# Journeys of Invention — From the London Science Museum > Interactive exploration of historical scientific and technological inventions from the London Science Museum. (iPhone/iPad app by NatureGuides Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journeys-of-invention/id685965924 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [NatureGuides Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/310574314) - Category: Education, Reference - Price: $9.99 - Rating: 3.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.1 · 1.0 GB - Languages: British English - Released: 2013-12-19 - Data updated: 2026-07-13 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journeys-of-invention/id685965924/reviews.md ## What is Journeys of Invention? ‘Jammed with information about the workings and history of a long list of inventions...bring[s] complex ideas alive in an interactive and modern way.’ – The New York Times “...a marvellous, marvellous app.” – The Guardian Pick up and play with some of the most extraordinary objects in the history of science and technology. This app brings to life priceless objects from the Science Museum in London and tells their stories. With Journeys of Invention you can study, rotate and even operate some of the most revolutionary scientific inventions of all time. Step inside the Apollo 10 Command Module, examine a flea with Robert Hooke’s 17th-century microscope, explore the Large Hadron Collider, or even encode a secret message with a World War II Enigma Machine and share it with your friends to decipher. The app features original and insightful history specially written by Science Museum curators with a rich collection of historic photographs, rarely seen contemporary artworks, archive film footage and video. This spectacular collection of museum gems is presented in a spell-binding interactive network of inventions, making it effortless to journey back and forth through time. Learn about the darker side of science on the ‘Dangerous’ journey. Choose ‘Horizons’ for dramatic tales of exploration. For a different take on the history of science and technology, try ‘Atoms and Rays’ or ‘The Secret of Life’. Created by experts from the Science Museum in partnership with RGB (the wizards behind acclaimed apps The Elements and Solar System), Journeys of Invention is a wonderful guide for anyone with an interest in science, technology and discovery. Love this app? Don’t forget to rate it on the App Store. ************* Reviews: “Writing as someone who has a visual impairment, I have always found myself removed from museum exhibits which are often behind glass and too small/detailed to appreciate from afar. As ever, RGB has used the glass to bring these items closer. Brilliant work!” User review “...an app for families to share and spend quality time with.” iPad Insight “Journeys of Invention is a great interactive learning tool that is beautifully designed” Mac Life ************* The Science Museum was founded in 1857 as part of the South Kensington Museum, and gained independence in 1909. Today the Museum is world renowned for its historic collections, awe-inspiring galleries and inspirational exhibitions. Find out more at www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/ ## Key features - Interactive 3D object exploration - Operate historical inventions - Expert curator insights - Rich historical media collection - Themed invention journeys - Secret message encoding ## Recent user reviews (10 of 33) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journeys-of-invention/id685965924/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Great idea, poor implementation. *2026-07-04, version 2.0.1* Lines of text overlap. White text on white backgrounds. Bodies of text end with now way to find the remaining text. This incarnation is very rough. I was hoping for something akin to Elements. Not even close. Not ready for prime time! ### 4/5 — Simulations *2022-03-05, version 2.0.1* Hi, so most of the simulations don’t work on my iPad gen 9, they get cut off and I can’t see half of the screen! Other then that the app is great, if you fix that tiny problem then it would be 5 stars ### 1/5 — Type Overlaps *2021-05-15, version 2.0.0* I had great hopes for this very interesting topic. Unfortunately on my iPad Pro 11”, lines of type overlap on most of the text pages, making it very frustrating to try to read. Developer should fix this to make it a good ap. ### 4/5 — Amazing!!! *2020-02-28, version 2.0.0* This game is entertaining and educational at the same time😎🏫 great idea a little expensive but still cool just I think you could either make it more interactive or you could add more inventions!! ### 3/5 — Disappointingly shallow *2016-11-17, version 1.1.2* As always with Touch Press, the implementation is polished, with some clever interactive bits (e.g., a focusable simulation of Hooke's microscope). Unfortunately, the content is lacking in depth. For example, the entry on "Human Wart Virus" mentions the use of an electron microscope--a key invention in many fields of science--but fails to say anything about how