Universe in a Nutshell

Name: Universe in a Nutshell
Price: 2.99 USD
Rating: 4.9 (2509 reviews)
Author: in a nutshell - kurzgesagt GmbH

By: in a nutshell - kurzgesagt GmbH App

by Kurzgesagt & Wait But Why

Overview

Version:

1.5.1

Last updated: 2025-11-10

Ranking

#35,611 ▼ 37

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Universe in a Nutshell is a swipe-driven scale explorer that takes you from the tiniest particles to the largest galaxies. Seamlessly zoom between scales from 10^-35 meters to 10^26 meters without math, and enjoy beautifully animated illustrations of more than 250 objects.

Tap any object for a quick explanation, discover bite-sized scale facts, and hear original Kurzgesagt music as you learn. A collaborative creation by Kurzgesagt & Wait But Why, designed as a Chrome extension to bring the cosmos to your screen.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Content Entertainment

By:

in a nutshell - kurzgesagt GmbH

Rating:

4.90

(2,509)

Version:

1.5.1 Last updated: 2025-11-10

Version code:

879548669

Creation date:

2020-09-20

Compatible devices:

Size:

320.18MB

Price:

2.99

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-26

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Ranking

# 35,611 ▼ 37

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Developed by:

in a nutshell - kurzgesagt GmbH

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/universe-in-a-nutshell/id1526364758

User Reviews

Reviews praise the app's visuals and educational content, plus a calming soundtrack and encyclopedia-like feel. The main recurring issues are outdated content and missing key objects like Uranus, along with requests for more interactive features (sandbox comparisons, definitions, 3D models) and accessibility/narration options for kids or the visually impaired.

Pros

Stunning visuals and Kurzgesagt-inspired art that make complex topics engaging
Extensive educational content about space, scale, and the universe
Calming, relaxing soundtrack that accompanies the learning experience
Encyclopedia-like breadth with size comparisons and dense facts

Cons

Content is outdated and not updated for years, with conflicting or outdated facts
Missing Uranus and many other objects; frequent requests for expansion
Requests for more interactive features (side-by-side sandbox, definitions, 3D models) and more content overall
Lack of narration/reading aloud options for kids or visually impaired users

Recent reviews

I am a fan of kurzgesagt and this app is fun to learn with

by Wa*****, 2026-09-07

Why Is There No Uranus. And Absolutely No Updates With Objects. I Hope There Are Object Updates. 2: 5 Years Ago From 2026 Was 2020 When This App Was Released. There’s A Website By Wait But Why (Like The Fun House) That Has A Picture On It By Timurban Called Whoever Made This Must Be A Genius When Timurban Said: “I Don’t Know Who Made This, But They Must Be Geniuses To Have Made What Is Clearly The Best App In History.” I Thought It Wasn’t The First Review Until I Checked The Apple Store. And There It Was. The First Review. 5 Stars. Do You Remember That?