# Björk: Biophilia > Multimedia exploration of music, nature, and technology by Björk. (iPhone/iPad app by Second Wind Ltd Apps.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bjork-biophilia/id434122935 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Second Wind Ltd Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518647578) - Category: Music, Music, Entertainment - Price: $12.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.03/5 from 150 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 1.1 GB - Languages: English - Released: 2011-07-19 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bjork-biophilia/id434122935/reviews.md ## What is Björk? Biophilia is an extraordinary and innovative multimedia exploration of music, nature and technology by the musician Björk. Comprising a suite of original music and interactive, educational artworks and musical artifacts, Biophilia is released as ten in-app experiences that are accessed as you fly through a three-dimensional galaxy that accompanies the album’s theme song Cosmogony. All of the album’s songs are available inside Biophilia as interactive experiences: Crystalline, Virus, Moon, Thunderbolt, Sacrifice, Mutual Core, Hollow, Solstice, and Dark Matter. Björk has collaborated with artists, designers, scientists, instrument makers, writers and software developers to create an extraordinary multimedia exploration of the universe and its physical forces, processes and structures - of which music is a part. Each in-app experience is inspired by and explores the relationships between musical structures and natural phenomena, from the atomic to the cosmic. You can use Biophilia to make and learn about music, to find out about natural phenomena, or to just enjoy Björk’s music. Biophilia opens into a three-dimensional galaxy with a compass allowing navigation between the 3-dimensional universe and a two-dimensional track list. Take a closer look by tapping on stars within the constellations and you’ll see that each is an in-app purchase that gives access to the inspired combination of artifacts for each new Björk song: interactive art and games, music notation which can be used to sing along karaoke-style, abstract animations, lyrics, and essays that explore Björk’s inspirations for the track. These artifacts bring together conventional and alternative ways of representing and making music to create an environment for entertainment and learning. Biophilia challenges the way we think about music. Here, for the first time, is a music album that exploits the multimedia capabilities of mobile interactive technologies. Biophilia was developed by Björk in collaboration with interactive artist and app developer Scott Snibbe, and Björk's longtime design collaborators M/M Paris. The individual apps were created by Luc Barthelet, Drew Berry, Kodama Studios, Stephen Malinowski, Scott Snibbe Studio, John Simon Jr., Touch Press, and Max Weisel. Features: • Three-dimensional galactic interface with the song Cosmogony • Nine song apps available as in-app purchases • Music scores with karaoke playback • Abstract song animation • Lyrics • Essays • MIDI out to drive instruments ## Key features - 3D galactic interface - Interactive song experiences - Music scores with karaoke - Abstract song animations - Lyrics and essays - MIDI out functionality ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $12.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | All Song Apps | $9.99 | one-time | | Crystalline | $1.99 | one-time | | Moon | $1.99 | one-time | | Sacrifice | $1.99 | one-time | | Dark Matter | $1.99 | one-time | | Hollow | $1.99 | one-time | | Virus | $1.99 | one-time | | Thunderbolt | $1.99 | one-time | | Solstice | $1.99 | one-time | | Mutual Core | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bjork-biophilia/id434122935/reviews.md ### 5/5 — 10 years later… *2021-09-29, version 1.6* And this app is still amazing. While it doesn’t fill the whole screen…it’s still incredibly fun and sounds even better now on an iphone 12 max. Oh and Björk is queen. She really is. ### 4/5 — Once beautiful, no sound. *2021-05-01, version 1.6* Ten years ago when my son was about 2, I downloaded this app because I’m a big Bjork fan. This app was amazing and beautiful, visually stunning, amazing and interactive in a way I had never seen before. My son would always play this app, and it proved a great distraction from when mommy was pregnant with his future sister and he would come with me to all the doctors appointments, and I would bring my iPad with me so he could use the Bijork app. I originally downloaded it on an iPad Air that no longer functions today. I was reminiscing about the app with my husband and thought I’d try downloading it again, even though apparently it had last been updated three years ago. Unfortunately, the sound, which is integral to this app, does not work on my iPhone (I currently have an iPhone 11). I hope that one day Bijork can bring this back so we can once again enjoy it. Thank you for all of your amazing music and innovations over the years. ### 4/5 — Wonderful app but still needs fixes! *2020-07-03, version 1.6* I used this app for my old devices and it worked perfectly, but there are still some flaws for using this app on the iPhone X. The score compositions are still buggy with everything being flattened or rather super stretched. Please do an update! Other than that, everything else works! ### 