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Brian Cox's Wonders of Life

Brian Cox's Wonders of Life

by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

15 ratings
101 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
🔍 Reference
$0.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 17, 2014
  • November 4, 2020

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Explore the natural world in stunning 3D with Professor Brian Cox. Discover diverse habitats, creatures, and the fundamental building blocks of life through interactive models, high-resolution images, and expert commentary. Dive into the intricacies of biology and the laws of nature.

✓30+ 3D creatures and habitats
✓Over 2 hours of HD video
✓1000+ high-res images with commentary
✓Expert commentary by Professor Brian Cox
✓Interactive exploration of life's building blocks
✓Bonus content access
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Brian Cox's Wonders of Life. Based on 15 reviews and a 3.9/5 average, it highlights the 13 positives and 13 negatives reviewers mention most about this Reference app.

Positive things

  • ✨Beautiful visuals and graphics
  • 📚Rich educational content
  • 🤩Immersive and interactive format
  • 👨‍🏫Excellent presentation by Brian Cox
  • 💡Innovative and revolutionary app design
  • 👍User-friendly interface (for some)
  • 🚀Smooth flow and navigation (for some)
  • 💰Worth the money (for many)
  • 🌟Top-tier app experience
  • 🔬Great for learning and education
  • 🖼️Stunning imagery
  • 🌍Immersive exploration of Earth
  • 🦋Captivating video content

Negative things

  • 🐛Video streaming issues
  • 🐌Slow streaming performance
  • 📱Not optimized for larger iPhones (older models)
  • 🤔Clunky and stylized interface (for some)
  • 🧭Navigation can be tricky (for some)
  • textHeavy on text, less 3D visuals
  • 💸Price concerns (initial high price, subsequent drops)
  • 🐞Debug build released
  • ❓Misleading 3D description
  • 📉Content can feel lacking (for some)
  • 🤷Inaccurate or insulting content (rare)
  • 😵Annoying intro loops
  • 📉Falls short of expectations (for some)
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What's New in Brian Cox's Wonders of Life

1.79

November 4, 2020

Fixed video playback issues on iOS14 and other minor bugs.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Credits icon scares me

I opened this game months ago to find that in the credits section, a literal insect up close scared me. Change this icon to a tree picture
efrilyefrily

Could add the South American Amazon Rainforest?

I dont think I could zoom in South America. Could you add that in the next update?
hill673hill673

On IOS 15.7.2 video don’t play anymore

Bought wonders of the Universe and fall in love with the beautiful contents and interface of that app. I think this app will be as wonderful as the others great apps.
Smallvilles2kSmallvilles2k

Movies do not play, pls fix

Tried several of them. None streams
HUHU&HUHUHUHU&HUHU

Malfunction

The problem with streaming has not been sold yet
Yarl 158Yarl 158
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Reported Bugs

23 issues

Videos do not play or stream

Bug

App crashes during video playback

Bug

Videos cut off mid-explanation

Bug

App is not optimized for iPhone 6 Plus and similar devices

Bug

Scrolling and zooming navigation is useless

Bug

Automatic navigation cannot be stopped or changed

Bug

Articles not connected to graphics/animation

Bug

App crashes frequently

Bug

No video content in the app (iPhone version)

Bug

Debug info turned on in release version

Bug

Terrible interface

Bug

Navigation is a mystery, 'How to use' is useless

Bug

App goes along as it wants to

Bug

Screen becomes small on Plus models

Bug

Content only partially filling the screen

Bug

Videos are too slow to be functional

Bug

Video streaming is annoying

Bug

Intro plays every time when navigating Earth

Bug

Cannot navigate Earth effectively

Bug

Nothing happens when touching pictures

Bug

Keeps returning to the universe screen

Bug

App continuously crashes

Bug

Made me buy it without intent (glitch?)

Bug
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Requested Features

15 requests

Add South American Amazon Rainforest region

Feature

Update for iOS 10 and newer devices

Feature

Optimize for larger iPhones (e.g., 6 Plus)

Feature

Add offline video download option

Feature

Include more content, especially wildlife and forests in Canada

Feature

Add Chinese language support

Feature

Update for Apple TV

Feature

Fix video streaming issues

Feature

Make videos downloadable within the app

Feature

Add more options for expanded information

Feature

Improve navigation and controls

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Reduce text and increase 3D visuals

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Fix the screen size issue on Plus models

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Add more regions to explore

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Fix the credits icon (insect)

Feature

FAQ

What is Brian Cox's Wonders of Life app?

This app offers an immersive 3D exploration of Earth's diverse life forms and natural laws, guided by Professor Brian Cox. It features over 30 3D creatures and habitats, extensive high-resolution images with expert commentary, and over two hours of HD video content.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include over 30 detailed 3D models of creatures and habitats, more than 1000 high-resolution images with expert commentary, over 2 hours of HD video content, and an engaging soundtrack. Users can explore the vision of animals, DNA, and the hearing of various creatures in their natural environments.

How much does Brian Cox's Wonders of Life app cost?

The application is a paid app, meaning you purchase it once to access all its content. There are no ongoing subscriptions or advertisements mentioned.

What devices is Brian Cox's Wonders of Life app compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices and is optimized for the iPad's retina display, with an interface specifically built for iOS 7. It is also noted to complement the 'Wonders of the Universe' app.

What can I learn from this app?

You can learn about the secrets of life in unexpected locations, the fundamental building blocks of all living things on Earth, and the universal laws of nature that govern them. The app delves into topics from microbial life to larger animals, explained through detailed visuals and expert insights.