Merge HoloGlobe vs LeARn Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Merge HoloGlobe
Explore real-time Earth data and simulations with stunning visualizations. This app offers interactive modes, including AR with a Merge Cube, 3D, World Mode, and VR, making it a hands-on educational tool for understanding global processes.
- Real-time NOAA/NASA satellite data
- Interactive Earth simulations
- Merge Cube AR integration
- 3D, World, and VR modes
- Covers rainfall, clouds, temperature, wildfires, snowfall
- Hands-on K-12 educational resource
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PLEASE NOTE: Using a Merge Cube with this version of HoloGlobe is optional. Find out how to get a Merge Cube and learn more at: https://www.MergeCube.com Merge HoloGlobe brings real-time NOAA and NASA satellite data and simulations to the Merge Cube, providing stunning views of the Earth and its many processes and systems into the palm of your hand! HoloGlobe is a hands-on resource for K-12 students, educators, and citizen scientists who want to learn more about Earth using real scientific data, including rainfall, cloud coverage, ocean and land temperature, wildfires, snowfall, and more all over the world. You can interact with HoloGlobe in 4 different ways: - In Cube Mode using a Merge Cube - In 3D Mode using only your device - In World Mode by placing digital globes in your room - In VR using a mobile headset Read the full Getting Started with Merge HoloGlobe help article here: https://support.mergeedu.com/hc/en-us/articles/5526323919117-Getting-Started-with-Merge-HoloGlobe Privacy Policy: https://MergeEDU.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://MergeEDU.com/terms-of-use
LeARn Lab
This app uses augmented reality to bring educational content from books to life. Scan images within physical books to unlock interactive 3D models and engaging learning experiences.
- Augmented reality book scanning
- Interactive 3D models
- Engaging learning experiences
- Brings educational content to life
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Make learning fun with the LeARn Lab app! Scan images in our books to make them come to life!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LeARn Lab at none against Merge HoloGlobe's 4. Merge HoloGlobe's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 HoloGlobe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. LeARn Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.
LeARn Lab holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 7 respectively.
Merge HoloGlobe ships an update every 5 weeks, LeARn Lab every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Merge HoloGlobe | LeARn Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (22 ratings) | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| 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 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 783 MB | 399 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Merge Apps | Rushan Wasim |
Customer experience
Merge HoloGlobe
LeARn Lab
In-app purchases
Merge HoloGlobe
- Merge Edu Premium Monthly14 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
- Merge EDU Individual14 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
LeARn Lab
No in-app purchases
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