3/5 — Interesting, But... *2020-01-24, version 1.6* The sound does not work... ### 5/5 — Magical Interactive Art *2019-10-02, version 1.6* Reflecting notions of omnipotent observation witnessing ones place in the macrocosm and microcosm echoing a spiritual point of departure while allowing interaction and creation with visual, musical and touch sensations this app is exhilarating and relaxing piquing intrigue and curiosity while soothing the nerves. ### 1/5 — The Virus App doesn’t work *2019-01-26, version 1.6* The Virus app is not synched and the song can’t finish, I have an iPad Air 2. ### 5/5 — Visionary *2018-12-30, version 1.6* This app as a conceptual art piece / galactic experience / sound installation / virtual hang out realm is one of the coolest ways anyone has ever released an album! It is a beautiful realm in which one can immerse themselves in sound an explore different song realms. Hope I’m not spoiling it for you... People complaining about in app purchases, or early adopters paying more, I mean you are supporting one of the most visionary artists of our time, so to be haggling over a few dollars seems pretty ridic! ### 1/5 — Refund *2017-11-30, version 1.6* If you aren't going to let it work on iOS 9 I want my money back. Useless! ### 1/5 — Not iOS 11 compatible!! *2017-09-23, version 1.5* Beware before you buy. Bummed that it was not mentioned. ### 1/5 — Love Bjork/App, But Needs Update *2017-08-22, version 1.5* Biophilia App and LP are brilliant, but echoing some other reviewers that this needs to be updated for compatibility for the new iOS. Hope this app and the fun can continue on for those who previously purchased and for new users! So innovative and neat. ## Frequently asked questions about Björk ### What is Björk: Biophilia? Biophilia is an innovative multimedia exploration of music, nature, and technology created by Björk. It features a suite of original music accompanied by interactive, educational artworks and musical artifacts, presented as ten in-app experiences. ### How does the app work? The app opens into a three-dimensional galaxy, allowing navigation between songs. Each song is an in-app purchase that provides access to interactive art, games, music notation for karaoke, animations, lyrics, and essays exploring the song's inspirations. ### Is the app free to download? The core app is free to download and provides access to the 3D galactic interface and the song 'Cosmogony.' Individual song experiences are available as in-app purchases. ### What kind of content is included? Content includes interactive art and games, music notation for karaoke playback, abstract song animations, lyrics, and essays that delve into Björk's inspirations for each track. It also offers MIDI out functionality to drive external instruments. ### Who is this app for? This app is designed for fans of Björk, music enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring the relationships between music, nature, and technology through an artistic and educational lens. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6 — 2017-10-03 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. The Biophilia App Suite is now completely refactored for the latest iPad and iPhone iOS and retina display ### 1.5 — 2012-01-28 The full Biophilia App Album is now a paid app for new users, old users maintain same in-app-purchase ability. ### 1.4 — 2011-12-11 * New simple and clear way to buy whole app album on launch * Special offer for people who bought individual apps before full app album was released * ignore the mute switch to play music at all times (please turn town volume on your ipad if you would like to mute) * iOS 5.0 bug fixes and enhancements ### 1.3 — 2011-10-10 The entire Biophilia app album is now available featuring all 10 songs, 6 new to this version: Thunderbolt, Sacrifice, Mutual Core, Hollow, Solstice, and Dark Matter. One can now purchase the whole app album with a single "buy all" in-app purchase. And Biophilia now features MIDI output to drive your own instruments, and is tested on iOS 5.0. ### 1.2 — 2011-09-06 "Moon" is now available for in-app purchase, Biophilia's third app single ## Apps similar to Björk | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cello Map App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cello-map-app/id1529456113) | 3.7 (3) | $3.99 | Music | | [MelodySlotMachine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodyslotmachine/id1559407284) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Music | | [GS-1 Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gs-1-editor/id1567180598) | — | Free | Music | | [NTS SPATIAL](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nts-spatial/id1588235755) | 2.0 (2) | Free | Music | | [EōN by Jean-Michel Jarre](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eon-by-jean-michel-jarre/id1477959945) | 4.7 (187) | $8.99 | Music | | [FIGHTMAN](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fightman/id1558850208) | 5.0 (9) | $1.99 | Music | ## More apps by Second Wind Ltd Apps - [Björk: Solstice](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bjork-solstice/id488541912) - [Björk: Stonemilker VR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bjork-stonemilker-vr/id1068948215) All apps by Second Wind Ltd Apps: https://appshunter.io/developer/1518647578 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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