Comparison

Physics Zen vs Proof Workshop

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

Head to head
About

Physics Zen

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 Twelve 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 • 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 twelve languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, 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

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Proof Workshop

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From reading proofs to building them. Proof Workshop covers core undergraduate math-major courses with concept cards, worked examples, practice problems and a proof builder. No account, no sign-up — your progress stays on your device. PROOF BUILDER (the core) - Stack shuffled proof steps in the right order - Each proof hides a plausible but wrong trap card built from a common misconception - Checking tells you how many steps are right and exactly where it first goes wrong - Stuck? A hint places just the next step AUTOMATIC REVIEW OF MISSED CONCEPTS - Concepts behind wrong answers collect in your review list - Re-read the concept card, then prove it with a different problem - Intervals grow 1, 3, 7 days as you get it right 8 SUBJECTS, 32 UNITS Calculus, Sets and Logic, Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Topology, Complex Analysis, Differential Equations - 96 concept cards, 160 practice problems with solutions, 32 proof builds - Math is typeset on-device and works offline - Numeric answers accept any equal form: 3/4 or 0.75 - All concepts, problems and proofs are original — no textbook or exam content copied FREE AND FULL ACCESS - The first unit of every subject is free, proof builder included - Full Access is a one-time purchase that opens units 2-4 of every subject. Not a subscription; it never auto-renews - Restore it on any device with the same Apple ID PRIVACY - No account, no ads, no analytics - Progress is stored only on your device and never transmitted Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://inphilchoi.github.io/mathmajor-privacy/ Contact: creativelab.choi@gmail.com

Screenshots

Physics Zen4 screens
Proof Workshop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Physics Zen at every 2 days against Proof Workshop's every 3 weeks. 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. Physics Zen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Proof Workshop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Physics Zen ships an update every 2 days, Proof Workshop every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Physics Zen versus Proof Workshop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysics ZenProof Workshop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan TerekhinINPHIL CHOI

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
1 purchases

Proof Workshop

One-time1
  • Full Access$4.99

Questions

Is Physics Zen free?
Physics Zen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Proof Workshop free?
Proof Workshop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Physics Zen or Proof Workshop have ads?
Neither Physics Zen nor Proof Workshop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Physics Zen or Proof Workshop?
Physics Zen ships an update every 2 days, and Proof Workshop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Physics Zen was updated on October 29, 2026 and Proof Workshop on October 29, 2026.

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