# APOD — Astronomy Picture

> Astronomy Picture of the Day

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1144956536](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1144956536)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1144956536`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vibes LLC
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (1,176 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.11
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2016-09-09
- **Size:** 78 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apod-astronomy-picture/id1144956536)
- **Website:** [https://apod.ai](https://apod.ai/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://apod.ai/privacyPolicy.html](https://apod.ai/privacyPolicy.html)

## Description

**APOD — Astronomy Picture of the Day** brings the wonders of space to your fingertips. Explore a daily collection of remarkable universe images published through NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day project, each paired with a concise explanation from professional astronomers.

Discover galaxies, planets, nebulae, stars, and other cosmic phenomena, then save your favorite images to your photo roll or share them with friends. APOD Mobile makes daily astronomy inspiration easy to access in one tap.

## Rankings

- #50,629 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers consistently praise APOD for its stunning images, clear explanations, and strong educational value, with many longtime users relying on it daily. However, multiple reviews report outages and a lack of new daily content in recent months, plus recurring issues with video posts not loading. Other recurring complaints include disruptive updates that degrade the UX, and a requirement to enable notifications to access features. A few users note positive updates, such as the addition of comments. Overall, the app remains beloved for content, but stability and UX issues undermine the experience for many.

### Pros

- High-quality, visually stunning APOD images with clear explanations.
- Content is engaging and habit-forming; many users visit daily, including educators.
- Recent updates add features (e.g., commenting) that enhance interaction.
- Long-time fans and teachers value APOD as a trusted astronomy resource.

### Cons

- Frequent outages and missing daily APOD content across multiple reviews.
- Video posts often fail to load or display.
- Major app updates/changes degrade the user experience and layout.
- Push notifications are required to access the app's features.

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