Spark & Anvil

Press

Fact sheet, brand assets, and contact for journalists, podcasters, educators, and partners writing about Spark & Anvil.

Fact sheet

Founded
2025
Org structure
501(c)(3) non-profit (pending — fiscal sponsor bridges)
Headquarters
Remote (US)
Apps
141
Cast members
586 named characters (100% distributed-narrative coverage)
Target ages
5–14
Platforms
iOS, iPadOS, native macOS, visionOS (select titles)
Tech stack
Swift 6, SwiftUI, SwiftData, FoundationModels, SpriteKit, RealityKit
Verticals
STEM, STEAM, Academics, DIR/FEDC, Special Interest
Privacy
No ads, no in-app purchases, no tracking, on-device data only, COPPA compliant
Funding model
Foundation grants + district licensing + individual donations (all apps remain free for individuals forever)

Boilerplate (for press)

About Spark & Anvil: Spark & Anvil is a mission-driven non-profit organization (501(c)(3) status pending) building 141 educational iOS apps for kids ages 5–14. The portfolio spans STEM, STEAM, Academics, social-emotional learning, and special-interest verticals. All apps are free forever, ad-free, with no in-app purchases and no tracking. Spark & Anvil pioneered distributed-narrative methodology (named recurring characters that embody curricular concepts; 586 characters site-visible across 138 apps) and pass-and-play face-to-face game modes designed for device-mediated family + peer co-play. Tech stack: Swift 6, SwiftUI, on-device AI via Apple FoundationModels.

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Brand assets

Brand colors: Forge Orange #E8652B, Anvil Charcoal #2D2D2D, Spark Gold #FFBE2E.

Contact

Press inquiries: press@spark-and-anvil.com.
General: hello@spark-and-anvil.com.