Comparison

Fibu vs Consilient

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

Head to head
About

Fibu

Learn programming by building fun games and solving challenges. This app makes coding accessible and engaging for beginners and teens, offering interactive lessons and real-world projects. Master essential programming concepts and gain valuable skills through a game-like learning experience.

Highlights
  • Build games while learning to code
  • Interactive coding challenges
  • Practice Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Learn Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Object-Oriented Programming concepts
  • Game-like coding challenges
  • Video courses for web development
Features
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Stop watching coding tutorials. Start building real things. Fibu turns programming into a game — so you learn faster, stay motivated, and actually finish what you start. Trusted by thousands of learners worldwide. Selected by Code.org for Hour of Code. Winner of Best Tech Startup in Silicon Valley. BUILD REAL PROJECTS FROM DAY ONE Learn Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap by building actual projects — not just reading about them. - Code directly inside the app — no laptop needed - Instant feedback so you always know where you stand - Video courses guide you step-by-step through real builds - Build your own game using Python MASTER SKILLS DEVELOPERS ACTUALLY USE Fibu covers the full curriculum — from beginner to interview-ready. - 100+ coding problems with explanations and solutions - Data Structures: Stack, Queue, Linked List, Tree, Graph - Algorithms: Binary Search, Sorting, Time Complexity - OOP: Classes, Inheritance, Encapsulation, Polymorphism - Databases: SQL, SQLite, Relational Databases - Web Dev: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, GitHub GAMIFIED LEARNING THAT ACTUALLY STICKS - Surprise reward points after milestones - Superpower badges for mastering concepts - Daily streak rewards to keep momentum - Coding achievements to track your growth ADDICTIVE CODING QUIZZES Practice coding in seconds with our lightning-fast quiz games: - 3 Second Burger Game - 45 Second Ice-Cream Game - 5 Second Pizza Challenge LEARN THE WAY YOU THINK - Visual explanations that make concepts click - Fun storytelling that keeps lessons engaging - A smart learning path from basics to advanced topics - A community of thousands of learners to ask questions WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Languages: Python 3, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap Coming soon: Java, Kotlin Topics: Variables, loops, functions, OOP, data structures, algorithms, web development, game development, databases, GitHub, portfolio building FIBU PREMIUM Unlock the full experience: - All advanced lessons, hands-on projects, deeper explanations - Access to every future premium course - Monthly: $9.99/month | Yearly: $39.99/year (save 67%) - Payment charged to Apple ID at confirmation - Subscription renews automatically — cancel anytime in Settings Privacy Policy: https://fibu.dev/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Consilient

Features
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Welcome to Consilient – where your ideas come together. In a world overflowing with information, Consilient offers a fresh approach to note-taking that mirrors how your mind actually works. Instead of forcing your thoughts into rigid hierarchies, Consilient lets your ideas flow naturally, creating meaningful connections as you go. Capture Everything Whether it's a fleeting thought, a detailed project plan, or an inspiring quote, Consilient makes it effortless to capture what matters. Write notes with our distraction-free editor, attach images and files, and organize everything into beautiful, color-coded folders that reflect your unique thinking style. Connect Naturally Watch your knowledge network come alive. Consilient's innovative tagging system automatically links related ideas across folders, revealing patterns and insights you might have missed. Each tag gets its own distinctive color, making it easy to spot connections at a glance. Cultivate Understanding Your notes aren't just stored – they're cultivated. Consilient's visual canvas shows how your folders relate to each other, creating an organic map of your knowledge. As your collection grows, so does your understanding of how different areas of your life and work interconnect. Key Features: Visual Organization – See your folders arranged on an infinite canvas with dynamic connections Smart Tags – Automatically discover and link related ideas across all your notes Instant Search – Find any note, tag, or attachment in milliseconds Privacy First – Your notes stay on your device with optional iCloud sync Archive & Restore – Safely archive notes you want to keep but don't need daily Beautiful Design – A clean, adaptive interface that puts your content first Perfect For: Students connecting concepts across courses Writers developing complex narratives Researchers tracking multiple projects Professionals managing diverse responsibilities Anyone who thinks in networks, not lists Why Consilient? The name comes from "consilience" – the principle that knowledge from different fields forms a unified whole. Just as great discoveries often happen at the intersection of disciplines, your best ideas emerge when disparate thoughts connect in unexpected ways. Stop fighting with rigid folder structures. Start thinking in networks. Download Consilient today and discover the connections waiting in your ideas. End User License Agreement (EULA) Consilient uses Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). You can review Apple's standard EULA at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fibu4 screens
Consilient3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Consilient at none against Fibu's 7. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fibu sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Consilient asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fibu versus Consilient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFibuConsilient
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (702 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings702 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodinism IncAndrew Constable

Bugs and requests

Fibu

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Burger game button not working
  • Spinning rocket animation instead of code execution
  • Inability to type quotes in code
  • Incorrect answers marked as wrong

Requested features

4 requests
  • More course topics and languages
  • Improved stability and bug fixes
  • Ability to share certificates
  • Support for iPad and other devices

Consilient

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Fibu

Subscriptions7
  • Programming Hero Yearly$7.991 Year
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Programming Hero Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Programming Hero Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Programming Hero Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
None

Consilient

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fibu free?
Fibu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Consilient free?
Consilient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fibu or Consilient have ads?
Neither Fibu nor Consilient shows ads.

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