# Big Bang AR — The story of our universe

> Interactive mixed reality exploration of the universe's origin and evolution. (iPhone/iPad app by CERN.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-bang-ar/id1453396628 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CERN](https://appshunter.io/developer/471256386)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.48/5 from 202 App Store ratings · 110 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 200 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-03-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-bang-ar/id1453396628/reviews.md

## What is Big Bang AR?

Join Tilda Swinton and CERN scientists on an epic interactive journey through the birth and evolution of the universe - in mixed reality. Go back in time 13.8 billion years and discover how space, time and the visible universe came to be. 

See the universe form in the palm of your hand. Witness the formation of the very first stars, our solar system, and the planet we call home. Immerse yourself in the primordial mystery of the early universe in space and watch events unfold around you, in your own physical environment. 

Learn about the microscopic building blocks that make up everything - and everyone - we know, and find out if we really are made of stars. 

See the universe form as you stretch out your hand in front of your camera. Create the very first particles and atoms. Make a star explode, create a supernova and explore the nebula. See our solar system come together and hold the Earth in the palm of your hand. 	

Find out how we are made from stars, take a #starselfie and share it with your friends.

This app has options for subtitles. 

Augmented reality experiences require battery power- please make sure your device is fully charged before playing this AR experience.  

To show you where you are on Earth, Big Bang AR needs permission to access your location. The app also needs access to the camera and photo gallery on your device for the AR experience to work, and to save photos directly to your device. This data remains anonymous and will not be stored or shared externally from your device.

Big Bang AR is a collaboration between CERN and Google Arts & Culture. With special thanks to Rolf Landua, Head of Global Engagement, CERN, and production partner Nexus Studios. 

Discover more about Big Bang AR

CERN
https://home.cern

Google Arts & Culture 
https://artsandculture.google.com

## Key features

- Mixed reality universe exploration
- Interactive cosmic formation
- Learn about particles and stars
- Witness solar system creation
- Augmented reality experiences
- Shareable #starselfie feature

## What do users think of Big Bang AR?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fantastic visuals
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🔊 Great narration
- 💡 Innovative AR experience
- 🏫 Educational and informative
- 👍 Engaging and immersive
- 🆓 Free app with no ads

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🚫 Camera access problems
- 📏 Short and limited content
- 🤕 Overheating device
- 🤔 Inaccurate information

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Camera access not working
- Glitchy and unstable performance
- Disappearing objects and elements

**Most requested features**

- Longer and more in-depth content
- Compatibility with VR/AR headsets
- Ability to explore the universe in more detail
- Accessibility options for disabled users
- Expanded content on other scientific topics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 110)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-bang-ar/id1453396628/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Cannot enable Camera access

*2025-08-23, version 1.0*

The app opens fine but then requests access to the Camera, which is missing from the app’s settings

### 1/5 — [missing]

*2024-10-28, version 1.0*

I really hope to be able to enjoy this app. Will there be an update to work with the latest iOS? It just says [missing] when I open it

### 4/5 — Update app…

*2024-02-11, version 1.0*

This application is extraordinary yes, however, we would need an update soon. It’s having a bit of trouble at the beginning of the universe when it starts? — thanks, Radu

### 1/5 — Unstable

*2024-01-06, version 1.0*

It keeps crashing.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2024-01-01, version 1.0*

This is an incredible experience but is it no longer compatible with the latest IOS? It keeps asking for camera settings and no longer works.

### 5/5 — Jj

*2023-07-19, version 1.0*

I love it!

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2023-01-19, version 1.0*

SO GOOD

### 5/5 — Amazing and more to come please!

*2022-08-23, version 1.0*

Great visual accessing ar just on one’s phone. That’s a science lesson right there! 

Looking forward to more content to follow!

### 2/5 — No camera access anymore

*2022-02-23, version 1.0*

There is no setting in settings to enable camera access ?

### 1/5 — Big Bang, what a big hoax

*2022-02-22, version 1.0*

This app is rubbish. Im Speechless that most people believe this Big Bang nonsense

## Frequently asked questions about Big Bang AR

### What does Big Bang AR do?

Big Bang AR offers an interactive mixed reality experience that guides you through the 13.8 billion-year history of the universe. You can witness the formation of space, time, stars, our solar system, and Earth, and learn about the fundamental particles that constitute everything.

### What are the key features of Big Bang AR?

Key features include an immersive AR journey through cosmic evolution, the ability to see the universe form in your environment, learning about the building blocks of matter, witnessing the creation of stars and planets, and taking a #starselfie to share.

### Is Big Bang AR free to use?

Yes, Big Bang AR is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in its description.

### What devices are compatible with Big Bang AR?

The app requires augmented reality capabilities and access to your device's camera and location for the AR experience to function. Users are advised to ensure their device is fully charged before use due to battery consumption by AR features.

### What are common use cases for Big Bang AR?

Common use cases include educational exploration of cosmology and astronomy for all ages, engaging with scientific concepts in an interactive way, and experiencing the vastness of the universe through augmented reality in your own space.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2019-03-07

No release notes.

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