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Universe in a Nutshell

Universe in a Nutshell

Android Education Wait But Why & Kurzgesagt
4.7 Popularity

Explore the vast scales of the universe

System Requirements

Updated
August 6, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 7.0++
Package Name
org.kurzgesagt.app.Universe

So here's my honest take on Universe in a Nutshell. I've tested a bunch of educational space apps and this one's pretty solid. The scale comparisons are really well done - you can intuitively see how tiny we are compared to a galaxy. And the info blurbs add some nice context. But it's not without its issues - the zooming can feel a bit sluggish at times, and I wish there were more detailed facts. Still, for a free app it's a great way to explore the size of the universe.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Seamless zooming between microscopic and cosmic scales
  • Fun facts and info about each scale level
  • Easy to use, even for non-science people
  • Graphics look great and run smoothly
  • Completely free with no paywalls

Cons

  • Zooming animation can be a bit choppy sometimes
  • Wish there were more detailed facts and data
  • Gets a little repetitive after a while
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Description

Been using Universe in a Nutshell for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that lets you zoom in and out to see the scale of different things in the universe – from tiny subatomic particles all the way up to the biggest galaxies. Pretty solid app if you’re into science and exploring the cosmos.

Here’s what you do: you just swipe to zoom in and out, and it shows you the relative size of planets, stars, black holes, and more. And there’s also little info blurbs about each scale level, which is pretty cool. And you can tap on objects to get more details – took me a while to figure that out but it’s a useful feature.

Look, if you’re into learning about space and the size of the universe, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the animations can be a bit choppy at times – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want an easy way to get a sense of cosmic scale.

User Reviews

Kyle Griffiths October 16, 2025

Excellent educational app, but some sections could do with a little proof reading because I've not used it for too long but I've already seen a few typos that can...

John Calvin Thiessen October 16, 2025

This app is amazing! Very easy to use and is filled with good artwork and facts. Highly recommend it. The only thing I would change would be to make smoke...

Firas K October 16, 2025

Those of us old enough to remember the 'Scale of the Universe' which was flash based would remember spending hours on end zooming in an out of different orders of...

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