# Merge Explorer vs Magnet Lab AR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Merge Explorer at 46% against Magnet Lab AR's 0%. Merge Explorer also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (279 vs 6). Magnet Lab AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Explorer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Magnet Lab AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Merge Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Explorer has 279 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Merge Explorer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Magnet Lab AR's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Explorer | Magnet Lab AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-explorer/id1453098606/reviews)** | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnet-lab-ar/id1475158711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **46.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Merge Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253049593) | [LightUp](https://appshunter.io/developer/817956892) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-explorer/id1453098606)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Merge EDU Individual | $9.99 | per month |
| Explorer Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Merge EDU Individual | $99.99 | per year |
| Explorer Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy for young students
- 💡 Flexible for lesson needs
- 🔬 Used for research and experiments
- 💡 Introduces new content exploratorily
- 🤩 Engaging and versatile for learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive purchase
- 💰 Forced subscription for software
- 💰 Cannot view software before paying
- 💰 Money trap
- 💰 Only for rich people

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Magnet Lab AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnet-lab-ar/id1475158711)

Explore forces, fields, and magnetism through interactive simulations and real-world experiments. This educational tool makes learning about electromagnetism engaging for students.

**Highlights:** Real-world experiments, Simulation power, Explore forces, Explore fields, Learn magnetism

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Explorer free?

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

### Is Magnet Lab AR free?

Magnet Lab AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Merge Explorer or Magnet Lab AR?

Merge Explorer is rated higher. Merge Explorer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Magnet Lab AR averages 2.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Merge Explorer or Magnet Lab AR have ads?

Neither Merge Explorer nor Magnet Lab AR shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*