# Space! – daily photos — NASA Picture of the Day widget

> Daily NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day with widgets and descriptions. (iPhone/iPad app by Jacob Bandes-Storch.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-daily-photos/id1536864924 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jacob Bandes-Storch](https://appshunter.io/developer/661580768)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-10-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-daily-photos/id1536864924/reviews.md

## What is Space!?

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day – now on your Home Screen with widgets!

Space! displays the latest APOD photo curated by NASA every day. See the latest photo by adding a widget to your Home Screen or Today View, or just open the app for a full-screen view and an educational description.

▸ Space! is a fully open source app, built with Swift and SwiftUI. Browse the source code and contribute at: https://github.com/jtbandes/SpacePOD

▸ NASA images are in the public domain. Other images are copyright of their respective owners. More information about APOD can be found at: https://apod.nasa.gov/

▸ To learn how to use widgets, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207122

## Key features

- Daily NASA APOD photos
- Home Screen widgets
- Full-screen image viewer
- Educational descriptions
- Open-source code
- Supports iPhone and iPad

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-daily-photos/id1536864924/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Beautiful

*2024-05-22*

The widget works great and didn’t require extra fiddling to work. The images are stunning and this widget is now one of my favorite things to check on my phone each morning and show my hubby. I also love that it is open source. Definitely a must for space lovers!

### 1/5 — Widget doesn’t work

*2023-07-02*

Widget doesn’t work

**Developer response:** Hi, please report any issues on GitHub: https://github.com/jtbandes/SpacePOD/issues

## Frequently asked questions about Space!

### What is Space! used for?

Space! displays NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) with educational descriptions. You can view photos full-screen or add widgets to your Home Screen for daily updates.

### Is Space! free to use?

Yes, Space! is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices does Space! support?

Space! is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is built using Swift and SwiftUI, optimized for Apple's ecosystem.

### How often is new content added to Space!?

New content is added daily, featuring NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day. The app was last updated on March 2, 2026.

### Can I contribute to Space!?

Yes, Space! is an open-source application. You can browse and contribute to the source code on GitHub.

### What is the age rating for Space!?

Space! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in educational content.

### Where can I learn more about APOD?

More information about NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) can be found on the official APOD website: https://apod.nasa.gov/

### Does Space! have ads?

No, Space! is ad-free. It is a completely free and open-source application with no advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-04-05

Videos will now start playing automatically when the app opens.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-03-02

Added support for more types of videos.

### 1.1.1 — 2025-12-22

Improved reliability of the widget.

### 1.1.0 — 2025-11-14

Fixed some bugs and improved compatibility with recent versions of iOS.

### 1.0.5 — 2022-01-02

Added support for animated GIF pictures of the day.

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