# Back in Time for iPhone — History of Planet Earth

> Interactive exploration of universe, Earth, life, and civilization history. (iPhone/iPad app by Landka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-in-time-for-iphone/id483148811 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Landka](https://appshunter.io/developer/450345696)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 625 MB
- Languages: French (France), German (Germany), American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Japanese, European Portuguese
- Released: 2011-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-in-time-for-iphone/id483148811/reviews.md

## What is Back in Time for iPhone?

• "...a beautifully executed lesson on the history of the universe" - The New York Times
• Winner of the WSA Mobile Award
• Top1 iPhone Book App in 10 Countries
• Featured by The New York Times (Top10 iPad Apps of the year)
• Featured by the American Photo Magazine (Top 10 Photo eBooks of the year)

For iPad download - Back in Time

Back in Time will take you on a stunning exploration of the history of our Universe, Earth, Life and Civilization. A journey through time where each event is documented with social and historical context, several images, an illustrative timeline and little-known interesting facts. Custom made animations bring those events to life, creating an interesting, immersive learning experience.

An imaginary clock will guide you through this quest, proposing a simple analogy: the entire Universe started 24 hours ago. The Big Bang, the source of time and space, is the first event in our journey – the clock reads 0:00 hours. Today, 13.7 billion years later, the clock reads midnight. In between is a sequence of key events that has brought us to where we are today. Explore them, place them in perspective, see how they relate and understand the connections.

 We invite you to take a step back and see the whole picture.  

:::: REVIEWS - iPad version :::: 

"The coolest history textbook you’ll find on the iPad"
- Bob Tedeschi, The New York Times

“The iPad could use more apps like this one.” 
- The Daily

“...a beautifully executed lesson on the history of the universe and the evolution of life on earth. Great for high school students or parents who’d like to tutor younger children and enjoy a first-rate experience of their own...” 
- Bob Tedeschi, The New York Times 

“...the best iPad apps are those that combine coffee table-styled books with the fluid nature of the iPad’s interface. Back in Time is just that, it’s the story of the entire history of our universe made interactive on the iPad.” 
- Casey Chan, Gizmodo (App of the Day)

“Back in Time is utterly gorgeous in its presentation. (...) The app is so easy to navigate that it is a delight to explore. Landka could scarcely have done a better job in putting everything together.”
- Gwen Phua, Appmodo

:::: FEATURES ::::

Designed for iPhone;
47 chapters;
Over 350 remarkable images; 
60+ amazing animations and videos;
40+ illustrated timelines;
More than 200 little-known interesting facts;
Music by the compositor Rodrigo Leão;
Developed in 7 different languages 
(English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese); 
No internet connection required.

## Key features

- Interactive timelines
- Over 350 images
- 60+ animations and videos
- 200+ interesting facts
- Offline access
- Multilingual support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-in-time-for-iphone/id483148811/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2021-03-05*

Just downloaded for use on my iPhone 10X Max. What a disappointment can’t get anything be on the first page. Really boring and a waste of money. Asking for help now will revise this review if I can get it fixed.

**Developer response:** Please delete the app from your device and reinstall it. If the problem persists send us an email to hello@landka.com specifying your iOS version and the details of the problem. Please include a screenshot. Best regards,

### 1/5 — Not working

*2020-04-26*

I want my money back.
The app is barely working, half of the text is missing.
You should be ashamed of selling this

**Developer response:** Please install the latest update. If the problem persists send us an email to hello@landka.com specifying your iPhone model, OS version and details of the problem. Best regards,

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work anyMore

*2020-02-24*

Used to work. Haven’t used it in a while. Was wonderful when it did work. What a shame

**Developer response:** There is a recent update. Please delete and reinstall the app. If the problem persists send us an email specifying your iPhone model, OS version and details of the problem. Best regards,

### 1/5 — Still can't get past the first screen

*2018-10-26*

Oct 26 2018 - another viewer's recent comments are totally misleading. I was led to believe the problem has been fixed, but no, I still can't get past the first screen. It says move the clock hands and tap to enter. I nearly smashed my phone, no luck, never get past the first screen. C'mon it's been a year since the problem was reported, and you're still selling this broken app without a fix. Is it lawful?

**Developer response:** We have released a new test version of the app that should solve your issue. This is not a public version and is only available through Apple TestFlight Program. Please send us an email so we can add you to the test list.

### 1/5 — ？

*2018-10-18*

用不了

**Developer response:** We have released a new test version of the app that should solve your issue. This is not a public version and is only available through Apple TestFlight Program. Please send us an email so we can add you to the test list.

### 5/5 — 希望增加点新内容啊

*2018-10-07*

好久没有更新了，我的手机换了几次，可是这个软件一直保留着。

### 3/5 — 软件不适配苹果7手机

*2018-08-09*

苹果7手机用着不太好使，文字图片等很多地方点击都没反应，感觉软件没有适配好啊，希望赶紧优化啊，让不然软件真没法用啊

### 5/5 — App Has Been Repaired and Now Works!

*2018-06-28*

UPDATED REVIEW JUNE 2018:

The app seems to be fixed now and is working properly as far as I can tell. Thank you, developer, for addressing these issues!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

MARCH 2018:

The app just delivered an update a few hours ago. I launched the app after updating, and I cannot get past the first screen. I noticed another reviewer left a similar comment from this past November. Do not buy because this app doesn’t work — not even with the most recent update! I have an iPhone 6s Plus with the current iOS system.

DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMENDED!

### 2/5 — 进去不了

*2018-03-30*

点击根本进去不了，已经很久了，这次更新一点用处都没有

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2018-02-03*

Update for refund....agreed!!!!

**Developer response:** We have released a new test version of the app that should solve your issue. This is not a public version and is only available through Apple TestFlight Program. Please send us an email to hello@landka.com so we can add you to the test list.

## Frequently asked questions about Back in Time for iPhone

### What is the learning methodology used in Back in Time?

Back in Time uses an analogy of a 24-hour clock to represent the history of the universe, placing key events in perspective. It combines social and historical context with visuals and facts for an immersive learning experience.

### How does Back in Time track user progress?

The app does not explicitly mention progress tracking features. Its focus is on exploration and providing a comprehensive overview of historical events through interactive elements.

### Does Back in Time offer any certifications?

No, Back in Time is an educational exploration app and does not offer any certifications upon completion of its content.

### What is the price of Back in Time?

Back in Time is a paid app, available for $4.99.

### Is Back in Time suitable for all ages?

Back in Time has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults interested in history.

### How often is Back in Time updated?

The latest version of Back in Time was updated on April 9, 2025, indicating regular updates to maintain and improve the app.

### What devices does Back in Time support?

Back in Time is designed for iPhone and is available on supported iPhone devices.

### Can I use Back in Time offline?

Yes, Back in Time does not require an internet connection to use, allowing for offline exploration of its historical content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.24 — 2025-04-09

Minor fixes;

### 2.1.23 — 2023-07-14

Minor fixes;

### 2.1.22 — 2022-06-26

Bug fixed that prevented videos from running in some iOS14 devices;
All social media SDKs removed to ensure privacy.

### 2.1.21 — 2020-06-27

Bug fix (captions now properly displayed in all iOS13 iPhones);

### 2.1.20 — 2020-04-07

bug fix in the main menu;
minor improvements;

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