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Universe in a Nutshell

Universe in a Nutshell

by Kurzgesagt & Wait But Why

2.5K ratings
449 reviews
📚 Education
🎨 Graphics & Design

Archived App (Last seen on 2 Oct 2026)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 20, 2020
  • November 10, 2025

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About

Explore the vastness of the universe, from subatomic particles to distant galaxies, through an interactive, swipe-based journey. Understand true scale by comparing objects and discover fascinating facts about over 250 animated illustrations. Immerse yourself in the cosmos with original music.

✓Interactive scale exploration
✓Seamless zooming from 10^-35m to 10^26m
✓Fun facts about objects
✓Explanations for each object
✓Over 250 animated illustrations
✓Original music soundtrack
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What users say about Universe in a Nutshell

Reviews of Universe in a Nutshell are mostly positive: the Education app is rated 4.9/5 from 2.5K App Store ratings. What users like most: fascinating and educational, beautiful artwork and animations. Top complaints: crashes on some devices, especially older iPhones, difficulty comparing sizes of objects due to positioning. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🤩Fascinating and educational
  • 🎨Beautiful artwork and animations
  • 🎶Relaxing background music
  • 📚Comprehensive information on a wide range of topics
  • 🔍Intuitive and easy to navigate

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes on some devices, especially older iPhones
  • 🔍Difficulty comparing sizes of objects due to positioning
  • 🕹️Laggy animations and transitions on some devices
  • 🌐Lack of offline functionality
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What's New in Universe in a Nutshell

1.5.1

November 10, 2025

framework updates and security fixes

User reviews

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Great app

I am a fan of kurzgesagt and this app is fun to learn with
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Amazing

Dear kurzgesagt ,I love your vids but I find this app a bit less enjoyable experience so please can you add some videos to the app,still this is the best and I do recommend. Thank you in a nutshell for making this app and your vids but please respond to my asks,I’ll know if you listened because I check the app every single day.thank you for spreading science all over the world,I’m your no.1 fan.
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1000 times better thanPOT1000 times better thanPOT

Great But… Uranus

Why Is There No Uranus. And Absolutely No Updates With Objects. I Hope There Are Object Updates. 2: 5 Years Ago From 2026 Was 2020 When This App Was Released. There’s A Website By Wait But Why (Like The Fun House) That Has A Picture On It By Timurban Called Whoever Made This Must Be A Genius When Timurban Said: “I Don’t Know Who Made This, But They Must Be Geniuses To Have Made What Is Clearly The Best App In History.” I Thought It Wasn’t The First Review Until I Checked The Apple Store. And There It Was. The First Review. 5 Stars. Do You Remember That?
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The UI made me wanna not read
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Mind-blowing

Beautiful, enthralling, informative and entertaining. And I love that there are no ads, subscriptions or inappropriate purchases.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Crashes on launch for some users

Bug

Overlapping hit boxes make it difficult to select certain objects

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Requested Features

6 requests

Add more objects to explore (e.g. Uranus, Eris, more moons, etc.)

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Implement a search function to quickly find specific objects

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Add the ability to compare multiple objects side-by-side

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Include more in-depth scientific information and facts

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Provide an option to have the descriptions read aloud

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Improve the smoothness of zooming and panning

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FAQ

What does the Universe in a Nutshell app do?

This app allows you to explore the vast range of sizes in the universe, from the smallest particles to the largest galaxies. You can swipe to zoom in and out, comparing the scale of different objects and learning about their true size in relation to each other.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include seamless zooming across an immense scale range, fun facts about various celestial and subatomic objects, detailed explanations for over 250 beautifully animated illustrations, and an original music soundtrack to enhance the experience.

Is Universe in a Nutshell free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted exploration of the universe's scale.

What kind of information can I learn from the app?

You can learn about the relative sizes of planets, humans, atoms, bacteria, black holes, and stars, among many other objects. Each object has an explanation detailing what it is and how it functions within the universe.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for anyone curious about the immense scale of the universe. It's particularly beneficial for students, educators, and science enthusiasts who want a more intuitive understanding of cosmic proportions beyond just reading facts.