Powers of Minus Ten

Name: Powers of Minus Ten
Price: 1.99 USD
Rating: 4.3 (22 reviews)
Author: Dynamoid, LLC

By: Dynamoid, LLC App

Education

Overview

Version:

3.6

Last updated: 2018-01-06

Ranking

#245,505 ▼ 161

Overall

Features & Capabilities

As seen on the new iPad commercial, Powers of Minus Ten lets you zoom in to explore human cells and molecules! Discover some of the basic concepts in biology and learn about the structures of a few of the key cells, proteins, and molecules found in our bodies. * 2011 App Store Rewind under Best Educational App!

AN AWARD-WINNER!

Best Serious Game at Unite in Amsterdam, Unity Technologies' annual conference
Finalist/Honorable mention Best Interactive Game, 2011 Science Visualization Challenge
Featured by Apple in the 2011 App Store Rewind under Best Educational App for iPhone
Featured by Apple under New & Noteworthy

POMT is...

meant to be a general introduction to the science behind cells and genetics
an ever-expanding visual guide to the microcosm (More content is constantly in the works)
a relatively seamless zooming experience that emphasizes the interconnectedness of life's processes at different levels of magnification
originally developed to supplement late middle school to early high school introductory science curriculum

Produced with funding from the National Science Foundation, Powers of Minus Ten is perfect for a general introduction to the structures of the cell and key molecular processes.

The iPad version includes instructional mini-games.

Topics covered include: mitosis, transcription, translation, cell parts, and DNA replication.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Dynamoid, LLC

Rating:

4.30

(22)

Version:

3.6 Last updated: 2018-01-06

Version code:

841394874

Creation date:

2011-04-06

Compatible devices:

Size:

148.26MB

Price:

1.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-03

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Ranking

# 245,505 ▼ 161

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Developed by:

Dynamoid, LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/powers-of-minus-ten/id429123553

Website:

http://dynamoidapps.com

User Reviews

Power of Minus Ten offers impressive visuals and a novel zoomable exploration of cellular biology, which many educators and students praise. However, multiple reviews flag long loading times, instability, and a lack of updates over several years. The content is shallow for a biology lesson and feels underdeveloped compared with the hype, with limited zoom levels and interactivity. On older devices, performance suffers and some screens even crash or go blank. Overall, the app shows promise but is hampered by maintenance, stability, and depth issues.

Pros

Stunning graphics and visuals that captivate students.
Innovative zooming and exploration interface that provides scale and context.
Strong educational value for teaching biology and supporting exams.
Engaging, exploratory feel that invites curiosity and discovery.

Cons

No recent updates; the app has been dormant for years.
Frequent crashes, freezes, and long loading times on various devices.
Limited content depth and interactivity; only a few cell structures and zoom levels.
Performance issues on older devices; compatibility concerns and occasional black screens.
Usability quirks like auto-panning and unclear objectives.

Recent reviews

I really want to use this and the bone POMT… but the software hasn’t been updated in a few years. The bone POMT is completely unusable. This is an amazing model to use in the classroom, hopefully the apps can be updated ASAP so they’re usable.

by Ca*****, 2021-12-21

First message you get on opening. This app hasn't been updated in 4 years and the last updates were merely language fixes. Not worth $2 - not enough info and graphics are dated.