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Predict what life will do — a biology game for ages 15–18. Forecast an outcome, then a real model proves you right or shows you why not — cells, Mendelian genetics, DNA, evolution, ecology, homeostasis, and bioenergetics. Predict-observe-revise, on-device.
#1f9d55 Distributed-narrative cast
Meet the cast
HelixQuest's adapted-DN-S cast (ages 15–18, realistic personas — no mascots, per R-OLDER-TEEN-DN-ADAPTED) each embody one curricular primitive; mentor Vivienne sets the challenge and guides reflection.
Ravindra
Cell structure & function
Marisela
Mendelian genetics / Punnett
Caius
DNA & molecular biology
Peregrine
Evolution / natural selection
Sunniva
Population ecology
Bronwen
Homeostasis & physiology
Lorcan
Meiosis & mitosis
Elodie
Photosynthesis & respiration (energy)
Anselm
Enzymes & biochemistry
Vivienne
(Mentor) — guides reflect-on-approach
What's inside
Learning goal
Predict what life will do — a biology game for ages 15–18. Forecast an outcome, then a real model proves you right or shows you why not — cells, Mendelian genetics, DNA, evolution, ecology, homeostasis, and bioenergetics. Predict-observe-revise, on-device.
Question kits
16 curriculum-aligned kits × 25 questions = 400 questions per app, mapped to recognized standards.
On-device AI mentor
FoundationModels-powered hints, feedback, and adaptive difficulty — all running locally.
Mentored by Vivienne — on-device AI, no data leaves the device.
How HelixQuest handles your kid's data
- ✅ All progress, settings, and AI-generated content stays on the device
- ✅ No analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs
- ✅ No ads, no in-app purchases — you pay once
- ✅ COPPA compliant under the 2026 FTC amendments
- ✅ Parental controls + session limits + content filters built in
HelixQuest runs on ForgeKit — the open-source Swift Package Manager framework that powers every Spark & Anvil app. ForgeKit ensures consistent accessibility, COPPA compliance, and design language across the portfolio, so your kid's progress and preferences feel coherent across every app they touch.
Coming to the App Store
HelixQuest is in active development. Email us to hear when it ships — no marketing, no spam, just a one-shot launch announcement.
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