# Brian Cox's Wonders of Life

> Interactive 3D exploration of Earth's life forms and natural laws with expert commentary. (iPhone/iPad app by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brian-coxs-wonders-of-life/id773114288 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HarperCollins Publishers Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/355861228)
- Category: Reference, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 112 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 346 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-02-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brian-coxs-wonders-of-life/id773114288/reviews.md

## What is Brian Cox's Wonders of Life?

Explore the majesty of nature in breath-taking 3D with Professor Brian Cox as your personal tour guide.

The follow-up to multi-award winning Wonders of the Universe gives you:

 ► Over 30 3D creatures and habitats

 ► Over 2 hours of HD video (wifi connection required for streaming)

 ► More than 1000 crisply high-res images accompanied by expert commentary

 ► And it’s all set against a soundtrack that will blow your socks off

 ► Additional bonus content can be accessed by signing in. (Completely optional! Press "Skip" or "No Thanks" to continue after the Introduction.)

From the vast networks of subterranean freshwater caverns of the Yucatan peninsula to the Great White Sharks haunting the South Neptune Islands, from the Hermit Crabs of Christmas Island to the Red Kangaroo of Western Australia, this app will help you uncover the secrets of life in the most unexpected locations and in the most stunning detail. 

Explore the vision of the Kangaroo, the DNA of the Chameleon or the hearing of the Mohave Desert Sand Scorpion in its natural habitat in scintillating 3D detail, delving deep down variously into the detail of microbial life, the inner eye, the second law of thermodynamics, and more. 

Along the way you’ll learn how everything on Earth, from the smallest microbe to the largest giraffe, is constructed from the same fundamental building blocks and is subject to the same laws of nature.

Professor Cox and BBC Head of Science Andrew Cohen underpin the experience with over 80 articles delving into intricacies of the natural world and the laws which bind it, alongside over 2 hours of footage from the series and 30 mind-blowing 3D models, all optimised for the iPad’s retina display and set in an interface designed bespoke for IOS 7.

The app seamlessly complements the Wonders of the Universe app (chosen by Apple as one of the best apps of 2012), adding in a tranche of additional information to Brian’s compendium of information on our solar system.

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Praise for Wonders of Life:

"Brian Cox’s Wonders of Life has the professor’s skillful and engaging commentary alongside amazing video and graphics that explain the science and intricacy of life on Earth."

 - New York Times

"Wonders of Life really is a treat of an app."

 - The Next Web

"Wonders of Life is not only an amazing achievement, it's modern media done right. More like this, please."

 - Rene Ritchie, iMore

"We have to say – it’s pretty special."

 - The Next Web

## Key features

- 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

## What do users think of Brian Cox's Wonders of Life?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✨ 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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)
-  text Heavy 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)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Videos do not play or stream
- App crashes during video playback
- Videos cut off mid-explanation
- App is not optimized for iPhone 6 Plus and similar devices
- Scrolling and zooming navigation is useless
- Automatic navigation cannot be stopped or changed
- Articles not connected to graphics/animation
- App crashes frequently
- No video content in the app (iPhone version)
- Debug info turned on in release version
- Terrible interface
- Navigation is a mystery, 'How to use' is useless
- App goes along as it wants to
- Screen becomes small on Plus models
- Content only partially filling the screen
- Videos are too slow to be functional
- Video streaming is annoying
- Intro plays every time when navigating Earth
- Cannot navigate Earth effectively
- Nothing happens when touching pictures
- Keeps returning to the universe screen
- App continuously crashes
- Made me buy it without intent (glitch?)

**Most requested features**

- Add South American Amazon Rainforest region
- Update for iOS 10 and newer devices
- Optimize for larger iPhones (e.g., 6 Plus)
- Add offline video download option
- Include more content, especially wildlife and forests in Canada
- Add Chinese language support
- Update for Apple TV
- Fix video streaming issues
- Make videos downloadable within the app
- Add more options for expanded information
- Improve navigation and controls
- Reduce text and increase 3D visuals
- Fix the screen size issue on Plus models
- Add more regions to explore
- Fix the credits icon (insect)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 112)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brian-coxs-wonders-of-life/id773114288/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Credits icon scares me

*2025-12-30*

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

### 5/5 — Could add the South American Amazon Rainforest?

*2024-06-26, version 1.79*

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

### 5/5 — On IOS 15.7.2 video don’t play anymore

*2024-05-28*

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.

### 1/5 — Movies do not play, pls fix

*2021-11-02*

Tried several of them. None streams

### 1/5 — Malfunction

*2021-10-05*

The problem with streaming has not been sold yet

### 3/5 — video does not play

*2021-01-13*

ios 14.2 does not play videos

### 5/5 — The woman

*2020-02-29*

Good game to me

### 5/5 — professor Brian videos are back thanks!

*2019-08-24, version 1.78*

Esta app es lo mejor q te vas a encontrar de divulgacion cientifica junto con la de wonders of universe son muy completas y con un diseño muy cuidado y a un precio de risa

### 5/5 — Finally an update to fix the video issue.

*2019-05-29*

Now please fix the wonders of the universe app 😀

### 1/5 — Videos not working

*2019-04-18*

This app used to be excellent and would have merited five stars. However now none of the videos are working (they have to be streamed as they have not been downloaded on the device). It does not appear any attempt is being made to rectify this. Truly appalling customer service.

## Frequently asked questions about Brian Cox's Wonders of Life

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.79 — 2020-11-04

Fixed video playback issues on iOS14 and other minor bugs.

### 1.78 — 2019-05-28

- Adjusted display for the latest iPhone and iPad models.
- Fixed video streaming issues.

### 1.77 — 2017-02-27

New: improved iOS10 compatibility, iPhone 6+/6S+/7+ bug fixes, native resolution 3D on new devices. share 3d snapshots with other iOS apps.

### 1.76 — 2014-11-04

Fixed display bug on iPhone 6 Plus

### 1.74 — 2014-10-01

iOS8 fixes (images and navigation bar issue)

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