Universe in a Nutshell

Name: Universe in a Nutshell
Price: 2.99 USD
Rating: 4.9 (2504 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

#37,282 ▼ 927

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

(2,504)

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:

2026-07-19

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# 37,282 ▼ 927

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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 The main recurring issues are outdated content and missing key objects like Uranus, along with requests for more interactive features (sandbox comparisons, definitions, 3D models) and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Content is outdated and not updated for years, with conflicting or outdated facts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

It would be great to have German language option as I would love to learn about “Universe” in German as well

by Je*****, 2026-05-01

As the kurzgesagt kid I am, it’s time for my review and wow! This is absolutely incredible! I could look at each description for hours, look at the astonishing work, and sometimes question about why Italy is shaped like a boot. I would like to see more objects though. Here’s the list: Titania, Triton, IO, Callisto, Titan, Hyperion, Car tire, Enceladus, coliseum, and who could forget Uranus! I would also like to see some of your new art style on some objects. You know what earth looked like in your video, “you are not where you think you are”? That’s what I want. I’m not asking you if you could right away, but you can keep it in mind. Anyway that’s all I wanna say for now. Keep it up! And stay curious.