# Merge Explorer

> Learn science with hands-on, interactive simulations!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.MergeCube.EDUExplorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.MergeCube.EDUExplorer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.MergeCube.EDUExplorer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Merge EDU
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 438,872
- **Rating:** 3.35 / 5 (1,167 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.6
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-26
- **First published:** 2019-04-05
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 1.13 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MergeCube.EDUExplorer)
- **Website:** [https://mergeedu.com](https://mergeedu.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mergeedu.com/privacy-policy](https://mergeedu.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Merge Explorer is an innovative Chrome extension designed to bring science education to life through hands-on, interactive simulations. Utilizing the Merge Cube alongside a smartphone or tablet, students can engage with over 100 immersive science activities, including exploring a smoking volcano, examining a great white shark, exploring the solar system, and humanely dissecting a frog. 

This app supports NGSS-aligned curriculum topics for K-8 students covering Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth & Space Science. With built-in quizzes and easy-to-follow activities, Merge Explorer enhances learning both in classrooms and remote settings, making science education fun and effective. For more information about obtaining the Merge Cube, visit https://www.MergeCube.com or contact support@mergeedu.com for assistance.

## Rankings

- #106,883 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.MergeCube.EDUExplorer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its educational value and engaging content when functional, with several calling it amazing. However, reliability issues dominate feedback: frequent crashes and failures to start, freezes, and ongoing lag. Installation/download problems and a large app size further hinder use, along with reduced interactivity. A few mention refund issues or that features were removed. Overall, Merge Explorer shows strong educational potential but is widely viewed as unstable and difficult to use in practice.

### Pros

- Educational and engaging
- Amazing technology when it works
- Excellent
- Nice
- Classroom relevance and teacher involvement

### Cons

- Crashes or doesn't start / fails to open
- Lag and slow performance
- Installation and download problems
- Limited interactivity or removed features

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.MergeCube.EDUExplorer)