# NSF Science Zone — Science at Your Fingertips

> Educational app featuring science videos, photos, and research from the National Science Foundation. (iPhone/iPad app by National Science Foundation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nsf-science-zone/id439928181 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [National Science Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/428848790)
- Category: Education, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.2 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nsf-science-zone/id439928181/reviews.md

## What is NSF Science Zone?

Whether you’re a teacher, student, or just fascinated by science, the NSF Science Zone app will ignite your imagination. Featuring hundreds of exciting videos and high-resolution photos from a dozen areas of science, you can spend hours absorbed in discoveries that take you from the depths of space, to the wonders of the unimaginably small, to the far corners of our own planet. All brought to you by the National Science Foundation.

Features:
- Spin through the carousel browser to learn about hundreds of discoveries that are shaping your world
- Dive deeper into the latest scientific innovations with hours of captivating videos and fascinating photos
- Apply filters to explore the items that match your areas of interest
- Do a text search for specific items when you know exactly what you’re looking for
- Return again and again to the items that interest you most by saving them to your favorites list
- Download images to your device or share the content with your friends via social media
- Learn about the latest findings from NSF research partners around the globe

## Key features

- Hundreds of science videos and photos
- Explore discoveries across a dozen science areas
- Filter content by areas of interest
- Text search for specific items
- Save favorite discoveries
- Download and share content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nsf-science-zone/id439928181/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App won’t finish loading data

*2022-12-29, version 2.1.4*

App crashes before reaching 100%

### 1/5 — App Crashes At 90 Percent on My iPad Pro.

*2022-12-04, version 2.1.4*

I will change my review once this is fixed and I can actually use the app.

### 1/5 — Crash

*2022-11-22, version 2.1.4*

App opened once and I was able to explore a bit. Now it doesn’t load past 98 without crashing.

### 1/5 — App will not delete

*2022-07-29, version 2.1.3*

I downloaded this app back in 2012. I downloaded it again week or so ago and today I deleted the app. Now the App Store says the app is still installed and when I Reset ALL the settings of the iPhone low and behold the app is still on my Home Screen though it does not have a picture only a white image with a grey circle. STAY AWAY FROM THIS APP IT PROBABLY IS INFECTED WITH MALWARE.

### 5/5 — Great

*2021-03-11, version 2.1.2*

All of the other apps with good video content I have found cost money and don't organize the content by topic. This is completely free and was definitely designed for someone who knows exactly what topic they want for a school project. I am in middle school and this is a VERY helpful app to me. I would definitely recommend it. 😃😃

### 5/5 — Great educational app for middle and high schoolers

*2020-07-04, version 2.1.0*

I've been supplementing my kids' education with the app's excellent science videos and images in this app. It's a fun app to use and it's great as both a learning tool and for entertainment. Oh, and it's completely free!

### 5/5 — Beautiful App

*2020-05-26, version 2.0.3*

I love the content and how it’s laid out: Really fun to explore and interesting topics to read!

### 5/5 — Cool app!

*2019-12-26, version 2.0.3*

I really like how the app utilized different features to show you science and nature. The app presents absolutely beautiful images and videos, the navigation is intuitive, and app is extremely deep on content.

### 5/5 — Great Content, Fun to Use!

*2019-02-04, version 2.0.1*

If you are even a little bit interested in science, this app has amazing stuff on it! The videos and images that the National Science Foundation produces are pretty awesome. Even though they are geared for a high school-level audience, there’s valuable information for people no matter what their education level. I like being able to use the carousel to randomly browse items and then switch to the category search once I’ve found stuff I’m interested in. The partnerships with professional sports organizations like the NFL and NHL do a great job of putting complicated scientific concepts in the context of things familiar in everyday life. I definitely recommend this to anyone who’s interested in science!!

### 1/5 — Barely functions

*2019-01-01, version 2.0.1*

Videos don’t play and photos don’t load on iPhone running latest iOS. What a disappointment. Deleted the app shortly after downloading it.

**Developer response:** Sorry that we were unable to address your concerns before now. NSF was closed during the lapse in government appropriations. We have since tested on multiple iPhones with the latest iOS update and we were unable to replicate the problem. We would ask that you please give the app another chance and let us know directly at appteam@nsf.gov if you have the same or similar issues.

## Frequently asked questions about NSF Science Zone

### What is the NSF Science Zone app?

The NSF Science Zone app provides access to hundreds of exciting videos and high-resolution photos from a dozen areas of science. It's designed to ignite curiosity and showcase discoveries brought to you by the National Science Foundation.

### What kind of content can I find in the app?

You can explore a wide range of scientific content, including videos and photos covering topics from space exploration to the microscopic world and our planet. The app features discoveries that are shaping the world.

### Is the NSF Science Zone app free to use?

Yes, the NSF Science Zone app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### Can I save or share content from the app?

Yes, you can save items that interest you to your favorites list for easy access later. Additionally, you can download images to your device or share content with friends via social media.

### How can I find specific scientific topics?

The app offers multiple ways to find content. You can spin through a carousel browser, dive deeper into specific innovations, apply filters to match your areas of interest, or use the text search function if you know exactly what you're looking for.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.9 — 2024-04-10

Added a message about the app's sunsetting to the opening screen.

### 2.1.8 — 2023-09-06

Updated SDKs, libraries, and certificates.

### 2.1.7 — 2023-09-04

Improved media processing speed and increased media item capacity for a faster and better experience.

### 2.1.6 — 2023-03-25

Improved media processing speed and increased media item capacity for a faster and better experience.

### 2.1.5 — 2023-01-13

Updated app loading screen code.

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