Merge Explorer vs LPBookspace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
LPBookspace
This augmented reality app enhances reading by bringing book characters to life. It provides context, vocabulary support, and clarifies concepts, leading to better comprehension and engagement for readers of all levels. Ideal for home, school, and library use.
- Augmented reality experiences
- Character interaction
- Vocabulary support
- Concept clarification
- Improved comprehension
- Increased retention
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Living Popups unleashes the power of AR (augmented reality) by transforming content into amazing experiences where everyone is engaged and yearning for more! In LPBookspace, the incredible literacy program from Living Popups, the characters literally jump off the page offering context, support with vocabulary and clarifying concepts. The results are improved comprehension, retention of information, and test scores all while engrossing even the most reluctant readers. Perfect for home, schools, and libraries. For companies we can tell your story making lasting impact on your audience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LPBookspace at none against Merge Explorer's 4. LPBookspace also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Merge Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (279 vs 8). 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 Explorer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. LPBookspace asks for nothing beyond the download.
LPBookspace holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Explorer has 279 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Merge Explorer | LPBookspace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (279 ratings) | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 279 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.3 GB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Merge Apps | Living Popups Inc. |
Customer experience
Merge Explorer
LPBookspace
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
LPBookspace
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Merge Explorer
- 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
LPBookspace
No in-app purchases
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