# Hands vs Math

The clearest difference is rating: Math at 3.1 against Hands's 2.0. Math also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Hands's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Hands costs $2.99 and Math $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Math holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hands ships an update every 35 months, Math every 26 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hands | Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-on-math-bean-sticks/id490205611/reviews) | **[3.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-u-see-manipulatives/id874332429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | — | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 26 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ventura Educational Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/371324172) | [Demme Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/874332432) |

## What reviewers say

### Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-on-math-bean-sticks/id490205611)

Explore place value, addition, and subtraction with regrouping through interactive simulations. This app models the decimal place value system using virtual "Bean Sticks" for hands-on learning and concept development.

**Highlights:** Place value exploration, Addition and subtraction with regrouping, Decimal place value system modeling, Interactive virtual manipulatives, Concept development through interaction, Number naming and expanded notation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-u-see-manipulatives/id874332429)

This app provides a virtual collection of math manipulatives, mirroring the physical tools used with a specific math curriculum. It helps illustrate a wide range of mathematical concepts from basic numbers to algebraic expressions.

**Highlights:** Virtual math manipulatives, Illustrates numbers and operations, Teaches fractions and decimals, Covers integers and algebraic expressions, Supports Math-U-See curriculum

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hands free?

Hands costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Math free?

Math costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hands or Math?

Math is rated higher. Hands averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Math averages 3.1 from 28 ratings.

### Do Hands or Math have ads?

Neither Hands nor Math shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hands or Math?

Hands ships an update every 35 months, and Math every 26 months. Most recently, Hands was updated on November 1, 2026 and Math on November 1, 2026.

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