Special Interest
SaffronLab
Players travel the world to learn authentic recipes from different cultures, master cooking techniques through precision mini-games, and discover the science behind food — why bread rises, why onions
Meet your mentor
Every Spark & Anvil app has a friendly mentor character that demonstrates, praises, and patiently scaffolds learning. On-device AI personalizes the mentor's responses to your kid's progress — never connecting to a server, never collecting data.
#FFA726 A culinary science and world kitchen adventure for ages 9–14. Travel the world, master cooking techniques through precision mini-games, run experiments that explain *why* cooking works, build a thriving restaurant, and unlock new cuisines as your skills grow.
What's inside
Table of Contents
1. [What SaffronLab Is](#what-saffronlab-is)
What SaffronLab Is
SaffronLab is an offline iPad and iPhone app that turns cooking into a hands-on STEM adventure. Every recipe answers a question — *why does bread rise? why does
One-Time Setup (about 30 seconds)
1. On first launch, the app asks the child's **age range** — Under 13, 13–17, or 18+. This is the only age question; no birthdates are stored.
Where to Find Settings Later
The **gear icon** in the top-right of the home screen opens Settings. Anything sensitive (purchases would be locked, but SaffronLab has none) is behind a **Pare
How SaffronLab 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
SaffronLab 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
SaffronLab 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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