Bill Nye's VR Science Kit

Name: Bill Nye's VR Science Kit
Rating: 3.0454545 (102 reviews)
Author: Abacus Brands Inc.

By: Abacus Brands Inc. App

Step into the lab with Bill Nye the Science Guy with 30 fun experiments!

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

25,366 ▲ 57

Data as of 2026-09-12

Rating:

3.05

(102)

Version:

2.0.2

Last updated: 2026-02-03

Ranking

#395,604 ▼ 843

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Step into the lab with Bill Nye the Science Guy using Bill Nye's VR Science Kit, which offers 30 engaging science experiments brought to life through augmented and virtual reality. This interactive educational tool explains key scientific principles such as chemical reactions, sound waves, oxidation, and explores phenomena like crystals, volcanoes, and slime. The experience is activated by downloading the app and using your mobile device over the included book, where Bill Nye himself appears to guide you through these fun and immersive science discoveries. Perfect for students and science enthusiasts eager to explore and learn in an innovative, hands-on way.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Entertainment

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Version:

2.0.2 Last updated: 2026-02-03

Version code:

230150

Creation date:

2020-09-23

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk

Size:

2.02GB

Email:

su*****@abacusbrands.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-12

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 395,604 ▼ 843

Other platforms

Bill Nye's VR Science Kit (v1.4.5)

3.60

(117)

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Developed by:

Abacus Brands Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abacus.billnyesvrsciencekit

Email:

su*****@abacusbrands.com

Website:

https://www.abacusbrands.com/

User Reviews

Users appreciate the educational, innovative concept of combining AR and VR with Bill Nye's science experiments, which kids find engaging and informative. However, many reviews report significant app stability issues including freezing, crashing, and VR content failing to load. The VR headset is uncomfortable and causes visual problems. The app is resource-intensive, needing large storage and battery, and has usability challenges that hinder the overall experience. While the content and idea are praised, poor app performance and hardware design severely limit enjoyment.

Pros

Innovative concept combining AR, VR, and a physical book to enhance science learning.
Engaging content and interactive features that children enjoy, including being able to explore science experiments with Bill Nye.
Good educational value with kid-friendly explanations appreciated by parents and children alike.

Cons

App frequently freezes, crashes, or fails to load VR content across multiple devices.
VR headset design causes discomfort and issues with image alignment, leading to double vision.
The app consumes a large amount of storage and battery, causing issues on devices with limited resources.
AR features can be difficult for young children to use and sometimes require impractical positioning of the book.
Poor app stability and usability, including black screens, inability to exit VR mode, and camera orientation problems.

Recent reviews

This doesn't work at all, and I tried it on more than one of our phones. even a couple years ago when it worked for us, it was incredibly buggy. How are they still selling these products as if they'll work??? Without the app functioning, it's just a book.