Blood Pressure Simulator vs Merge Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blood Pressure Simulator
This educational tool simulates blood pressure measurement for training purposes. It features adjustable systolic and diastolic pressures, sound amplitude, and heart rate settings. The device includes a sphygmomanometer, B/P cuff, and programming capabilities.
- Adjustable systolic and diastolic pressures
- Variable sound amplitude
- Heart rate settings
- Sphygmomanometer and B/P cuff included
- Programming capabilities
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I Pod technology brings you the newest training device for teaching and learning blood pressure skills. This stand-alone unit incorporates sphygmomanometer placement, palpation of the radial pulse, variable systolic and diastolic pressures from 0-300 mm HG in two mm increments, variable amplitude of sound heard at the antecubital site, sound jack for group listening, auscultatory gap setting, and heart rate settings. You can plug this battery operated trainer into 110V a/c to save batteries and includes the adapter and jack. The PDA with programming is also included, along with the B/P cuff.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Merge Explorer at 46% against Blood Pressure Simulator's 0%. Merge Explorer also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months). Blood Pressure Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Merge Explorer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Blood Pressure Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Merge Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Explorer has 279 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Blood Pressure Simulator's written reviews are positive against 46% of Merge Explorer's.
Blood Pressure Simulator ships an update every 17 months, Merge Explorer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blood Pressure Simulator | Merge Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.1 (279 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 46.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 279 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Symbio Corporation | Merge Apps |
Customer experience
Blood Pressure Simulator
Merge Explorer
Bugs and requests
Blood Pressure Simulator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
Blood Pressure Simulator
No in-app purchases
Merge Explorer
- 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
Questions
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