it works. Similarly, the entry "Air Pump" shows an early version and describes its use in killing animals, but fails to say anything about how the pump operates. This app might pique the interest of a youngster, but he or she wouldn't learn much from it--it's more eye candy than enlightenment. ### 5/5 — Excellent app *2015-08-02, version 1.1.1* This app is very well done, The only improvement I would recommend is: A bookmark and history where I was in the app The option of going back in my path. ### 5/5 — Amazing science museum on an a iPad! *2015-05-29, version 1.1.1* This is a fabulous app for interactively exploring the history and workings of science and technology! It's a shame that the app was apparently introduced as "free" with in-app purchases. It must have really been just a very limited demo, requiring a purchase to unlock the full feature set. Such a preview is not a bad business model, but judging from the many one star reviews, people thought there should be more in the free version. Maybe some thought it was a game too -- it's not, but it is a lot of fun! If you have ever enjoyed visiting a science museum, you will love this app. It's like one of those DK science books with amazing photos, but at $10, much cheaper and full of interactive and multimedia content. One of the best uses of iPad I have seen. ### 1/5 — Annoying *2015-03-26, version 1.1.1* $10, it should be free, it is not fun to not experience all these gadgets, I got bored 2 minutes after I downloaded the game, a waste of money ### 5/5 — Outstanding! *2014-07-23, version 1.1.0* I could get really addicted to this - it's like a tour round the Science Museum without the tired feet. There are pictures of the items which you can look at from any angle, information about the inventions and biographies of the inventors, and links that you can follow to related items. I keep getting carried away - absolutely fascinating. ### 5/5 — Best educational app ever *2014-04-22* I don't normally write reviews but I have been so impressed by this innovative and entertaining educational app that I was compelled to say something. The interactive articles draw you into the story and keep you engaged by constantly presenting information in an entertaining way. My Grandchildren are now using the app to help with their schoolwork, I use the app because I want to broaden my understanding of how our tools and technology originated. Well worth the money and really utilises the features of the ipad. ## Frequently asked questions about Journeys of Invention ### What is Journeys of Invention? Journeys of Invention is an interactive app that brings priceless objects from the London Science Museum to life. It allows users to study, rotate, and operate revolutionary scientific and technological inventions, learning about their history through expert insights and rich media. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include the ability to interact with 3D models of historical inventions, operate some of them, access original insights from Science Museum curators, view a rich collection of historic photographs, archive film footage, and video. It also offers themed journeys like 'Dangerous' and 'Horizons'. ### How much does Journeys of Invention cost? Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model. ### What kind of inventions can I explore? You can explore a wide range of revolutionary scientific and technological inventions. Examples include the Apollo 10 Command Module, Robert Hooke's 17th-century microscope, the Large Hadron Collider, and a World War II Enigma Machine. ### Who is this app designed for? This app is designed for anyone with an interest in science, technology, and discovery. It is also highlighted as a great interactive learning tool for families to share and spend quality time with, and has been praised for its accessibility for users with visual impairments. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.1 — 2021-08-24 Minor bug fixes ### 2.0.0 — 2019-05-09 Bug fixes and optimizations. ### 1.2.0 — 2018-06-09 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.1.3 — 2017-07-21 Bug fixes and optimisations ### 1.1.2 — 2016-09-26 Minor bug fixes and improvements ## More apps by NatureGuides Ltd. - [British & Irish Butterflies](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/british-and-irish-butterflies/id310574311) - [The Elements by Theodore Gray](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elements-by-theodore-gray/id364147847) - [Birds of Northern Europe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birds-of-northern-europe/id377591383) - [Solar System for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-system-for-ipad/id406795422) - [Birds of Brazil](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birds-of-brazil/id411679602) - [The Waste Land](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-waste-land/id427434046) All apps by NatureGuides Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/310574314 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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