Mathematical Playground vs Proof Fidget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mathematical Playground
An educational tool for learning and teaching about 3D mathematical shapes. It offers features like measuring dimensions, cutting shapes, and coloring, making complex geometry accessible for students and educators.
- Measure length, area, distance, angles, and volume
- Cut shapes along a specified plane
- Expand shapes face by face
- Color and highlight shapes
- Handwriting and screenshot tools
- Share shape data wirelessly
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This is an educational tool that is useful for learning or teaching about three dimensional shapes in mathematics. It is recommended to not only students, but also teachers. --Abstract Features-- • Measuring length of edges, area of faces, distances or angles. Furthermore, you can get a volume of any shape. • Cutting shapes along a plane which includes three points you specify. • Expanding a shape by face by face. • Support for the Multitasking. • Calculator Gadget • Handwriting over the screen • Sharing or printing out screenshots. • Distributing the shape's data to people over WiFi or Bluetooth. • Coloring shapes • Highlighting a plane or an edge --- This app runs on devices such that Apple smartphones, tablets, personal computers, etc. that meet the following OS requirements: iOS17.6 or elder.
Proof Fidget
Engage with math through interactive puzzles that build proofs step-by-step. Learn logic, algebra, number theory, and geometry by making correct moves and receiving immediate feedback. Develop intuition for abstract concepts in short, satisfying sessions.
- Puzzle-driven math learning
- Step-by-step proof building
- Logic and proof techniques
- Algebraic transformations
- Number theory practice
- Geometry and visual aids
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ProofFidget is a puzzle-driven way to learn the feel of doing math: not by memorizing procedures, but by making correct moves, one step at a time, until a proof truly holds together. Each puzzle gives you a clear goal and a partially-complete derivation. You spin the wheel to choose your next move, then commit to a step and watch the proof line up. If you’re right, you progress; if you’re wrong, you learn quickly why it didn’t fit. The result is a tight feedback loop that makes abstract ideas concrete and surprisingly fun. You’ll work across a growing set of subjects, including: Logic and proof techniques: build confidence with implication, contradiction, and structured reasoning. Algebra: make valid transformations while keeping equations balanced, supported by visual “balance scale” diagrams. Number theory: practice modular arithmetic, divisibility, and gcd-style reasoning with intuitive visuals. Geometry and beyond: use diagrams to ground symbolic steps in something you can see. ProofFidget is designed for short, satisfying sessions, but it also rewards deeper play: you start noticing patterns, choosing steps for the right reasons, and developing proof instincts that transfer to real coursework and problem-solving. If you’ve ever thought “I understand the formula, but I don’t understand why,” ProofFidget is built for that moment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Proof Fidget at 100% against Mathematical Playground's 22%. Proof Fidget also leads on price (Free vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Proof Fidget is free to download; Mathematical Playground costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Mathematical Playground | Proof Fidget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jun Nakashima | Matthew Murphy |
Customer experience
Mathematical Playground
Proof Fidget
In-app purchases
Mathematical Playground
No in-app purchases
Proof Fidget
No in-app purchases
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