# Prof Brian Cox's Universe — user reviews > 276 indexed App Store user reviews of Prof Brian Cox's Universe by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, rated 4.10/5 from 55 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prof-brian-coxs-universe/id508465867/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prof-brian-coxs-universe/id508465867.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 34 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 4 ## What do users think of Prof Brian Cox's Universe? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🌟 Stunning visuals and graphics - 🧠 Highly informative and educational - 🎥 Excellent video content - 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive interface - 🤩 Awe-inspiring exploration of the universe - 👨‍🏫 Engaging narration by Prof. Brian Cox - 🤓 Great for all ages and science enthusiasts **Cons** - 🐛 Streaming issues and video playback problems - ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance lags - 🔍 Navigation and content organization could be improved - 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices - 💰 Concerns about value for money **Commonly reported bugs** - Video playback not working consistently - Crashes and freezes on certain devices - Content not loading or displaying properly **Most requested features** - Offline video downloads for better viewing experience - More in-depth and up-to-date content on latest discoveries - Improved navigation and search functionality - Support for larger screen sizes and Apple TV integration - Regular content updates to keep the app fresh ## Newest reviews (10 of 276) ### 3/5 — Videos … *2022-11-01* I understand this is an old app now, however I think embedding all videos within the app rather than having them stream from somewhere would be a great fix, and maybe a final one. My iPad 3 could barley handle this gorgeous app, now however neither performance nor storage are a problem for more modern M1 iPads … I mean I have the Blu-ray’s of the series and all, but the app is really worth saving ### 3/5 — Videos don’t play *2022-04-07* The app is breath taking and texts are fascinating. But the videos just won’t play. I expected more from a Harper Collins app. Until this is fixed I will not give it five stars ### 3/5 — video does not play *2022-01-17* ios 15.2.1 does not play videos ### 4/5 — Still an excellent resource but please fix videos *2021-11-02, version 1.79* The issue with the videos still persists which is such a shame as this was an amazing app, our autistic son loves this but wishes he could watch the videos still. Please fix the app, otherwise would be 5 stars ### 2/5 — Video stream not working *2021-01-26* When fixed I will give 5 star. ### 2/5 — Please fix the video streams *2021-01-03* Video playback needs to be addressed (again) - an otherwise good, instructive app ### 2/5 — Videos are not working *2020-12-20, version 1.79* If you fix this problem, it will be a great app ### 3/5 — No Video Again *2020-11-08* I love this app when it is working properly. I updated the app that just fixed the video playback and the app was working great! Now, Most of the videos and sound do not play at all, but sometimes you can hear the audio but the video isn’t working again. Could you please correct the video play back again? I just updated to iOS 14.2 in hopes that this would fix the problem, but it did not. Please correct the video playback again. I would be happy to rate you back up to five stars when corrected! Thanks! ### 1/5 — We paid for this non-functioning app.Fix it or refund us. *2020-10-25, version 1.78* I PAID FOR THIS APP - REFUND ME. When i buy an app , I naively expect it to actually work , call me stupid, maybe , but that’s how i see things. I give you money, you give me a working app. ### 4/5 — SO COOL GET DIS PLZ *2020-10-08* You can go inside a proton and see quarks!!! You can go past the local group too!!! plz buy and can u add sub quarks they are in a quark. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Videos are not working *2022-08-21, version 1.79* Videos are not working. ### 1/5 — In App Video are not loading *2022-07-09* Do not buy this! ### 1/5 — Not supported by the developer by the look of it *2022-06-20, version 1.79* The videos which are essential to this app do not work. I tried contacting the developer but got no response whatsoever! Don’t waste your money or time… unfortunately it looks bad on Prof Brian Cox… perhaps he could ask the developers why it’s not working!!! ### 1/5 — Why did you break the app? *2021-10-10, version 1.79* This used to work and it was amazing but I tried to show it to my 6 year old for the first time and it doesn’t work anymore. I paid money for this app!! ### 1/5 — Malfunction *2021-10-05* The problem with streaming has not been sold yet ### 1/5 — Videos don’t stream! *2021-01-31, version 1.79* App simply doesn’t work. Videos do not stream making the app fairly useless. Can I have my money back please? ### 1/5 — Please update to fix the videos! *2021-01-20, version 1.79* Graphics and content are amazing,but the videos have stopped working, which is a massive disappointment. ### 1/5 — Don’t buy this app it should be removed from the App Store. *2021-01-08, version 1.79* Videos do not run on this app as all these reviews show. Did when I initially bought it but videos have not played for awhile now. Very disappointed ### 1/5 — No video playback *2020-12-24, version 1.79* I’ve had this app for years, I updated to an iPad Pro 12.9, unfortunately video playback isn’t supported, it’s sad as prior this app was fantastic, sort it out ### 1/5 — Good and informative *2020-12-05* Since iOS 14, there is a very annoying streaming issue. Now, with iOS 14.2, I cannot see any video within the app. Please fix this bug very quickly, because this is a really great app! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Oldie but Great *2025-11-03* I’ve had this app for years. I’ll go a time without using it, but then I’ll open it again, and remember why I’ll never delete it. I’ve had this app way before I had kids, now my oldest is 8 and he loves looking at it. Please don’t give up on this masterpiece. It’s amazing!!! ### 5/5 — Amazing App!! *2025-04-10* I love this app please consider an update ### 5/5 — Could you add more stars to zoom on and more galaxies and inside of them? *2024-06-26* Could you please add that so I could zoom in and could you add the universe beyond? ### 5/5 — Love this app. Apple fuk it up with all the IOS force upgrade *2024-05-28, version 1.79* Great app and contents but stupid Apple keep force devellopers to upgrade their API and paid yearly licensing ### 5/5 — Update: Video playback error after Mars *2024-05-15, version 1.79* I bought this in 2014 when I was 12. It went through a period where video playback was broken, however it’s fixed now. It’s one of the most influential apps I’ve ever owned, and to my delight I’ve discovered it’s sister app: Wonders of the Earth. I look forward to an other 10 years with it. UPDATE: Beyond “Newtons Law of Cooling” the videos do not work. It’s taken me a few days to reach this point, and it’s about 20% of the way through the reel of articles. I hope this is fixed. ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2024-02-05* I have always loved this app and have used it since I was in college. I love talking to people about space and showing them just how incomprehensibly vast it is. I love how you can zoom out and see everything it’s jaw dropping! Please bring back the music! ### 5/5 — Next update *2022-08-27* When is the update going to come I would like to see the next update can you please update it ### 5/5 — Videos don’t work *2020-12-11, version 1.79* Videos don’t work ### 5/5 — Needs bigger things! *2020-10-14, version 1.78* Add Antares and UY Scuti and the multiverse I will be 😃 ### 5/5 — Fantastic App! *2019-11-11* This is a great app for exploring the universe, from the smallest particle to the biggest mega structure imaginable. It’s enjoyable by all ages. It is beautiful, with gorgeous accompanying music. Think of it as an overall survey of the universe a la Cosmos, rather than a way to look up specific elements like constellations or star names. (The video streaming has been fixed! This makes me - and my 8 year old - very happy, so I have changed my rating back to 5 stars.) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*