# PathPlan Mechanics — Learn physics problem solving

> Systematic physics problem-solving guide with interactive tools and video lessons. (iPhone/iPad app by Foster Learning LLC.)

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- Developer: [Foster Learning LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272094779)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.60/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-01-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathplan-mechanics/id1272094780/reviews.md

## What is PathPlan Mechanics?

Learn how to solve problems in physics perfectly every time as an expert. Each problem is solved by a series of identical steps, with six variations for the different topics in introductory mechanics at the high school, AP, collage and university level. By learning how to solve the problems systematically you will be able to solve any physics problem on a test or quiz because you'll know the method and strategies experts use. After solving only a few problems you will see the method and be able to apply it to your homework, quizzes and tests. More practice will make you the student who finishes the test early and knows they got an A!

PathPlan contains easy to use widgets for common tasks such as drawing a freebody diagram and energy bar diagrams as well as handwriting recognition for entering your equations. The use of tactile entry increases your retention for when you work on paper. Each approach starts with a video that solves a problem while explaining both what PathPlan expects you to give it and why the step is necessary and meaningful. This will teach you how to solve problems like an expert.

The app is free and you purchase only the content you want. Anyone may purchase the mini courses in order to become an expert problem solver in a learn a specific topic. If your instructor gave you a course number, use that code to find and purchase your instructor's course.

## Key features

- Systematic problem-solving method
- Video explanations of expert strategies
- Free-body diagram widgets
- Handwriting recognition for equations
- Purchaseable content modules
- Instructor course codes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PPM 1D Kinematics spring 19 | $9.99 | one-time |
| PPM mini vector course spr 19 | $4.99 | one-time |
| PPM Momentum spring 19 | $9.99 | one-time |
| PPM course Vectors Fall 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathplan-mechanics/id1272094780/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Hopeless app

*2022-02-16*

Like everyone else have said, this app should NOT be used to be impacted on student’s grade. Please every professors that are using this STOP IMMEDIATELY YOU ARE KILLING US.

### 1/5 — Needs Work

*2021-03-05*

This app should not be used for any work that will be taken as a grade, it is extremely faulty and extremely frustrating. It has a lot of bugs and errors within it that need to be fixed before it can reach its potential. I dread doing any work on this app because of the numerous complications it has and in return it is extremely time consuming. Stick to a different method of learning.

### 1/5 — Absolutely terrible

*2021-03-05*

Terrible beyond belief. Does not work in the slightest. The instructor insists upon using it, it has made my mental health go through the floor. I wake up every single morning and absolutely dread attempting to use this. It has genuinely made me cry multiple times.

### 1/5 — Not ready for classroom use

*2020-07-28*

App constantly crashes and is unable to reliably give any sort of meaningful feedback. If you swipe the wrong direction accidentally while doing a problem it will close that problem and once you go back the evaluate buttons will no longer work so you have to delete and reinstall the app and reset all the progress from that problem in order to fix it. I really don’t understand how a large university can think that an app like this is appropriate for teaching a class and basing their grade solely on it. You would think a physics teacher with a doctorate would be able to come up with a better way to teach students then with this app. I realize right now it is hard to teach fully online but this app is not the solution, at least not yet.

### 1/5 — Means Well but Not Ready to be Used

*2020-07-23*

I understand the point of this app and believe if it was executed correctly it could be a very valuable way to teach students. However it simply is not ready to be used for a college course, let alone have an entire curriculum designed around it, which is how it was for my class. In its current state it would be best to offer this app as supplemental learning for students and have the actual homework and test grades come from somewhere else. About 90% of the grade in my course (probably a little more) came from doing problems in the app, whether that be homework or tests, which is unacceptable for an app that is barely functional. I would assume that the head of the Physics department at a university would have to approve to have the entire curriculum of a course designed around an app and I genuinely cannot understand how anyone could give this app the green light for that purpose if they have actually used it and tested it how the students would use it.

### 1/5 — Piece of junk

*2019-03-02*

He expects us to use this solving problems when the app has problems. Can’t get any full credit because the app has bugs and you can’t go back and delete what you previously put down. It is very frustrating to use for homework and I dread doing this every week. The app needs more work

### 1/5 — Buggy beyond use.

*2019-02-01*

This program is laggy, crashes constantly, and deletes answers. It doesn’t grade anything properly. Even the teacher could only get 9/20 on an assignment we did together in class.

## Frequently asked questions about PathPlan Mechanics

### What learning methodology does PathPlan Mechanics use?

PathPlan Mechanics employs a systematic, step-by-step approach to problem-solving, mirroring expert strategies. Each topic begins with a video explaining the problem and the necessity of each step, aiming to increase retention through tactile entry and practice.

### How does PathPlan Mechanics track user progress?

The app focuses on building expertise through repeated application of its systematic method. While specific progress tracking metrics aren't detailed, consistent use of the practice modules and widgets is intended to lead to improved performance on tests and quizzes.

### Does PathPlan Mechanics offer certifications?

The provided information does not indicate that PathPlan Mechanics offers any formal certifications upon completion of its courses or modules.

### What is the pricing for PathPlan Mechanics?

PathPlan Mechanics is free to download and use. Users can purchase specific content modules, or 'mini courses,' to learn particular topics in mechanics.

### Can I use an instructor's course code in PathPlan Mechanics?

Yes, if your instructor has provided you with a course number, you can use that code within PathPlan Mechanics to find and purchase their specific course content.

### What devices is PathPlan Mechanics available on?

PathPlan Mechanics is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is PathPlan Mechanics updated?

The latest version of PathPlan Mechanics is 3.16, which was last updated on February 14, 2022. This indicates updates are not extremely frequent.

### What is the age rating for PathPlan Mechanics?

PathPlan Mechanics has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning physics.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.16 — 2022-02-14

Fix for equation editor crashes

### 3.15 — 2022-01-11

Fixes for navigator

### 3.14 — 2021-11-20

fix for vector labels

### 3.13 — 2021-09-02

Fix for duplicate cycles

### 3.12 — 2021-06-07

Slide submission fixes

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