explorer is rated higher. Geo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Merge Explorer averages 4.1 from 279 ratings.
Do Geo or Merge Explorer have ads?
Neither Geo nor Merge Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Geo or Merge Explorer?
Geo ships an update daily, and Merge Explorer monthly. Most recently, Geo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Merge Explorer on October 29, 2026.

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