Comparison

Merge Explorer vs EntrenaMed

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

EntrenaMed

Features
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Un estudiante de medicina pasa años estudiando y llega a su primer paciente sin haber tomado nunca una decisión clínica con consecuencias. EntrenaMed existe para cambiar eso: es la primera plataforma de aprendizaje clínico adaptativo en español, donde no repites materia — entrenas tu criterio. ATIENDE PACIENTES DESDE EL PRIMER DÍA Conversa con pacientes simulados generados por IA: pregunta, examina, pide estudios y cierra con tu diagnóstico. El tiempo corre y el paciente evoluciona contigo o sin ti — esperar también es una decisión. Al terminar recibes tu debrief: qué hiciste bien y qué te faltó. NO APRENDES CASOS: APRENDES CONCEPTOS Cada caso se descompone en conceptos independientes («reponer volumen en la sepsis», «no dar nitratos en el infarto inferior»), cada uno con su nivel de dominio y su curva de olvido. Si fallas algo, no repites el caso: entrenas exactamente el concepto que fallaste, en el momento. TU SEMESTRE, EN ORDEN Elige tu universidad (9 mallas oficiales verificadas) y tus ramos se crean solos. Anota tus certámenes, solemnes, OSCE o el EUNACOM con sus temas, y EntrenaMed reparte el estudio: «faltan 26 conceptos, hoy bastan 10 minutos». El tablero te muestra cada ramo en verde, amarillo o rojo, y el simulador responde la pregunta clave: ¿y si la prueba se mueve? UNA BIBLIOTECA QUE TRABAJA JUNTA • 72 casos clínicos en 20 especialidades, con voz • 932 flashcards en 72 mazos — repasa deslizando, como barajar un mazo real • 525 desafíos de decisión de 40 segundos • 72 lecciones de Academy • Modo Examen, concepto por concepto Todo nace del mismo motor: cuando un concepto mejora, mejoran el caso, la flashcard y el examen a la vez. EL GUARDIÁN DE TU CRITERIO Un semáforo te dice cada día si lo que ya construiste sigue protegido o qué conceptos necesitan atención. Y tu historia queda escrita: los momentos que cuentan cómo se formó tu criterio clínico. PENSADA PARA CHILE Y LATINOAMÉRICA Paciente del día compartido, comparaciones anónimas con tu universidad, preparación EUNACOM, y códigos de beca que se activan al instante. EntrenaMed es una simulación educativa. Sus pacientes son ficticios y generados por IA. No entrega consejo médico ni reemplaza la formación clínica supervisada. Nunca ingreses datos de pacientes reales. Entrena hoy, salva vidas mañana.

Screenshots

Merge Explorer4 screens
EntrenaMed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EntrenaMed at none against Merge Explorer's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. EntrenaMed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Merge Explorer versus EntrenaMed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerge ExplorerEntrenaMed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (279 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings279 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMerge AppsDiego Landskron

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

EntrenaMed

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

EntrenaMed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Merge Explorer free?
Merge Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EntrenaMed free?
EntrenaMed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Merge Explorer or EntrenaMed have ads?
Neither Merge Explorer nor EntrenaMed shows ads.

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