Hands vs Addition Concentrated
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hands
This app offers an interactive way to learn math concepts like set theory, geometry, and logic. It features 8 levels of difficulty, presenting students with challenges to solve using attribute blocks and logical reasoning. It's designed to improve basic math skills and logical thinking for elementary students.
- Interactive math concept learning
- Set theory, geometry, number theory, logic
- 8 levels of difficulty
- Logical problem-solving challenges
- Venn diagram exercises
- Shape and pattern recognition
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Hands-On Math Attribute Blocks provides an interactive learning environment for learning and enhancing mathematical concepts related to set theory, geometry, number theory, and logical thinking. It is a perfect classroom tool for core mathematics instruction and enrichment. While using this app students will use mathematical thinking skills to solve randomly generated problems. Students will find the challenges solvable through interaction. The skills learned are relevant to the elementary mathematics curriculum. Encourage your students to try Hands-On Math Attribute Blocks, and as they do you will see them get better at many basic math skills. Attribute Blocks offers 8 levels of difficulty. Younger learners will benefit from the settings where the challenge is to place blocks and determine the logical rules for which blocks are accepted and which blocks are rejected. For older students teachers may want to use some of the options where the challenge is to find a missing rule for a pattern or Venn diagram. Targeted Mathematical Development in the Following Areas: Set Theory - Sets, subsets, negations, union, intersection and Venn diagrams Geometry - Names and properties of shapes Number Theory - Sequences and patterns Logic and Reasoning - Solving logical problems using the scientific method, deductive reasoning Levels: Level 1: Shapes and Colors - Getting Familiar with Attribute Blocks Level 2: Classifying Shapes - Recognizing Similar Attributes Level 3: Classifying Shapes using Two Attributes - Recognizing Similarities and Differences Level 4: Logicial Patterns - Recognizing Differences to Develop a Pattern Level 5: 2 x 2 - Logical Problem Solving based on Attributes and Differences Level 6: 3 x 3 - Logical Problem Solving based on Attributes and Differences Level 7: Venn Diagram - Logical Relationships (Two Attributes) Level 8: Venn Diagram - Logical Relationships (Three Attributes)
Addition Concentrated
Practice addition with single to five-digit numbers using two distinct methods. Offers visual customization options for accessibility and large display for classroom use.
- Addition practice
- Single to five-digit numerals
- Column-by-column method
- Multiple choice mode
- Customizable background colors
- Large numeral display
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Solve addition problems of one-digit to five-digit numerals, either in the traditional right-to-left, column-by-column method; or in multiple choice mode, to select the answer from four choices. Eight background color choices including white-on-black and black-on-white, for users with mild visual impairment. Perfect for use with a classroom iPad. Numerals, as displayed on the iPad, are large enough to be seen at a distance, so it's great for a group demonstration or a challenge between teams.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Addition Concentrated at 5.0 against Hands's 2.0. Addition Concentrated also leads on chart position (#162 vs unranked) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Hands costs $2.99 and Addition Concentrated $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Addition Concentrated holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Hands ships an update every 27 months, Addition Concentrated every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hands | Addition Concentrated |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 25 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #162 — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ventura Educational Systems | Catherine Vitti |
Customer experience
Hands
Addition Concentrated
In-app purchases
Hands
No in-app purchases
Addition Concentrated
No in-app purchases







