Both TestSolve and ReasonEra are AI-powered aptitude test solvers — you upload or capture a test question and the AI returns the answer. But they take fundamentally different approaches to the problem: ReasonEra focuses on abstract and inductive reasoning with manual screenshot uploads, while TestSolve covers all question types with automatic screen capture and answer delivery to your phone.
This page breaks down exactly where each tool is strong, where it falls short, and which one fits your specific situation.
| Feature | TestSolve | ReasonEra |
|---|---|---|
| Answer delivery | ✓ To your phone | ✗ Same screen |
| Screen capture method | ✓ Automatic (F8 keypress) | ✗ Manual screenshot + upload |
| Numerical reasoning | ✓ Full support with calculation | Partial — focuses on abstract |
| Verbal reasoning | ✓ True/False/Cannot Say | ✗ Not supported |
| Abstract / inductive reasoning | ✓ Supported | ✓ Core strength — specialised |
| Situational judgement (SJT) | ✓ Employer-value aligned | ✗ Not supported |
| Criteria / CCAT / Cognify | ✓ Supported | ✓ Specialised solver |
| Matrigma (Assessio) | ✓ Supported | ✓ Dedicated solver, 98% claimed |
| HireVue / Cappfinity | ✓ Supported | ✗ Not supported |
| Speed | 3–6 seconds | Instant (on simpler patterns) |
| Multi-model consensus | ✓ Multiple AI models vote | Single model |
| Confidence score | ✓ Shown per answer | Not shown |
| Explanation / reasoning | ✓ Full explanation | ✓ Pattern explanation |
| Browser version (no install) | ✓ /solve with screen share | ✓ Browser-based upload |
| Desktop app | ✓ Windows exe | ✗ Web only |
| Phone app required | No — QR-linked web page | No phone needed |
| Free trial | ✓ 1 free solve, no card | Money-back guarantee only |
| TestSolve | ReasonEra | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 1 free solve, no card required | No free tier — money-back guarantee |
| Entry price | $14.99 for 30 questions (7 days) | €49 (~$53) for 14-day unlimited pass |
| Best value | $19.99 for 50 questions (14 days) | €49 is the only plan |
| Cost per question | $0.40–$0.50 | Fixed — depends on usage volume |
| Payment | Stripe · one-time · no subscription | Paddle · one-time · no subscription |
If you only need to pass one test with 20–30 questions, TestSolve is ~70% cheaper ($14.99 vs €49). If you plan to use the tool daily for two weeks across multiple tests, ReasonEra's unlimited pass may be better value — but only if those tests are abstract/inductive (since that's all ReasonEra covers).
Abstract and inductive reasoning specialisation: ReasonEra was built specifically for pattern-recognition tests — Matrigma, CCAT spatial, Cognify grid puzzles, Mercer Mettl MTAR. For these specific test types, their AI is finely tuned and claims 98% accuracy on Matrigma matrices. If your test is purely abstract reasoning, ReasonEra's specialised focus is a genuine advantage.
Speed on pattern questions: Because ReasonEra's solver is optimised for a narrow set of question formats (matrix patterns, sequence completion, odd-one-out), it can return answers near-instantly. For simple 3x3 matrices, the response time approaches zero.
No install required: ReasonEra is entirely browser-based — upload a screenshot, get an answer. No desktop app to install, no QR code to scan, no phone needed. For candidates on locked-down machines where installing software is impossible, this is a practical advantage.
Unlimited for 14 days: At €49, you can solve as many questions as you want within the 14-day window. If you're facing multiple abstract-reasoning tests across different employers in the same fortnight, the unlimited model saves money versus per-question pricing.
Answers on your phone, not your screen: This is the fundamental difference. ReasonEra shows the answer on the same screen you're working from. TestSolve sends answers to a separate phone via QR-linked WebSocket, so your practice screen and your answer screen are two different devices.
Automatic capture: With TestSolve, you press F8 and the AI captures your entire screen automatically. With ReasonEra, you manually take a screenshot, switch to their browser tab, upload the image, wait for the result, then switch back. That's a few extra steps per question.
Full test coverage: ReasonEra covers abstract/inductive reasoning only. TestSolve covers numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning (True/False/Cannot Say), data interpretation, situational judgement, and abstract/inductive — every section of an Kenexa, or HireVue assessment. If your test has a numerical section followed by a verbal section, ReasonEra cannot help with either.
Multi-model consensus: TestSolve runs multiple AI models in parallel and shows you the consensus vote + confidence score. This means higher accuracy on ambiguous questions — if two models agree and one disagrees, you know the answer is likely correct. ReasonEra uses a single model with no consensus mechanism.
70% cheaper for a single test: At $14.99 for 30 questions, TestSolve costs roughly a third of ReasonEra's €49. Most candidates only need to pass one test for one employer — they don't need 14 days of unlimited access to abstract reasoning only.
