Comparison

Merge Explorer vs Assemblr EDU

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

Head to head
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

About

Assemblr EDU

This platform empowers educators and students with interactive 3D and AR learning experiences. Access ready-made lessons, utilize extensive 3D teaching aids, and create custom projects with an easy drag-and-drop editor. Facilitate virtual classes and bring student creations to life in augmented reality.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of ready-to-use 3D/AR topics
  • 6,000+ animated 3D teaching aids
  • Drag-and-drop 3D/AR project editor
  • Augmented reality project presentations
  • Virtual class setup and connection
  • Compatible with all devices
Features
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Assemblr EDU is the one-stop platform for teachers and students to bring fun & interactive 3D/AR learning. Whenever and wherever it is, we believe learning should always be engaging. Here's the #NextLevelEDUcation—both for teachers and students! • Find hundreds of ready-to-use Topics From kindergarten to senior high school grades, you can easily find premade interactive presentation slides—enhanced with 3D visualizations. Get your class preparation done faster & easier for all subjects! • Make use of 6,000+ 3D teaching aids on Edu Kits With Edu Kits, you can bring the complex, abstract concepts closer to your students. View interactive and engaging 3D teaching aids in various subjects, looking real and lively! Psst... They're also animated • Get creative on 3D/AR Editor Need any ideas to hone students' creativity? Let them create their own 3D/AR projects, as easy as drag-and-drop! Use thousands of 2D & 3D assets and elements, so it's easy for students to start creating. • Enliven projects in AR experiences Finished creating the projects? It's presentation time! Invite your students to present their works in front of the classroom, and get ready to bring their projects to life. • Stay connected in Class Set up virtual classes for you and students, and get easily connected virtually. Share works, find lessons, and see what’s going on in one space. Learning goes beyond the walls! SUITABLE FOR ALL SUBJECTS Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Math, STEM, History, Geography, English, Physical Education, and more COMPATIBLE ON ALL DEVICES • PC (browser-based) • Laptop (browser-based) • Tablets (mobile app & browser-based) • Smartphones (mobile app & browser-based) For customer service assistance, send an e-mail to edu@assemblrworld.com, or you can find us on the following platforms. Any topic ideas or feature suggestions are welcomed: Website: edu.assemblrworld.com Instagram: @assemblredu & @assemblredu.id Twitter: @assemblrworld YouTube: youtube.com/c/AssemblrWorld Facebook: facebook.com/assemblrworld Community: facebook.com/groups/assemblrworld/

Screenshots

Merge Explorer4 screens
Assemblr EDU4 screens

Verdict

The call

Merge Explorer and Assemblr EDU both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Assemblr EDU's written reviews are positive against 46% of Merge Explorer's. Assemblr EDU also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Merge Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (279 vs 5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Assemblr EDU sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Merge Explorer against 4.2 for Assemblr EDU. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Explorer has 279 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Merge Explorer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Assemblr EDU's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merge Explorer ships an update monthly, Assemblr EDU every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Merge Explorer versus Assemblr EDU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerge ExplorerAssemblr EDU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (279 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings279 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerge AppsAssemblr

Customer experience

Merge Explorer

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

Assemblr EDU

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Assemblr EDU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
16 purchases

Assemblr EDU

Subscriptions9
  • Individual Plan 1 Week$1.997 Days
  • Individual Plan 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • Group Plan (3 Seats)$4.991 Month
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  • Single Monthly$8.001 Month
  • CREATOR EDU MONTHLY (+350 BLR)$8.991 Month
  • CREATOR EDU MONTHLY (+350 BLR)$20.001 Month
  • Single Yearly$80.001 Year
  • Group Yearly$209.991 Year
  • CREATOR EDU MONTHLY (+350 BLR)$250.001 Month
One-time7
  • Custom Marker Voucher$2.99
  • Custom Marker Voucher 5$13.99
  • 500 BLR Coins$14.49
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  • Custom Marker Voucher 10$24.99
  • 1000 BLR Coins$28.49
  • 1500 BLR Coins$42.90
  • 2000 BLR Coins$57.00

Questions

Is Merge Explorer free?
Merge Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Assemblr EDU free?
Assemblr EDU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Merge Explorer or Assemblr EDU?
Assemblr EDU is rated higher. Merge Explorer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Assemblr EDU averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Merge Explorer or Assemblr EDU have ads?
Neither Merge Explorer nor Assemblr EDU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Merge Explorer or Assemblr EDU?
Merge Explorer ships an update monthly, and Assemblr EDU every 2 weeks. Most recently, Merge Explorer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Assemblr EDU on October 24, 2026.

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