# Nuclear

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id509546625](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id509546625)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id509546625`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ESCAPE VELOCITY LIMITED
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (302 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2
- **Last updated:** 2018-02-18
- **First published:** 2012-03-16
- **Size:** 55 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nuclear/id509546625)

## Description

Brought to you by the team behind the Star Chart educational app, Nuclear is a high-tech educational experience that dynamically models an interactive atom in 3D. Build all base elements by adding or subtracting protons, neutrons, and electrons to unlock a stable version of each element on the periodic table, and observe isotopes decay into more stable forms.

Designed for kids and teachers, Nuclear makes matter tangible through tactile exploration and stunning visualization. The first 54 elements are free to create; remaining elements unlock via in-app purchases. We welcome feedback to help us expand and improve Nuclear.

## Rankings

- #92,690 — Overall
- #90 — element

## Review summary

Nuclear is praised for being fun, visually striking, and educational about atoms, but users repeatedly report stability and UI bugs that block gameplay; monetization and gated content frustrate some players; and there are concerns about data accuracy and element information. Overall, it can be engaging when working, but reliability and correctness need improvement.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging to discover elements
- Visually impressive and visually appealing
- Educational tool that helps users learn about atoms and elements
- Positive sentiment toward core gameplay and discovery experience

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and stability issues (crashes, freezes, and dialogs not closing)
- UI/navigation glitches during element discovery (unable to close info screens, need to restart)
- Monetization concerns (content gating and perceived poor value for upgrades)
- Inaccurate or inconsistent scientific data (wrong symbols, miscategorized elements, and incorrect decay behavior)

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