# Hi Nano

> Interactive STEM mini-games for kids explaining science concepts. (iPhone/iPad app by Павел Губарев.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-nano/id1119274512 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Павел Губарев](https://appshunter.io/developer/476347176)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.33/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.2 · 136 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and 3 more
- Released: 2016-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-nano/id1119274512/reviews.md

## What is Hi Nano?

** My second grader (who is an advanced learner) has been glued to this app!! ** Marcy Boudreaux-Johnson, PhD, educator

** Unconventional science app.... worth a look. ** Children's Technology Review Exchange

** The app is a fun way to explore scientific concepts.  I'm loving the new features in the latest update. ** Angela Moorad, founder of OMazing Kids, LLC

** Educational game you'll want to your children to play... intuitively understood ** app-liv.jp

** Amazing app for kids! Highly recommend. The characters are very cute. ^_^ ** A user from Finland 

*** No in-app purchases. No ads ***

Science for those who hate science!
This is the story about a curious robot that wants to be amused. In this STEM game you can take him to mysterious planets and show him some marvellous things. You’ll have fun abducting different creatures, and learn some science while you’re at it.

The app includes: 
-- mini game that explains what sound is
-- mini game that explains what temperature is
-- mini game that shows how small atoms and molecules are; what is millimeter, micrometer and nanometer
-- mini game that explains what gravity is and how planets form
-- mini game that shows what things are made of
-- short story with poems

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There's a robot who lives in a far away constellation 
That robot looks like a dog, but not a Dalmatian.
He knows everything about water, steam and ice 
How to drive a flying saucer 
And how to find nanomice.

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Explanations are included.
Just tap the little robot when his nose is flashing and read all about you see.
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Let your screen time become educational time!

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Introducing CLASSROOM MODE!
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 With this new version of "Hi Nano" teachers can use the app to explain certain scientific concepts to their students. 

They say a picture is worth a 1000 words. We believe a mini-game is worth 2000 words. Just give an iPad to a child to play, and he or she will never forget how particles behave at different temperatures, what sound is, how small particles are, etc.

Just tap the teacher icon in the main menu and pick any planet on the map. Now you can access all the colourful interactive learning scenes without having to play the whole game from start to end.

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"If, in some cataclysm, all of scientific knowledge were to be destroyed, and only one sentence passed on to the next generations of creatures, what statement would contain the most information in the fewest words? I believe it is the fact that all things are made of atoms — little particles that move around in perpetual motion. In that one sentence, you will see, there is an enormous amount of information about the world…"
Richard Feynman

## Key features

- Interactive science mini-games
- Explains sound, temperature, atoms, gravity
- Story with poems
- Classroom mode for teachers
- Interactive learning scenes
- Robot character exploration

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-nano/id1119274512/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Improved “Curious Robot” 2 B further improved

*2019-07-08*

If our species is to survive ... thousands of inspired games like this must be written for the new generations !
Positive notes:
1. - the newly added explanations are very beneficial, well done, yet more explanations and facts can be added about inorganic and organic molecules, minerals, and bacterial, vegetal and animal biochemistry.
2. - the general flow and logic of the game have been substantially improved ...
3. - the way this game introduces the (sound) wave concept is absolutely brilliant !!!
4. - the chemical bond puzzles is a good idea and could be extended to the cellular structure !!!

Suggestions/ Critique:
0. - please think of more (fundamental) ways to make the game more playful !
1. - could you find a way to introduce the element atoms and their structure — possibly from the inside of a star, gradually stepping to the cooler plasma in the photosphere ?
2. - the liquid state animation should be greatly improved
3. - cannot talk about thermonuclear reactions BEFORE states of aggregation !!!

Similar playful games should be created about the...
00. - the logic of everyday life decisions
0. - the scientific method and design of the experiments
1. - fluid dynamics, reactive propulsion and flight
2. - nuclear reactions that generate all elements, stellar life-cycle
3. - laws of all energy conversion — photoelectric, piezoelectric, induction etc. etc.
4. - cell structure & life cycle/ cell physiology.
5. - maglev and associated propulsion
6. - relativistic time travel
etc. etc.

### 4/5 — Fantastic and intuitive educational game

*2016-10-21*

At first some of the science themes aren't very obvious but you they start users learning about the powers of 10 (magnification) and what objects you can see at the millimeter, micrometer, and nanometer scale. You learn a bit about molecules, phase transitions at different temperatures, and much more!

Pros:
- great for young children who might not understand names or more complex concepts
- fun and short

Cons:
- some of the concepts aren't too obvious, even as a scientist (post grad school) I had to think a bit to catch a concept
- UFOs are fun but not very scientific

Recommendations:
1. Having a label or description would be invaluable for connecting concept to future knowledge
2. It would be cool to have an info button where users could learn more about the concepts they are seeing

Thanks for the great app!

**Developer response:** Hello! Thank you very much for the review, it was very important for us to hear the feedback.

"It would be cool to have an info button where users could learn more about the concepts they are seeing" -- we agree. And actually there is such a button. You can tap on the robot sitting in the corner of the screen and get all the info. We have made this obvious in the latest release.

We hope you'll find the app more useful now. Good luck!

## Frequently asked questions about Hi Nano

### What scientific concepts does Hi Nano explain?

Hi Nano explains concepts such as sound, temperature, the size of atoms and molecules (millimeter, micrometer, nanometer), gravity, planet formation, and what things are made of. It uses interactive mini-games to illustrate these ideas.

### Is Hi Nano suitable for advanced learners?

Yes, an educator noted that an advanced second grader was 'glued to this app'. The app's engaging format makes complex science accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of learners.

### Does Hi Nano have ads?

No, Hi Nano is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No in-app purchases. No ads.'

### What is the Classroom Mode in Hi Nano?

Classroom Mode allows teachers to use the app to explain scientific concepts to students. Educators can access all interactive learning scenes directly from the main menu without needing to play through the entire game.

### How does Hi Nano compare to traditional learning methods?

The app suggests that 'a mini-game is worth 2000 words,' implying a more effective and memorable learning experience than traditional methods. Users can learn about particle behavior, sound, and particle size through play.

### What is the update frequency for Hi Nano?

The latest version, 1.8.3, was released on August 22, 2017. While the description mentions new features in the latest update, the provided data does not specify the typical update frequency.

### What devices is Hi Nano available on?

The app is designed for children to play on an iPad, and the Classroom Mode is specifically mentioned for teachers using the app to explain concepts. It is likely available on iOS devices.

### What is the user sentiment for Hi Nano?

User sentiment appears positive, with an educator calling it 'Unconventional science app.... worth a look' and another user describing it as 'Amazing app for kids! Highly recommend. The characters are very cute.'

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.8.3 — 2017-08-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bugfixes. Seriously it was bugfixes.

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