Comparison

IB Maths Help vs Physics Zen

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

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About

IB Maths Help

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Practise IB Maths and get marked instantly. IB Maths Help is a question bank built specifically for the IB Diploma Programme — Analysis & Approaches (AA) and Applications & Interpretation (AI), both Standard and Higher Level. Type your answer, tap Mark It, and see your result immediately — no waiting for a teacher to hand work back. What's inside: • 9,900+ practice questions across all 4 IB Maths courses (AA SL, AA HL, AI SL, AI HL) • 390+ sub-topics, covering the full syllabus for each course • Every question comes with a complete worked solution and an IB-style mark scheme, so you see exactly how the marks are awarded, not just the final answer • Practise by topic to target a specific weak spot, or work through exam-style questions organised by paper for realistic exam practice • GDC (graphic calculator) guidance built into solutions for TI-84, Casio fx-CG, and TI-Nspire, so you always know the calculator steps, not just the maths • Auto-marking that understands equivalent forms of an answer, not just exact string matching Whether you're working through a topic for the first time, revising before a test, or doing final exam-paper practice, IB Maths Help gives you instant, detailed feedback on every question — so you always know exactly what to fix.

About

Physics Zen

Master physics concepts with generated practice problems and instant feedback. Access theory and worked solutions directly within your study sessions. Track your progress through a mastery system and review mistakes to reinforce learning.

Highlights
  • Generated practice problems
  • Instant answer checking
  • Integrated theory and solutions
  • Mistake journal for review
  • Visual aids for concepts
  • Offline functionality
  • Multiple exam paths
Features
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Physics Zen turns physics into focused, repeatable practice. Work through fresh generated problems, check your answer instantly, and open the theory or worked solution exactly when you need it. A COMPLETE PHYSICS PATH Practice 66 skills across 21 topics: • Mechanics: motion, projectiles, forces and friction, energy, momentum, centre of mass, rotation, circular motion, gravitation, oscillations and fluids • Electricity and Magnetism: electric fields, circuits, capacitors, RC transients, magnetic fields, induction, inductance and AC • Waves and Optics: wave graphs, sound, interference, reflection, refraction, lenses and diffraction • Thermodynamics: heat, gas laws, kinetic theory, entropy, engines and renewable energy • Modern Physics: photons, matter waves, X-rays, nuclear physics, particle physics and special relativity EXAM PREP Fourteen exam paths, each built from the topics its exam actually tests: • AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2 and AP Physics C: Mechanics, with free-response items that give follow-through marks • AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, with calculus practice on Gauss's and Ampère's laws and RC, LR and LC circuits • NY Regents Physics, built on the Reference Tables • A-Level Physics, with required-practical data analysis: tables, gradients and uncertainties • HKDSE Physics (Hong Kong) • Abitur Physik, with fine-beam tube and Wien filter labs • French Bac physics, including Newton's law of cooling and the telescope; chemistry and the practical assessment are not included • Japan's University Entrance Common Test in Physics and Basic Physics, with digit-cell answers • Korea's CSAT (Suneung) Physics I, and the physics part of CSAT Integrated Science from 2028 • Taiwan's Advanced Subjects Test (分科測驗) Physics, which also covers the physics in the GSAT (學測) science paper • Board-specific gravity conventions Every item is original practice, not an official exam paper. BUILT FOR PRACTICE Generated Problems: Practise fresh parameter combinations across multiple difficulty levels. Mastery Progression: A five-level bucket system moves from foundations to multi-step problems as you demonstrate understanding. Theory Beside the Problem: Open concise explanations, formulas and worked examples without leaving your session. Mistake Journal: Wrong answers are saved automatically. Retry the same concept later with fresh numbers. Visual Physics: Graphs, force diagrams, circuits, waves, rays, energy levels and fluid scenes support the problems that need them. Offline First: The curriculum and generator work without an internet connection. Optional sign-in adds cross-device sync. Focused Interface: No ads, no coins and no lives. Includes light and dark themes. Content is available in thirteen languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Russian. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose a section, topic or exam path. 2. Solve a generated problem at your current level. 3. Check your answer and read the worked solution. 4. Build mastery and return to mistakes that need another pass. Most skills are free, and Kinematics is free end to end. Premium unlocks the last skill of each topic, the exam-prep paths and detailed statistics. Subscription and lifetime options are shown in the app with local pricing before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://physics-zen.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://physics-zen.com/terms Support: contacts@trifoiltrailblazer.com

Screenshots

IB Maths Help4 screens
Physics Zen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IB Maths Help at none against Physics Zen's 6. 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. Physics Zen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. IB Maths Help asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
IB Maths Help versus Physics Zen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIB Maths HelpPhysics Zen
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeveloping MathsIvan Terekhin

In-app purchases

None

IB Maths Help

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Physics Zen

Subscriptions3
  • Physics Zen Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Physics Zen Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Physics Zen Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Physics Zen Lifetime$24.99
  • Physics Zen Lifetime$29.99
  • Physics Zen Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is IB Maths Help free?
IB Maths Help is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Physics Zen free?
Physics Zen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IB Maths Help or Physics Zen have ads?
Neither IB Maths Help nor Physics Zen shows ads.

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