Minimize vs Proof Fidget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Minimize
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Choose a sentence and solve! - OK, I'll admit, there is only one sentence in the game at the moment. But it's fun! - Use operations to solve the tree puzzle in BPS fashion - Save your progress and wait for more content to come out! Learn about minimalism - The Minimalist handbook contains some information on operations, theory, and principles - Search entries for hints!
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
Minimize and Proof Fidget are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Minimize | Proof Fidget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mason Mcfarland | Matthew Murphy |
In-app purchases
Minimize
No in-app purchases
Proof Fidget
No in-app purchases
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