# Pocket Penguins

> Streaming live, 24/7

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id444756994](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id444756994)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id444756994`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** California Academy of Sciences
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (157 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2011-07-05
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocket-penguins/id444756994)
- **Website:** [http://www.calacademy.org/explore-science/mobile-apps/penguins](http://www.calacademy.org/explore-science/mobile-apps/penguins)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.calacademy.org/privacy-policy](https://www.calacademy.org/privacy-policy)

## Description

Pocket Penguins streams African penguins from the California Academy of Sciences in real time, 24/7, with three live webcams showing swimming, diving, nesting, and relaxing. The stream offers insights into penguin behavior and conservation, and includes live Q&A with Academy biologists during meal times.

During daily meal times at 10:30am and 3:00pm PST, experts answer questions from visitors and discuss the penguins' care and biology. This project supports the Species Survival Program for African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) and highlights ongoing conservation efforts. Note: streaming quality depends on your wireless network and data rates.

## Rankings

- #114,467 — Overall

## Review summary

Users love Pocket Penguins for the penguin cuteness, multiple viewing options, and educational Q&A, calling it a high-quality, family-friendly, relaxing app that’s great for kids and adults alike. Repeated concerns center on the underwater feed lacking color, intermittent crashes on startup/usage (including iOS 18), and a humming sound in some streams. Several reviewers request camera zoom, penguin info (names and bands), schedules/ livestreams, and other enhancements.

### Pros

- Penguins are incredibly cute and entertaining, keeping users coming back for years.
- Multiple camera views provide varied, engaging perspectives of the penguins.
- The app includes educational Q&A with scientists, offering accurate, detailed information.
- High-quality, family-friendly experience that users describe as a long-standing favorite.
- Relaxing and mood-lifting content that works well as a screensaver or during meals.

### Cons

- Underwater camera view is black and white and lacks color; users want a colored underwater feed.
- Occasional crashes on startup or while loading (including reports on iOS 18).
- Humming or audio issues reported in some streams.

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