Hands vs Animal Math Games School Ed
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)
Animal Math Games School Ed
This app provides teacher-designed math lessons for children in Pre-K through 2nd grade. It uses engaging games to build number sense and foundational math skills through play, with progressive difficulty for easy differentiation.
- Pattern recognition
- Number identification and counting
- Addition and subtraction
- Place value
- Word problems
- Visual math models
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TEACHER DESIGNED MATH LESSON PRACTICE FOR Pre-K TO 2nd GRADE Animal Math School Edition is created by classroom teachers and tested with real students to build strong number sense through play. Perfect for centers, small-group instruction, intervention, homeschool, and independent practice, it supports the foundational skills taught in Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade. WHY TEACHERS & FAMILIES CHOOSE THE SCHOOL EDITION • Classroom-ready: distraction-free experience designed for elementary learners • Clear, kid-friendly instructions and visual models • Short, replayable activities for skill fluency and confidence • Progressive difficulty across grades for easy differentiation • Designed for iPad & iPhone; great for school or home use • Child-safe. No ads. No links. No complicated menus PRE-K SKILLS (Early Learning & Readiness) • Pattern recognition (AB/ABB/ABC) • Shapes & colors • Compare sizes: bigger/smaller • Number identification • Counting (objects & sets) • Most & least • Gentle math introduction KINDERGARTEN SKILLS (Number Sense & Basics) • Pre-K review for mastery • Counting to higher numbers • Number order/Cardinality • Building numbers • First & last • Greatest & least • Skip counting • Addition & subtraction within 10 • Basic equations with visuals • Picture models & ten-frames • All prior skills at a higher difficulty 1ST GRADE SKILLS (Fluency & Reasoning) • Kindergarten review for fluency • Addition & subtraction within 20 • True/False equation checks • Compare numbers: greater than, less than, equal to • Even & odd • Number sentences • Word problems (read-to-solve) • Advanced equations and missing numbers • All prior skills at a higher difficulty 2ND GRADE SKILLS (Place Value & Multi-Step Thinking) • 1st grade review for confidence • Compare numbers: greater than, less than, or equal to • Even & odd (reason with pairs) • Place value (ones, tens, hundreds) • Which sign is missing form the equation? • Build the equation from models • Complex equations & multi-step practice • Intro to algebraic thinking • All prior skills at a higher difficulty BUILT FOR REAL CLASSROOMS Animal Math School Edition focuses on essential concepts aligned with current state standards and modern, research-based teaching frameworks—including counting & cardinality, operations & algebraic thinking, and base-ten place value. Activities emphasize visual math, concrete models, and math talk to help learners explain their thinking. GREAT FOR • Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade • Math centers, rotations, and stations • RTI/MTSS, special education, and enrichment • Homeschool and after-school practice Thank you teachers for all you do!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hands at $2.99 against Animal Math Games School Ed's $12.99. Animal Math Games School Ed's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 27 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Hands costs $2.99 and Animal Math Games School Ed $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Animal Math Games School Ed holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animal Math Games School Ed has 68 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Hands ships an update every 27 months, Animal Math Games School Ed every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hands | Animal Math Games School Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $12.99 |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | 4.3 (68 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 68 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ventura Educational Systems | Eggroll Games LLC |
Customer experience
Hands
Animal Math Games School Ed
In-app purchases
Hands
No in-app purchases
Animal Math Games School Ed
No in-app purchases
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