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Best Built By Science Apps

217+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good built by science apps. We benchmark 217+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Built By Science Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Built With Science+Built With Science+Free4.8★ (2.5K)NoYesAug 2026
2Science IllustratedScience IllustratedFree5.0★ (5)NoYesAug 2026
3Science museum المتحف العلميScience museum المتحف العلميFree—NoYesMay 2026
4Flip Science News And MoreFlip Science News And MoreFree—YesYesAug 2026
5Arduino Science JournalArduino Science JournalFree4.4★ (1.1K)NoYesAug 2026
6Science NowScience NowFree4.6★ (140)YesYesAug 2026
7360° Science360° ScienceFree——NoJul 2026
8COSI ScienceCOSI ScienceFree4.1★ (27)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Built By Science

Built With Science+#1

Built With Science+ by Built With Science Holdings Corp

Science-Backed Fitness
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(2.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This intelligent fitness companion offers personalized workout plans and nutrition advice based on scientific insights. It adapts to your progress with real-time feedback, providing guidance for continuous gains and informed health decisions.

What We Love

  • 👍 Comprehensive fitness and nutrition tracking
  • 🚀 Convenient all-in-one app
  • 📚 Helpful educational lessons
  • 💪 Science-backed program

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional performance issues and bugs
  • 🔍 Limited food database and recipe options
  • 📱 Lack of integration with other fitness apps and devices
Science Illustrated#2

Science Illustrated by nextmedia Pty Ltd

Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
5.0(5 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore natural science and groundbreaking discoveries with stunning photography and in-depth articles. This app offers a visually spectacular journey through the world, from the origins of life to the vastness of the universe, suitable for the entire family.

More Built By Science apps to explore

4
Flip Science News And More
Flip Science News And More
Flip Science News And More
Flip For Latest Science News
Free
📡 News
(0)
5
Arduino Science Journal
Arduino Science Journal
Arduino Science Journal
Think like a real scientist!
Free

Transform your smartphone into a science notebook. Use your device's sensors and connect external hardware to gather real-time data, conduct experiments, and analyze findings. Ideal for students to explore the world scientifically.

Use smartphone sensorsConnect external Arduino sensorsRecord and analyze real-time data
📚 Education
(1.1K)
free
6
Science Now
Science Now
Science Now
Science news and research
Free

Stay updated with the latest scientific research and discoveries delivered directly to your mobile device. Explore space exploration, technological breakthroughs, and environmental data from leading organizations.

Latest scientific research and discoveriesSpace exploration and innovation newsTechnological breakthroughs
📡 News
(140)
freemium
7
360° Science
360° Science
360° Science
by Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum für Material- und Kuestenforschung GmbH
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
COSI Science
COSI Science
COSI Science
Center of Science and Industry
Free

Explore science at home with engaging videos and hands-on activities. Participate in citizen science projects or take virtual tours. This app brings the Center of Science and Industry's educational content to your family.

At-home science discoveryEngaging science videosHands-on science activities
📚 Education
(27)
free
9
The Science Breaker
The Science Breaker
The Science Breaker
Science meets Society
Free
📡 News
(0)
10
Simply Science
Simply Science
Simply Science
Science made simple
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar
Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar
Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar
Companion App
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
12
Passport to Science
Passport to Science
Passport to Science
by the number creative services ltd.
Free
📚 Education
(0)
13
Science Play App
Science Play App
Science Play App
Um aplicativo de audiobooks.
Free
📚 Books
(0)
14
New Scientist Instant Expert
New Scientist Instant Expert
New Scientist Instant Expert
by Hachette UK (Holdings)Limited
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
15
Layers: Daily Reading
Layers: Daily Reading
Layers: Daily Reading
Scrolling that's good for you!
Free
📡 News
(0)
16
WeParticipated: Research App
WeParticipated: Research App
WeParticipated: Research App
Publish & Attend Research
Free

Engage with the science community and discover research opportunities. Socialize with like-minded individuals, earn tokens for contributions, and access educational content.

Engage with the science communityDiscover research opportunitiesSocialize with enthusiasts
📚 Education
(0)
free with in-app purchases
17
Scientific India (mag)
Scientific India (mag)
Scientific India (mag)
Enjoy reading on the go!
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
18
IISF 2025
IISF 2025
IISF 2025
Iisf 2025
Free
💼 Business
(0)
19
Nerdaly
Nerdaly
Nerdaly
by Angel Engineering
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
20
CAScience
CAScience
CAScience
by California Science Teachers Association
Free
💼 Business
(0)

FAQ about Built By Science

What are the best built by science apps for iPhone?
Built With Science+ tops our built by science apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 2.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top built by science apps we rank are free to download, including Built With Science+ and Science Illustrated.
Built With Science+ has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 217+ built by science apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Built With Science+ acts as an intelligent, all-in-one fitness coach. It provides hyper-personalized workout plans and real-time diet adjustments based on scientific insights and your individual progress. The app aims to help users reach their fitness goals faster by removing guesswork and providing structured guidance.
Key features include hyper-personalized workouts tailored to your body and goals, progressive overload guidance to prevent plateaus, real-time diet adjustments, an AI-powered meal scanner for easy nutrition tracking, over 250 exercise tutorials, daily knowledge boosters, and an AI fitness and nutrition assistant for personalized answers.