Comparison

Universal Zoom vs Mammals by Tinybop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Universal Zoom

Explore the universe's vastness and intricacy through interactive visual comparisons. Seamlessly zoom from subatomic particles to the observable universe, gaining intuition about scale and size with stunning imagery and clear explanations.

Highlights
  • Seamless zooming across scales
  • Visual comparisons of objects
  • Jargon-free scientific explanations
  • Audio narration
  • Over 270 objects presented to scale
  • Multi-language support
Features
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The universe is endlessly vast. A single atom is impossibly small. And somewhere between those two extremes lies everything that has ever existed. We believe that feeling — the electric, spine-tingling sense of scale — belongs to everyone. Not just scientists. Not just students. Everyone. That's why we built Universal Zoom. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Zoom seamlessly from the Planck length to the edge of the observable universe — about 300 objects presented to perfect scale. • Compare any two objects side by side: how many Earths fit inside Jupiter? How does a virus measure up against a skyscraper? Instant, visual, intuitive. (No other scale app lets you do this.) • Go deeper with audio narration and short, accessible explanations — the facts that matter, in plain language. WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE • Elementary particles — quarks, leptons, and bosons. Atomic nuclei, atoms, and DNA. Living cells. Animals and landmarks. Planets, stars, and galaxies. A deep dive into physics, biology, and astronomy — with short, plain-language articles that make even particle physics easy to grasp — in 40 languages, with metric, imperial, or powers-of-ten units. • Real high-resolution photos and electron microscope images, where possible. Original artwork for things that can't be photographed — like elementary particles and DNA structures. • No ads. No in-app purchases. Pure discovery. BUILT WITH YOU We're a team of two (Andrey and Oksana) from Canada who have poured a decade into this app because we genuinely love science. Most objects come from community suggestions — carefully fact-checked and updated with every new discovery. Over 200 more are already in the queue. FOR EDUCATORS Used by teachers worldwide to visualize scale, build measurement intuition, and turn abstract numbers into "aha" moments. Available at 50% off for schools via Apple School Manager (20+ copies). FOLLOW THE JOURNEY Sneak peeks and upcoming additions: @gamifyitapps on X, YouTube, and TikTok. Feedback and ideas: gamifyitapps.com/contact

About

Mammals by Tinybop

Explore the fascinating world of mammals through interactive play and learning. Discover how animals eat, move, grow, and feel by examining their anatomy and internal systems. This app encourages curiosity and scientific literacy for young learners.

Highlights
  • Interactive mammal exploration
  • Explore internal anatomy (skeletal, muscular, circulatory, etc.)
  • Learn about animal senses and behaviors
  • See how babies grow and develop
  • Interactive text labels in multiple languages
  • Includes a free handbook for parents and teachers
Features
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Kids explore the awesome and invisible wonders of the animal world. In this app, kids play and learn how mammals eat, see, run, fly, grow, and feel. Play with and peek inside a tiger, a bat, a kangaroo, an elephant, and a sloth. Explore each animal's anatomy — bones, fur, whiskers, and more. Every animal is interactive! "A joy to explore. There are so many surprises, so many thoughtful details." — Geeks with Junior "Fabulous tool to engage kids in the sciences that’s both engaging and easy to navigate." — School Library Journal **Japan Prize Finalist For Exceptional Children's Media Mammals is No. 9 in Tinybop’s award-winning Explorer’s Library. Introduce your kids to big ideas in other Explorer’s Library apps, including The Human Body, Plants, Simple Machines, The Earth, Weather, Homes, Skyscrapers, and Space. Each app teaches kids science literacy. Kids learn by observing, asking questions, making guesses, and playing in the app. We hope each app inspires conversations between you and your kids and opens doors to more learning in the world around you. Learn more at tinybop.com. Features: ○ Discover how a Bengal Tiger, Little Brown Bat, Red Kangaroo, African Elephant, and a Two-Toed Sloth live and play! ○ Every mammal is interactive. ○ Explore the skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, urogenital, and digestive systems of each animal. ○ Study each mammal’s fur (even elephants have a little fur!). ○ See how each mammal sees by looking through their eyes with your device’s camera. ○ Race two animals at a time and see who’s fastest (hint: it’s not the sloth). ○ Learn how fast each mammal's heart beats while it’s resting and moving. ○ Feed each mammal. Find out which one has sparkly poop — and why! ○ See how a baby elephant grows inside its mother. ○ See how a baby joey gets into the mama kangaroo’s pouch. ○ See how animals feel and react to tickling and stings. ○ Learn the bones in mammal skeletons and where they belong. ○ Scratch and attack to see how a tiger's claws work. ○ Discover how a tiger uses its whiskers to sense what is near it. ○ Learn how bats hunt in the dark using echolocation to \"see.\" ○ Find out how elephants use their trunks. ○ Content reviewed by zoologists. ○ Interactive text labels in 50+ languages teach vocabulary. ○ FREE Mammals Handbook has technology tips and basic info for teachers and parents. ○ Original artwork by Wenjia Tang. FREE handbook Our expert-reviewed handbook is full of facts, interaction hints, and discussion questions to support learning in this app, in the classroom or at home. Download in your app or at: http://tinybop.com/handbooks. Privacy policy We take your and your child’s privacy very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your child, nor do we allow any third-party advertising. When the camera, microphone, and other services are used within an app, your information is neither collected nor distributed outside of the app. Read our complete privacy policy at tinybop.com. Tinybop, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based studio of designers, engineers, and artists. We make toys for tomorrow. We’re all over the internet. Visit us: www.tinybop.com Follow us: twitter.com/tinybop Like us: facebook.com/tinybop Peek behind the scenes: instagram.com/tinybop We love hearing your stories! Reach out: hi@tinybop.com.

Screenshots

Universal Zoom4 screens
Mammals by Tinybop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Zoom at 4.8 against Mammals by Tinybop's 4.3. Universal Zoom also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 62%) and ratings volume (365 vs 86). Mammals by Tinybop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Universal Zoom costs $5.99 and Mammals by Tinybop $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Zoom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 365 and 86 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Universal Zoom's written reviews are positive against 62% of Mammals by Tinybop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Zoom ships an update every 4 months, Mammals by Tinybop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Universal Zoom versus Mammals by Tinybop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal ZoomMammals by Tinybop
Price$5.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.8 (365 ratings) — better4.3 (86 ratings)
Positive reviews96.7% of reviews — better62.1% of reviews
Number of ratings365 — better86
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.59.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB213 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGamifyItTinybop Inc.

Customer experience

Universal Zoom

All ratings356 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews389 reviews
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.8%

Mammals by Tinybop

All ratings85 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative29.3%

Bugs and requests

Universal Zoom

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect information for some objects
  • Compatibility issues on older devices
  • Typos and minor errors in text

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more objects and comparisons
  • Customizable object feature
  • Support for more languages
  • Ability to toggle between metric and imperial units
  • Search and filtering options

Mammals by Tinybop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Universal Zoom

No in-app purchases

None

Mammals by Tinybop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Zoom free?
Universal Zoom costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mammals by Tinybop free?
Mammals by Tinybop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Universal Zoom or Mammals by Tinybop?
Universal Zoom is rated higher. Universal Zoom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while Mammals by Tinybop averages 4.3 from 86 ratings.
Do Universal Zoom or Mammals by Tinybop have ads?
Neither Universal Zoom nor Mammals by Tinybop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Zoom or Mammals by Tinybop?
Universal Zoom ships an update every 4 months, and Mammals by Tinybop every 2 months. Most recently, Universal Zoom was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mammals by Tinybop on October 29, 2026.

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