# Darwin Speaks

> Interactive educational app featuring a virtual Charles Darwin for Q&A. (iPhone/iPad app by Dynamoid, LLC.)

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- Developer: [Dynamoid, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/429123556)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 1.2 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-08-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darwin-speaks/id1020696786/reviews.md

## What is Darwin Speaks?

Charles Darwin, the naturalist, geologist, and leading contributor to the fundamental principles of Evolution, comes alive through synthetic interview technology. Duquesne University biology professor John Pollock collaborated with Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center (creator of the Synthetic Interview technology) to develop an interactive experience in which users to select from a list of questions to ask the virtual Darwin, portrayed by Pittsburgh actor and Carnegie Mellon drama alumnus Randy Kovitz. Questions cover Darwin's adventures, the principles of evolution, the public response to his discovery, his childhood, personal quirks and a number of other topics. More than a dozen modern-day biologists, religious authorities, an ACLU lawyer and other experts provide modern commentary and answer questions beyond Darwin's 19th century knowledge.
 
Questions to be answered by Darwin have been drawn from more than 1,000 interviews with K-12 students and adults that were distilled into the 199 most frequently asked questions. Answers to these questions, compiled by Dr. David Lampe, are in Darwin’s own words; drawn from a considerable body of Darwin’s writings, including his notes, books, autobiography, and the thousands of Darwin’s personal letters available through the Darwin Correspondence Project.  Principal Funding from the National Institutes of Health/Science Education Partnership Awards (SEPA) and the John Templeton Foundation. For more information about other evolution education tools visit: www.sepa.duq.edu/darwin/education

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## Key features

- Interactive interview with virtual Charles Darwin
- Explore evolution principles and Darwin's life
- Modern commentary from biology and other experts
- Answers based on Darwin's writings and letters
- Questions compiled from user interviews

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darwin-speaks/id1020696786/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really Fun App

*2025-12-15*

Very educational

## Frequently asked questions about Darwin Speaks

### What is Darwin Speaks?

Darwin Speaks is an educational application that allows users to interact with a virtual representation of Charles Darwin. It uses synthetic interview technology to provide answers to frequently asked questions about his life, work, and the theory of evolution.

### How does Darwin Speaks teach about evolution?

The app facilitates learning by letting users ask Darwin questions directly. Answers are drawn from his writings, and modern experts provide additional context and commentary on topics beyond Darwin's 19th-century knowledge.

### What kind of questions can I ask Darwin Speaks?

You can ask about Darwin's adventures, the principles of evolution, public responses to his discoveries, his childhood, personal quirks, and more. The questions are based on over 1,000 interviews with students and adults.

### Is Darwin Speaks available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Darwin Speaks is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.

### How often is Darwin Speaks updated?

The app was last updated on January 30, 2024, indicating ongoing support and potential for future content or feature additions. The latest version is 1.4.

### What is the age rating for Darwin Speaks?

Darwin Speaks has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in science and history.

### Does Darwin Speaks have ads?

No, Darwin Speaks does not contain advertisements. The application is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What devices can I use Darwin Speaks on?

Darwin Speaks is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to offer an interactive learning experience across these Apple platforms.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.4 — 2024-01-30

Updated UI and voiceover

### 1.2 — 2019-09-26

-Replaced video player.
-Updated support for latest aspect ratios and safe areas.

### 1 — 2015-08-25

No release notes.

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