Comparison

Metamath vs Proof Fidget

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

Head to head
About

Metamath

Features
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This app allows you to view the Metamath theorems and their proofs. It has no ads or in-app purchases. Metamath is a system for formalizing and verifying math proofs. For information about Metamath, see the web site us.metamath.org or one of its mirror sites. For a demo of this app, see the youtube video at the url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTOUBEACTz4&list=PLoh8e3Knr9WIEK55cIKwQe5e8CBpA3_ks

About

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.

Highlights
  • Puzzle-driven math learning
  • Step-by-step proof building
  • Logic and proof techniques
  • Algebraic transformations
  • Number theory practice
  • Geometry and visual aids
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Proof Fidget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Metamath at 12.4 against Proof Fidget's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Metamath versus Proof Fidget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetamathProof Fidget
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam HaleMatthew Murphy

In-app purchases

None

Metamath

No in-app purchases

None

Proof Fidget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metamath free?
Metamath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proof Fidget free?
Proof Fidget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metamath or Proof Fidget have ads?
Neither Metamath nor Proof Fidget shows ads.

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