Comparison

Merge Explorer vs eXeReader

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

Head to head

Merge Explorer

Hands-on science simulations

Free

📚 Education

★ 4.1279 ratingsView app →

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

eXeReader

Features

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eXeReader is free app to read eXeLearning contents. It reads HTML websites created with eXeLearning: https://exelearning.net/

Screenshots

Merge Explorer4 screens

eXeReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eXeReader at none against Merge Explorer's 4. eXeReader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Merge Explorer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 38 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. eXeReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merge Explorer ships an update monthly, eXeReader every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Merge Explorer versus eXeReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Merge Explorer	eXeReader
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.1 (279 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	46.2% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	279 — better	—
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 38 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	1.3 GB	29 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Merge Apps	Instituto Nacional de Tecnologias Educativas y Formacion del Profesorado

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

eXeReader

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

None

eXeReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Merge Explorer free?

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

Is eXeReader free?

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

Do Merge Explorer or eXeReader have ads?

Neither Merge Explorer nor eXeReader shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Merge Explorer or eXeReader?

Merge Explorer ships an update monthly, and eXeReader every 38 months. Most recently, Merge Explorer was updated on September 13, 2026 and eXeReader on September 15, 2026.