Proof Fidget vs SolvedBooks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
SolvedBooks
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SolvedBooks is a free study companion for university and graduate students working through classic mathematics textbooks. Every solution is written from scratch by a working mathematician — not scraped, paraphrased, or copied from any publisher's solutions manual. Each exercise gets a complete worked proof in clean LaTeX, plus a brief final-answer summary. Currently covered — 1,400+ exercises: • Serge Lang — Undergraduate Algebra, 3rd Edition • Sheldon Axler — Linear Algebra Done Right, 4th Edition • John M. Lee — Introduction to Smooth Manifolds, 2nd Edition (GTM 218) • John M. Lee — Riemannian Manifolds: An Introduction to Curvature (GTM 176) How it works Question groups (5 exercises each) are locked by default. Tap "Watch ad to unlock" once per group and the unlock is permanent on your device. There is no in-app purchase to remove ads — the ads pay to maintain the app and cover more textbooks over time. What you will not find here • The original textbook problem statements — they are intentionally not reproduced • Hints, figures, or solutions copied from any publisher's manual • Accounts or cross-device sync — v1 is local-only and works offline Pen before Peek Please attempt each exercise yourself first. Productive struggle is where the mathematics lives. SolvedBooks is for the moments where you genuinely need a worked solution to keep moving forward, not a shortcut around the thinking. About the developer Built by Chris Pun, a math graduate working in differential geometry. If you find an error in a solution, or want a particular textbook covered, please get in touch — every piece of feedback is read. Independent study aid. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Springer, Pearson, Addison-Wesley, or any other publisher. All textbook titles, author names, and chapter references are used solely for identification.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Proof Fidget at none against SolvedBooks's shown. SolvedBooks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Proof Fidget | SolvedBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Murphy | YAT MAN WONG |
In-app purchases
Proof Fidget
No in-app purchases
SolvedBooks
No in-app purchases
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