Comparison

SwayBeta vs 10k Science

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SwayBeta

This platform facilitates constructive disagreement among students using AI-enhanced group chats. It aims to improve reasoning and understanding by connecting individuals with different viewpoints and guiding discussions.

Highlights
  • AI-enhanced group chat
  • Facilitates constructive disagreement
  • AI facilitator 'Guide'
  • Improves reasoning and understanding
  • Safe and respectful discussion space
  • Suitable for college courses
Features
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Sway is an educational chat platform that pairs students who disagree for one-on-one conversations and facilitates better discussions between them. It is developed with Heterodox Academy and inspired by John Stuart Mill's radical view that engaging with opposing perspectives is an essential tool for improving reasoning and solving complex problems.

About

10k Science

Explore the unseen world of science, from microscopic to macroscopic scales. This app uses real scientific data and AI to guide users through complex concepts with interactive, Socratic-style learning experiences. Discover new content regularly, funded by leading scientific institutions.

Highlights
  • Explore science at various scales
  • Socratic-style guided learning
  • AI-powered scientific exploration
  • Content based on real scientific data
  • Ever-expanding library of experiences
  • Interactive visualizations
Features
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For minds not limited to the mundane world... see what is beneath our visible reality. Based on real data from practicing scientists, 10k Science brings the world of the unseen from 100-million-times normal human vision directly to the device in your hand. 10k Science is a tool that: • Engages you in complex science no matter your age or experience • Guides you in an intelligent, Socratic-style exploration of scientific problems • Challenges you to think about the world at vastly different scales Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and in collaboration with the Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley, we bring you an ever-expanding library of experiences - from the depths of the ocean to inside the human bloodstream. 10k Science is a living platform: we are constantly working on new content, and your feedback is taken to heart by a small, bootstrapped team. Background: 10k Science was created by the developers of the app, Powers of Minus Ten, which was featured by Apple multiple times and was in the iPad 2 commercial, "Alive". 10k Science in many ways is the successor to Powers of Minus Ten, but featuring more advanced, scientifically-accurate visualizations and AI capabilities, and extensive testing in authentic educational environments. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SwayBeta4 screens
10k Science4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwayBeta at none against 10k Science's 2. 10k Science's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 10k Science sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SwayBeta asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SwayBeta against 5.0 for 10k Science. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwayBeta ships an update every 2 months, 10k Science every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SwayBeta versus 10k Science: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwayBeta10k Science
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB305 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNicholas Andrew Di BellaDynamoid, LLC

Customer experience

SwayBeta

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

10k Science

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SwayBeta

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

10k Science

Subscriptions2
  • 10k Science Monthly$4.991 Month
  • 10k Science Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is SwayBeta free?
SwayBeta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 10k Science free?
10k Science is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SwayBeta or 10k Science?
SwayBeta and 10k Science are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do SwayBeta or 10k Science have ads?
Neither SwayBeta nor 10k Science shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwayBeta or 10k Science?
SwayBeta ships an update every 2 months, and 10k Science every 4 days. Most recently, SwayBeta was updated on September 18, 2026 and 10k Science on September 22, 2026.

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