# Prof Brian Cox's Universe

> Reference

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id508465867](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id508465867)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id508465867`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (56 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.79
- **Last updated:** 2020-11-04
- **First published:** 2012-03-22
- **Size:** 377 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prof-brian-coxs-universe/id508465867)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.harpercollins.co.uk/corporate/privacy-policy/](https://www.harpercollins.co.uk/corporate/privacy-policy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #175,728 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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