1. Home
  2. 📚 Education
  3. The Earth by Tinybop
The Earth by Tinybop

The Earth by Tinybop

Geology for kids!

81 ratings
222 reviews
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
$3.99

Details

Released
September 13, 2015
Updated
November 30, 2022

Features

Developer

Tinybop Inc.
✨Promote your app ✨
The Earth by Tinybop video #1 for iPhone
The Earth by Tinybop screenshot #2 for iPhone
The Earth by Tinybop screenshot #3 for iPhone
The Earth by Tinybop screenshot #4 for iPhone
The Earth by Tinybop screenshot #5 for iPhone
The Earth by Tinybop screenshot #6 for iPhone
The Earth by Tinybop screenshot #7 for iPhone
The Earth by Tinybop screenshot #8 for iPhone
The Earth by Tinybop screenshot #9 for iPhone
The Earth by Tinybop screenshot #10 for iPhone
iphone
ipad
📌Ready
Reviews summary↘︎
⭐222
Reviews↘︎
📝2+ tags
Tags↘︎
🔄6+ apps
Alternatives↘︎
❓5 answered
FAQ↘︎
📦w/o updates
Updates frequency↘︎
🖼️Get Icon
Icons↘︎

About

Explore geology and ecology with an interactive Earth model. Kids can simulate geological forces, witness landform creation, and learn about conservation through hands-on activities. Develop foundational science literacy through engaging STEM exploration.

✓Interactive Earth model
✓Simulate geological forces
✓Explore Earth's layers
✓Shape landforms
✓Learn conservation
✓Discover fossils
✓Experiment with volcanoes
Show original description

What users say about The Earth by Tinybop

Reviews of The Earth by Tinybop are mixed: the Education app is rated 4.3/5 from 81 App Store ratings. What users like most: beautiful, detailed graphics and art style, educational content about Earth's geology and natural processes. Top complaints: lacks clear instructions and tutorials for navigation, limited content with quick completion time (5-30 minutes). Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🎨Beautiful, detailed graphics and art style
  • 🧠Educational content about Earth's geology and natural processes
  • 🎮Interactive exploration mechanics with engaging animations
  • 🌍Comprehensive coverage of Earth science topics (volcanoes, earthquakes, layers, etc.)
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Appeals to wide age range from young children to teenagers
  • 🔊Well-designed sound effects that enhance learning
  • 🌱Environmental conservation messaging integrated naturally
  • 🗺️Large explorable map with multiple discovery points
  • 📚Multilingual support with label options

Negative things

  • ❓Lacks clear instructions and tutorials for navigation
  • ⏱️Limited content with quick completion time (5-30 minutes)
  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 😕Not intuitive for users to understand what to do
  • 🎯No clear objectives or goals provided
  • 📱Compatibility issues with older iOS devices and iPhone models
  • 🔄Limited replayability after initial exploration
  • 📖Insufficient explanatory text and narrative
  • ⚙️Performance issues and glitches reported
  • 🎮Gameplay feels more like an interactive slideshow than a game
See all reviews

What's New in The Earth by Tinybop

1.3.0

November 30, 2022

Updated for iOS 16!

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

classic for a reason

Super intro to the earth’s geology.
Eegg-and-robot

XD

If you click the mountain button, you’ll see that there’s rocks and goats. The goats have a physical body, meaning you can throw the goats off the mountain! XDD
Rrubdubs0987

I want my money back

My son wanted more play and less learn I know it’s not a good reason
IIdontwannatalkaboutthis

No just no

I thought this game would be nice and educational it is I’m not saying it’s a bad but please add more things to do. I when I started this game. I thought I would be stuck on it for hours. It’s no about five minutes has passed and I’ve already completed everything, please add more things to do. Also I wanna be able to go up into space just like you’re able to go down into the core of the earth add more stuff to complete.
Show more
HDHi there I don’t

Volcano hole?

Could you make it so that you can see the volcano hole even if you are looking inside the volcano vent with the x ray thingy?
SSconnaire
See 217 more reviews

Developer apps

The Human Body by Tinybop
The Human Body by Tinybop

Explore & learn anatomy!

📚 Education

(402)

$3.99
In-App Purchases
Plants by Tinybop
Plants by Tinybop

Discover nature’s wonders.

📚 Education

(34)

$2.99
Homes by Tinybop
Homes by Tinybop

Explore homes around the world

📚 Education

(100)

$2.99
Simple Machines by Tinybop
Simple Machines by Tinybop

Play & learn physics for kids.

📚 Education

(62)

$2.99
The Robot Factory by Tinybop
The Robot Factory by Tinybop

Make incredible robots.

📚 Education

(332)

$3.99
The Human Body Lite
The Human Body Lite

Explore & learn anatomy!

📚 Education

(241)

Free
In-App Purchases
See developer apps

User experience

🐞

Reported Bugs

10 issues

App crashes frequently on various iOS devices

Bug

Screen freezes and becomes unresponsive

Bug

Phone crashes to Apple logo on some devices

Bug

Blank white screen on launch

Bug

Incompatibility with iPhone 4 and older iOS versions

Bug

Layout issues on smaller screens (SE model) with cut-off text

Bug

Slow performance and glitchy animations

Bug

Payment window pops up repeatedly and requires device reboot

Bug

Buttons and controls not functioning properly

Bug

Issues with timeline feature not being fully functional

Bug
✨

Requested Features

10 requests

Tutorial or guided learning instructions for new users

Feature

Ability to explore Earth's timeline and early stages properly

Feature

Space exploration feature to complement Earth exploration

Feature

More interactive structures and objects to manipulate

Feature

Mariana Trench addition with marine life details

Feature

Persistent changes to landscape after events (earthquakes, volcanoes)

Feature

Summary information explaining what children are learning

Feature

More content and activities to extend gameplay duration

Feature

Visibility of volcano hole in X-ray view

Feature

Additional Tinybop app integrations

Feature

FAQ

What does The Earth by Tinybop do?

The Earth by Tinybop is an interactive model that allows children to study geology and ecology. Kids can explore and play with geological forces, witness landform creation, and learn about conservation by testing clean energy sources and preserving natural environments.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include investigating landform creation, seeing the Earth transform over time, digging into Earth's layers, weathering and depositing rocks, shaping land with fingertips, discovering fossils, experimenting with volcanoes, and learning about conservation. It also offers interactive labels in over 40 languages.

How much does The Earth by Tinybop cost?

The app is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for full access to its features.

What age group is this app suitable for?

The app is designed for 'junior geologists' and is described as entertaining for 'kids and kids at heart.' It aims to help children develop foundational science literacy and is recommended for informal and playful discovery of scientific concepts.

Can I use this app on multiple devices?

The provided description does not explicitly state multi-device compatibility. However, as a paid app, it is likely to follow standard app store policies regarding device usage for a single purchase.