microbitIR vs 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
microbitIR
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micro:bitにM5Stack IR-UNIT（赤外線送受信ユニット）をつないで、GitHubに置いてあるプログラムを書き込むことで、スマホからBluetooth通信でコントロールできる学習リモコンを実現できます。 設定方法： 1）左上のボタンを押してmicro:bitとBluetooth接続します。（予めペアリングしておきます） 2）右上の歯車ボタンを押して設定モードに入ります。 3）設定したいボタンを押します。 4）ボタンメニューが出るので、テキストを設定するか、用意されているボタンを選択します。 5）micro:bitに「↓」が表示されるので、10秒以内にリモコンを受光部に向けて登録したいボタンを押します。 6）「↑」が表示されてスマホに赤外線データが送信され、登録されます。 使い方： 1）左上のボタンを押してmicro:bitとBluetooth接続します。 2）操作したいボタンを押します。 3）micro:bitには、「↑」が表示されて赤外線が送信されます。 ※ IR-UNITの赤外線は、非常に弱いので、操作したい機器の赤外線受光部に向けて近くに設置してください。
3D
Transform real-world objects into virtual 3D models for educational purposes. Capture artwork, artifacts, and everyday items to view in augmented reality or share digitally with others.
- Scan real-world objects into 3D models
- Create virtual replicas
- View scans in augmented reality
- Share 3D creations
- Integrates with Merge EDU
- Add labels and descriptions
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With Scanner, you can turn real-world objects into virtual 3D creations. Whether it’s an art project, a fossil, a historic artifact from your community, or a cherished family heirloom, scanning these objects lets you preserve and explore them in a whole new way. See your scans come to life by editing them in Object Builder. Study every detail, share them with others, or even hold on a Merge Cube. Every scan becomes a digital keepsake, ready to explore, learn from, or use as inspiration for your next creation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: microbitIR at every 6 weeks against 3D's every 5 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.
microbitIR ships an update every 6 weeks, 3D every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | microbitIR | 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 594 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Atsushi Yamada | Merge Apps |
In-app purchases
microbitIR
No in-app purchases
3D
No in-app purchases
