Ludenso Explore vs McGraw Hill AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ludenso Explore
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Welcome to a world of 3D and AR! Whether you like to read, listen, watch videos or explore in 3D, you’ll find the right learning environment for you. Through the Ludenso Explore app, educators and students are able to learn from: - Detailed 3D models - Educational videos - Digital content such as simulations and articles Ludenso is available with selected books. GETTING STARTED 1) To start exploring in AR, download the app and select your book from the DISCOVER page. 2) When the book has been downloaded you can find it in your LIBRARY. 3) Check out where you can find AR content by looking at the top of your screen. To trigger your first AR experience, simply hold your camera over that page. 4) For the best possible user experience, we recommend you to scan the entire page and not just a part of it. HOW TO USE 3D models: Discover a world of authentic learning experiences. You can rotate and scale the models using one and two fingers. Labels: Some 3D models have one or more white balls surrounding them. These are labels containing additional information. Click on the white ball to open the annotation at the bottom of the screen. Links: By clicking on the “Read more” icon you will be directed to an external website. There, you will find in-depth articles, simulations, and more. PLEASE NOTE This app requires internet connectivity and specific textbooks. Questions or feedback? Speak to a real person! Reach us at support@ludenso.com Download Ludenso Explore today and enjoy learning in your own way. Privacy policy: https://ludenso.com/privacy-policy
McGraw Hill AR
This educational app uses augmented reality to make learning engaging through interactive, multisensory activities. It covers a wide range of subjects for grades 3-12, gamifying complex concepts to promote deeper understanding. Features include collaborative play and Spanish language options.
- Augmented reality learning experiences
- Gamified activities for abstract concepts
- Covers Math, Science, Social Studies, ELA
- Group Play for collaborative learning
- Spanish language support
- Activities for grades 3-12
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This award-winning app brings learning to life through bite-sized, multisensory activities that promote deep, conceptual learning. The app leverages augmented reality to gamify challenging and abstract concepts, helping students learn through play. A growing library of activities cover 3-12th grade Math, Science, Social Studies, and ELA. A Group Play option for select activities offers collaborative opportunities, Spanish versions of activities are available via Settings, and web versions of activities can be found at mharonline.com. Examples of activities across subjects: - Math: Slope: Calculate slope to help an animated skateboarder make their jump. - Social Studies: Boston Massacre: Experience the Boston Massacre from various witness viewpoints - Science: Human Eye: Dissect the human eye to explore its different parts - ELA: Romeo and Juliet: Transform Romeo & Juliet’s balcony scene to create your own AR version of what happened Math - Cross Sections - Nets - Rotations - Slope - One-Step Equations - Two-Step Equations - Growth Functions - Parallel & Skew Lines - Pythagorean Theorem in 3D - Reflections - Graph Theory - Quadratic Functions (group activity included) - Coordinate Plane - LCM - Equivalent Fractions - Ratios - Game Theory (group activity included) - Divide with Remainders - Add and Subtract Fractions Social Studies - Vikings - Boston Massacre - Westward Expansion - Parthenon - Space Race (group activity included) - Trench Warfare - Silk Road - Industrial Revolution - Civicstown - Machu Picchu - Pyramids - Stickball - Grocery Go! - The Colosseum - Civil War - Panama Canal - Deforestation in the Amazon - Map Dash! (group activity included) Science - Human Eye - V8 Engine - Photosynthesis - Circulatory System - Respiratory System - Glaciers - Law of Reflection (group activity included) - Periodic Table - Simple Machines - Sonic Shapes - Tornado Factory - Fibonacci Forest Quest - Fireworks Factory - Animal Cell Lab - Big Dig - Seismic Shake - Electric Escape - Bird Beak Bonanza (group activity included) ELA - Romeo & Juliet - The Great Race - GrammarBot: Modifiers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ludenso Explore at every 9 days against McGraw Hill AR's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ludenso Explore ships an update every 9 days, McGraw Hill AR every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Ludenso Explore | McGraw Hill AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (78 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 78 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ludenso AS | McGraw-Hill School Education Group |
In-app purchases
Ludenso Explore
No in-app purchases
McGraw Hill AR
No in-app purchases
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