Is my device compatible?
In this help article, we'll go over the minimum specifications for devices to work with Merge apps. We'll also share a compatibility checklist, that shows which features of Merge EDU work on specific device types.
Minimum Specifications
These are the minimum specifications required for the Merge Applications.
Generally, Merge EDU can support devices that are 4 years old or newer.**
Make sure your Apple device is running the latest software:
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Apple Devices: iOS 14 and newer
- iPhone SE +
- iPad 7th Generation +
- Minimum 2GB of RAM
Chromebook device minimum requirements:
- Processor: Intel 64-bit
- Memory: 2GB of RAM
- The ability to download applications from the Google Play Store
Windows Surface device minimum requirements:
- Windows Surface Pro & Go
- Memory: 2GB of RAM
- OS: Windows 10
Feature Compatibility
Use this checklist to quickly determine which Merge EDU features work on various device types.
Feature Key:
- 3D Mode: View 3D objects on screen
- Cube Mode: Use a Merge Cube
- World Mode: Place objects in the real world using AR (requires SLAM tracking)
- 3D Scanning: 3D object scanning (iOS only, in Merge Creator)
- Merge Creator: Upload and add multimedia labels to objects
✅ Apple iPads / iPhones (iOS)
| Feature | Supported? | Notes |
| 3D Mode | ✔️ | Fully supported |
| Cube Mode | ✔️ | Fully supported |
| World Mode (AR) | ✔️ | Requires ARKit-compatible devices (most iPads 2017+) |
| Merge 3D Scanner | ✔️ | Full functionality - iOS only feature |
| Merge Creator | ✔️ | Full functionality |
💻 Chromebooks (ChromeOS apps from Google Play)
| Feature | Supported? | Notes |
| 3D Mode | ✔️ | Works on most modern Chromebooks |
| Cube Mode | ✔️ | Camera performance varies, depending on model |
| World Mode (AR) | ❌ | Chrome OS does not support |
| Merge 3D Scanner | ❌ | iOS only feature - not supported on Chromebook |
| Merge Creator | 🟡 | Possibly limited - works on most Chromebook models |
🪟 Windows Devices - Surface Pro and Surface Go
| Feature | Supported? | Notes |
| 3D Mode | ✔️ | Strong performance on most systems |
| Cube Mode | ✔️ | Works if webcam is good quality |
| World Mode (AR) | ❌ | Windows devices do not support ARCore/ARKit |
| Merge 3D Scanner | ❌ | iOS only feature - not supported on Windows |
| Merge Creator | 🟡 | Possibly limited - adding labels and uploading objects ok |
We invite you to download and test the Merge EDU applications on your current device! There is free content available, as well as a free trial to access all content.
Downloading the Merge EDU Apps
If you have any questions or concerns regarding device compatibility, please email us at support@mergeedu.com.