# APOD — Astronomy Picture — user reviews > 87 indexed App Store user reviews of APOD by Vibes LLC, rated 4.80/5 from 1,178 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apod-astronomy-picture/id1144956536/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apod-astronomy-picture/id1144956536.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,050 · 4★ 74 · 3★ 10 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 37 ## What do users think of APOD? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💎 Awesome photos - 🌌 Inspiring view of the universe - 🌟 Reliable daily updates - 🤩 Fascinating and educational content **Cons** - 🚫 App not working/updating - 💰 Requires subscription/payment - 🔔 Intrusive notifications - 🔍 Difficult to navigate/use **Commonly reported bugs** - Photos not displaying correctly - App crashing or freezing - Sync/update issues **Most requested features** - Search function for past photos - Ability to save/download photos - Improved photo captions and descriptions - Option to change user profile/settings ## Newest reviews (10 of 87) ### 4/5 — APOD Sync Delay: New Posts Appear a Day Late *2026-06-27* The app is always one day behind. It never displays NASA’s APODs as soon as they are published. For June 27th, there is no APOD available, and the latest entry shown is June 26th. ### 2/5 — I thought I was orginal *2026-05-05* I thought a NASA photo a day would be such a cool widget idea. It already exists! So awesome. I got the app today and the photo of the day is… nothing. Just a huge blank space with a description of a photo that was meant to be there? It’s my first day with the app so it’s mega disappointing off the bat. Maybe I’ll make a photo collection and use my iPhones native widget features instead 😅 ### 2/5 — Black screen issue *2026-05-04* The black screen issue has decreased the star level from 5 to 2. It is annoying as it has been a prevalent issue for a long time and although numerous people comment every time it happens, no one acknowledges the comments or the issue. So it proves- no one of any import is monitoring the comments and they obviously have no interest in the product they are producing - odd as this is supposed to be I presume a public education effort. I do acknowledge that if you are lucky enough to work at NASA that you are busy have much more important stuff to do but it would be appreciated if someone at NASA knows anyone that is responsible for this APOD app . If they could grab the largest megaphone available and put it two inches from their ears and shout - HUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM! ### 4/5 — Nice pics *2026-04-12, version 2.0.7* Works good ### 3/5 — Love it, except videos *2026-03-23* This app is amazing. I love the images, the explanations, everything about it. Except..... there have been 3 posts in 2026 that were videos. The videos didn't show up. Multiple commenters reflected similar experiences in each post, and nothing seems to have been acknowledged or done from the developers. I'd give it 5 stars, but can't do that without working videos. Bummer! ### 3/5 — Great but ruined by opening Musk quote *2026-02-08* The app shows breathtaking pics as usual but opens with a stupid quote from Elon Musk. Science here please not politics. ### 4/5 — It was good cool pictures *2025-02-08, version 2.0.7* 4.5 ### 5/5 — Amazing resource *2024-04-06* I’ve been following them for years. As teacher I’ve shared things with my math classes, whether they like it or not. Just became a lifetime member. Thanks **Developer response:** Dear xlarson! It's wonderful to hear that you've found it to be such a valuable resource, both personally and professionally. If you ever need any assistance or have any questions about using the app, feel free to reach out. Enjoy exploring all the features! Love, Anna @ APOD Team ### 1/5 — What happened? *2024-03-01, version 2.0.3* This used to be a great app. Then they changed it for no apparent reason. Now it’s garbage. ### 1/5 — Change *2024-02-29* I will never understand why the persistence of changing a perfectly good web sight continues, this web sight was marvelous two changes ago, it becomes increasingly annoying and less attractive-change is not always needed ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Very bad app *2026-04-26, version 2.0.7* It puts watermarks over any saved photos, it’s impossible to the use the saved photos as wallpapers or anything. No other app does this joke of rubbish. Do not install this app. ### 1/5 — Going ? Going. GONE *2025-11-05* Since October 1, 2025 daily distribution of any ΑPOD astronomical photographs has ceased. I thought it must be something that I may have inadvertently done on my end, - but then I read the latest here from all the other subscribers having exactly the same issue. WHAT HAPPENED? and WILL YOUR ISSUE BE FIXED? or SHOULD I JUST DELETE THE APP AND FORGET ABOUT YOU? ### 1/5 — App Fail’s to update *2025-11-03, version 2.0.7* Since Oct 1st my APOD app ( iPad and iPhone) has failed to update to the new daily APOD. I’ve tried reinstalling it and even downloaded the latest paid version from the App Store to no avail. I have to go to the APOD web site to get my daily fix. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2025-11-01, version 2.0.7* After the update it’s not possible to use this app without turning on notifications for it. ### 1/5 — What happened?! *2025-10-25, version 2.0.7* No new pics in over a month! What happened?! Where did you go?! You were a part of my morning coffee every day!!! ### 1/5 — I killed because of the opening quote *2025-08-29, version 2.0.7* I can’t believe they used a quote from Elon Musk on their opening splash page. With all the true luminaries (actual scientists) in astronomy and astrophysics, using a quote from Musk is just superficial and offensive. Once I saw that, I had to delete it in favor of other options. ### 1/5 — App requires subscription *2025-07-25, version 2.0.7* I downloaded the app and could not procede unless I committed to an undisclosed subscription rate. I deleted the app. ### 1/5 — Quit working *2025-05-19, version 2.0.7* Has not worked the last two days ### 1/5 — Notifications? *2024-11-17, version 2.0.7* Unless I allow notifications, I can’t se the app? Sorry, but no. ### 1/5 — Change *2024-03-26, version 2.0.3* I will never understand why the persistence of changing a perfectly good web sight continues, this web sight was marvelous two changes ago, it becomes increasingly annoying and less attractive-change is not always needed ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Fix please: I love this app but its newest iteration has not been showing video, just blackness *2026-05-05, version 2.0.7* Very good but flawed ### 5/5 — Favorite app except videos! *2026-04-09* Please fix the video functionality! ### 5/5 — Pics *2025-10-28* No new ones ### 5/5 — Missing photos *2025-10-16* What happened to you guys ???? I haven’t seen a picture in weeks !!!! ### 5/5 — Where are the daily pictures? *2025-10-09* Have not had a new picture in over a week! How do we get it going again? ### 5/5 — Incrivel *2025-04-01* App ótimo e traz infos super legais ### 5/5 — Spaced *2025-03-31, version 2.0.7* Splashdown ### 5/5 — Best *2024-11-09, version 2.0.7* The only thing I can think about is how much I love the app ### 5/5 — Outstanding site *2024-09-29, version 2.0.7* I never let a day pass without visiting APOD! ### 5/5 — Absolutely love APOD! *2024-04-17, version 2.0.3* One of the first apps I look at in the morning. Mesmerizing and amazing. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*