Prof Brian Cox's Universe

Name: Prof Brian Cox's Universe
Price: 2.99 USD
Rating: 2.5 (11 reviews)
Author: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

By: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

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Features & Capabilities

Take a mind-blowing 3D tour of the Universe with Professor Brian Cox as your guide. The Wonders app, officially by arrangement with the BBC, unfolds seven interlinked scales—from sub-atomic particles to the edge of the known Universe—featuring hundreds of 3D models and over 200 interactive articles in Cox's accessible style.

Includes two and a half hours of BBC video from Wonders of the Solar System and Wonders of the Universe, hundreds of space images from experts and NASA, and high‑resolution graphics optimized for mobile devices. The app uses Flurry analytics to gather anonymous usage data to improve the experience, with no identifiable information collected.

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App Education Entertainment Content

By:

HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Rating:

2.50

(11) 1.60

Version:

1.79 Last updated: 2020-11-04

Version code:

838488806

Creation date:

2012-03-22

Compatible devices:

Size:

376.90MB

Price:

2.99

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

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# 477,213 ▼ 281,331

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Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/au/app/prof-brian-coxs-universe/id508465867

User Reviews

Reviewers consistently praise the app's beauty and educational depth, noting it remains a beloved 'masterpiece' that appeals to both kids and adults. They highlight immersive visuals, the scale-aware zoom, and the music as standout strengths. However, recurring complaints focus on video playback/streaming failures, a lack of updates and ongoing compatibility issues on recent iPhones and iPads, and UI/display formatting problems. Overall, it’s a cherished, nostalgic learning tool that would benefit from maintenance and modernization to restore reliability.

Pros

Stunning visuals and animations that beautifully illustrate the universe.
Deep, fascinating educational content suitable for all ages.
Beautiful accompanying music that enhances the experience.
Powerful zoom capability, letting you explore from subatomic scales to cosmic structures.
A timeless masterpiece that fans return to and share with others.

Cons

Video playback is unreliable or non-functional on many devices.
The app appears abandoned with little to no updates and poor compatibility with newer iOS versions.
Display and UI formatting issues on modern devices (off-center UI, screen resolution problems).
Ongoing developer support seems weak, making fixes or contact difficult.

Recent reviews

I’ve had this app for years. I’ll go a time without using it, but then I’ll open it again, and remember why I’ll never delete it. I’ve had this app way before I had kids, now my oldest is 8 and he loves looking at it. Please don’t give up on this masterpiece. It’s amazing!!!