Is my device compatible?
In this help article, we'll go over the minimum specifications for devices to work with Merge EDU mobile apps. We'll also share a compatibility checklist, that shows which features of Merge EDU work on specific device types.
Keep in mind that the Merge Web Apps are compatible with many more devices than the Merge EDU mobile apps. Learn more here.
Minimum Specifications
These are the minimum specifications required for the Merge mobile apps.
Generally, the Merge EDU mobile apps can support devices that are 4 years old or newer.**
Make sure your devices are running the latest software:
- Apple Devices:
- 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 mobile app 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 |
💻 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 | ❌ | Not supported on Chromebook |
🪟 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) | ❌ | Not supported on Windows |
| Merge 3D Scanner | ❌ | Not supported on Windows |
Learn more about Merge EDU Web apps vs Merge EDU Mobile apps here.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding device compatibility, please email us at support@merge3d.ai.