ReasonEra is a strong tool if your test is purely abstract/inductive reasoning (Matrigma, CCAT spatial, Cognify). Their specialisation in pattern-matching AI is genuine, and the unlimited model suits candidates facing multiple abstract-reasoning tests.
TestSolve is the better choice for most aptitude test scenarios: mixed-format tests (numerical + verbal + abstract), and candidates who only need to practise for one specific test without paying €49 for an unlimited pass they'll use once.
The key question: is your test purely abstract patterns, or does it include numerical/verbal sections? If it includes numerical or verbal, ReasonEra can't help — TestSolve is the only option. If it's purely abstract, both work, but TestSolve adds multi-model confidence that ReasonEra doesn't offer.
| Scenario | Best choice |
|---|---|
| Mixed assessment (numerical + verbal + inductive) | TestSolve — covers all sections |
| Matrigma or CCAT abstract-only test | Either — ReasonEra is specialised |
| Multiple abstract tests in 2 weeks | ReasonEra — unlimited pass is better value at volume |
| One assessment, mixed format, this week | TestSolve — $14.99 covers everything |
| Locked-down computer, no install allowed | Either — both have browser versions |
ReasonEra's focus on Matrigma-style and CCAT-style abstract/matrix reasoning is a deliberate narrowing, not a limitation born of smaller ambition — abstract reasoning is a genuinely distinct skill from numerical or verbal reasoning, built around spotting transformation rules across a grid of shapes rather than working with numbers or words, and it benefits from focused, repeated practice in a way that's somewhat different from how you'd build numerical fluency. For a candidate whose upcoming assessment is entirely or predominantly abstract-reasoning-based — a Matrigma test specifically, or a CCAT where abstract questions make up a meaningful share of the battery — a platform built exclusively around that skill can go deeper on pattern-recognition training than a broader multi-format platform typically does.
The tradeoff is coverage breadth: if your actual assessment turns out to include numerical or verbal sections alongside the abstract component — which is common, since many employers use combined batteries rather than single-skill tests — ReasonEra's specialised focus won't help with those other sections at all, and you'd need a separate resource for them regardless of how much you've invested in abstract-specific practice.
ReasonEra's unlimited-pass pricing model rewards genuinely high-volume practice — a candidate working through dozens or hundreds of abstract-reasoning questions over a two-week stretch gets meaningfully better per-question value from an unlimited pass than from paying per question. This calculus flips for lower-volume use: a candidate who only needs to check their understanding on a handful of specific questions, or who's facing a one-off assessment rather than an extended practice period, typically gets better value from a pay-as-you-go model that doesn't require committing to a pass upfront regardless of how much they end up using it. Being honest with yourself about how much actual practice volume you realistically plan to do — not how much you aspire to do — is the more reliable way to pick between the two pricing models than assuming more is automatically better.
Candidates facing a mixed battery — abstract reasoning alongside numerical or verbal sections — sometimes get the best of both by pairing ReasonEra's deep abstract-specific practice with a broader tool like TestSolve for the rest of the battery, rather than trying to force one platform to cover a format it wasn't built for. This isn't a knock on either platform's design — it reflects the genuine difference between a specialist tool built to go deep on one skill and a generalist tool built to flex across whatever question type actually shows up. Recognising which kind of assessment you're actually facing, mixed or single-format, is the first and most useful step in choosing the right combination for your specific situation.
Technically yes, but ReasonEra shows the answer on your computer screen, while TestSolve shows it on a separate phone.
No. ReasonEra specialises in abstract, logical, and inductive reasoning — pattern-matching tests like Matrigma, CCAT spatial, and Cognify. For numerical or verbal questions, you need TestSolve or manual preparation.
For heavy usage across multiple abstract tests, ReasonEra's €49 unlimited pass can be better value. For a single test with 30 questions, TestSolve is significantly cheaper at $14.99. Most candidates sit one test per employer.
Only for the abstract-reasoning portion. ReasonEra's specialised focus doesn't extend to numerical or verbal sections, so you'd need a separate resource for those regardless of how much you invest in abstract-specific practice.
Base it on realistic practice volume, not aspiration. High-volume practice over an extended period favours an unlimited pass; a one-off assessment or a handful of specific questions favours pay-as-you-go pricing.
ReasonEra claims 98% on Matrigma specifically. TestSolve achieves very high accuracy across all question types using multi-model consensus. On abstract reasoning alone, both perform well. On numerical and verbal, only TestSolve has coverage.
If your assessment has both abstract and mixed sections, you could use ReasonEra for Matrigma-style matrices and TestSolve for the numerical/verbal sections. In practice, most candidates find TestSolve sufficient for all sections.
ReasonEra typically offers a small number of free sample questions to get a feel for the Matrigma-style format before committing to a paid package. TestSolve takes a similar approach with a genuinely free first solve — the difference is that TestSolve's free solve works against your actual real question in the moment, rather than a fixed sample set.
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