# Journeys of Invention — user reviews > 33 indexed App Store user reviews of Journeys of Invention by NatureGuides Ltd., rated 3.70/5 from 6 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journeys-of-invention/id685965924/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journeys-of-invention/id685965924.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1 ## Newest reviews (12 of 33) ### 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! ### 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. ### 2/5 — Cute but... *2014-01-07* Interesting (it does have some cool stuff) but really just a big advert for the full, fully priced version. Which would be ok if it weren't so large at over a Gb. Spent ages downloading, 20 min using and now need to clear it off for the space (due to not wishing to pay $14 for the full version). ### 3/5 — Version française *2013-12-30, version 1.0.0* Il serait intéressant d'obtenir la Version française! ### 3/5 — 7 quid!! *2013-12-29, version 1.0.0* Not very smooth... ### 3/5 — Nice facts but... *2013-12-28, version 1.0.0* Nice facts but when I press Journey for Rocket nothing happens. Please fix that! ### 2/5 — Good idea poorly executed *2013-12-28, version 1.0.0* This seemed like it would be interesting but was lacking in any detail about the objects in their description and history. You can only look at a few items then the $9.99 nag screen appears. Deleted it. ### 1/5 — Misleading *2013-12-23, version 1.0.0* Actually $9.99. First thing I tried to click on it told me "time to upgrade." Then, blocked out the screen. It does offer a few inventions to view in demo mode, but one is the Ipad. I am viewing the app on my Ipad..I know what it is I don't need a history about it. ### 3/5 — Really Great Idea *2013-12-23, version 1.0.0* Great idea but I hope you aren't finished yet, especially for 10 bucks. There are lots of interesting items to peruse but I would really enjoy a more in-depth analysis of each item. Also, because this program originates in Britain and I am in the US, I see there is much "British English" used in the text. This is fine and may be eye-opening for some readers. However, when your writer did not call Henry Ford's most famous invention, The Assembly Line, by the proper name I began to hope I could trust the validity of what I was reading. I guess that is what updates are for, eh? Also, it would be really nice on the iPad if the pictures could be swiped away. Thanks. ### 1/5 — Too expensive! *2013-12-22, version 1.0.0* They don't tell you that it will cost £6.99 until you try to use this app. Far too expensive, be warned! ### 1/5 — No content *2013-12-22, version 1.0.0* Just a UI, if you want to look at actual info you have to buy another app. ### 1/5 — waste of time *2013-12-21, version 1.0.0* What a fraud, you don't get to look at anything except a pop up that blocks your selection and say it's $10. Really Apple get the debs to be honest in their descriptions ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 1/5 — Annoying *2015-03-26, version 1.1.1* $10, it should be free, it is not fun to not experience all these gadgets, I got bored 2 minutes after I downloaded the game, a waste of money ### 1/5 — Ripoff *2014-04-02, version 1.0.3* Have to pay again now that it's been upgraded. ### 1/5 — Chimpy *2014-01-26, version 1.0.0* To expensive!! ### 1/5 — Meh *2014-01-16, version 1.0.0* Disappointing, they should just ask for 10$ instead of ruining what promises to be a fun experience with the surprise of: "oh, you have to pay :) for the fun" just be honest from the get go! ### 1/5 — Upgrade upgrade upgrade *2014-01-08, version 1.0.0* All it does is tell you to upgrade. Annoying, poor marketing. Doesn't even give you a taste first ### 1/5 — Don't appreciate the trickery *2014-01-05, version 1.0.0* Just a very brief trial before being asked for $10. HATE this tactic. App is nice visually but really? For $10 bucks it better be able to do dishes and babysit my kids. Delete. ### 1/5 — Marketing gimmick *2014-01-02, version 1.0.0* Downloaded the app. Nice picture that's why I give it one star! It is a teaser for you to purchase the full applications. I wouldn't waste my time. Already deleted! ### 1/5 — £6.99 is way too expensive *2014-01-01, version 1.0.0* Way too expensive. £6.99 are you kidding me? The length at which developers are going to get a quick buck. Please don't waste your time. ### 1/5 — Rip off *2013-12-28, version 1.0.0* Constant reminder regarding in app purchase spoils the experience. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 5/5 — Son loves this! *2014-01-10, version 1.0.0* My 7 year old son loves this app. He and I are reading it together instead of a bedtime story. For parents I'd strongly recommend this app if your child is into science facts and gadgets. And I particularly rate the ability to interact with the various machines. It's like touching history. Complaints about the price seem a bit harsh when you consider how much a book with similar production values would cost (thinking Dorling Kindersley type books here). In short, deffo get this if you have a child interested in science/tech. ### 5/5 — A portable science museum. *2013-12-23, version 1.0.0* 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, Touch Press has used the glass to bring these items closer. Brilliant work! ### 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 ### 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!! ### 4/5 — Good app for children's experience *2013-12-21, version 1.0.0* This app is good for children's experience as my 8 year old son loves it and wants to be a game creator when he is older and it would probably be good for girls too. Good app. ### 4/5 — This is actually a $10 app *2013-12-20, version 1.0.0* Once downloaded, you will have about 12 items to view and then they ask you to upgrade for $10 The samples are cool though. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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