Hands vs Cretapedia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hands
This app introduces algebra concepts for students who have completed Level 1. It teaches how to solve equations involving a white pawn representing an unknown value and its opposite. Engaging video lessons and interactive exercises enhance understanding and build confidence in solving algebraic problems.
- Solve equations with unknown values
- Learn about opposite values
- Interactive video introductions
- Practice with examples and exercises
- Visual representation of algebraic concepts
- Build confidence in algebra
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Hands-On Equations® Level 2 Continue the Fun Way to Learn Algebra! You've mastered the fundamentals. Now it's time for the next exciting step in your algebra journey! Hands-On Equations® Level 2 introduces an innovative new game piece—the white pawn, which represents the opposite of x. Using the white pawn together with the familiar blue pawn and numbered cubes, students learn elegant new strategies for solving increasingly sophisticated equations. Watch students confidently solve equations such as: 3x = –x + 4 and x – 3(–x) + 2 = 8 – 2x while enjoying the same highly visual, intuitive approach that has helped more than one million students better understand algebra. Discover More Advanced Algebra Naturally As students solve increasingly challenging equations, they intuitively apply important mathematical ideas, including: • Additive inverses • The additive property of zero • The addition property of equality As they solve these Level 2 equations, students discover how to add positive and negative numbers—without formal instruction. Rather than memorizing procedures, students develop a genuine understanding of why algebra works. Who Should Use Level 2? Hands-On Equations Level 2 is the natural continuation for students who have completed Level 1, including: • Gifted students in Grades 2 and above • Elementary students in Grades 4 and above • Middle school students • High school students who would benefit from a clearer, more visual approach to algebra • Adults who wish they had learned algebra this way the first time Experience Success. Build Confidence. As students experience continued success solving increasingly challenging equations, they develop greater confidence, deeper understanding, and an appreciation for the beauty and simplicity of algebra. If you enjoyed Hands-On Equations Level 1, you'll love discovering what you can accomplish in Level 2. For more information about Hands-On Equations, visit www.borenson.com. For app support, contact: info@borenson.com.
Cretapedia
An ad-free educational app for children aged 5-12, offering engaging science lessons through interactive 3D animations and fun quizzes. It covers over 20 topics, fostering curiosity and developing critical thinking skills in a playful, story-driven environment.
- 20+ science topics
- Bite-sized lessons
- Fun quizzes
- 3D animations
- Interactive models
- Develops critical thinking
- Story-driven content
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Smarter screen time! A safe, ad-free space where kids 5–12 can explore science with confidence. 1. Discover Fascinating Topics From animals to space, 20+ fascinating topics that spark curiosity Bite-sized lessons make even complex ideas easy to grasp Fun quizzes keep kids motivated and proud of progress 2. See Learning Come Alive Stunning 3D animations bring abstract concepts to life Interactive models let kids zoom, rotate, and explore in detail 3. Grow Future-Ready Skills Boost focus, memory, and observation through exploration Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity Strengthen imagination and curiosity—the foundation of lifelong learning 4. Learning that Feels Like Play Story-driven content keeps kids engaged start to finish Gamified progress makes learning fun, not forced Every session feels like an adventure, not a lecture Current Courses Available: Biology & Health: Human Body, Microorganisms Earth & Space Sciences: Rocks and Minerals, Weather and Climate, Space, Landforms Physical Sciences: Physics, Chemistry Animals & Plants: Dinosaurs, Fish, Insects, Birds, Plants, Marine Animals, Mammals, Amphibians, African Animals, Paleozoic Animals Engineering & Technology: Great Inventions, Machines History & Social Sciences: Ancient Civilizations, European Civilization, Chinese Architecture Coming Soon: Math Is Fun, Mushrooms, Forest Animals, Mars, Air and Space, Transportation, Agriculture, Toxic Creatures, Brain Science, Diseases, Reptiles, and more! READY TO EXPLORE? Spark your child’s curiosity and ignite a lifelong love of science. Download Cretapedia today and start their adventure into the wonders of the natural world! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeul
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cretapedia at Free against Hands's $7.99. Cretapedia also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 77). Hands's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 43%) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On rating, ads, device support 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
Cretapedia is free to download; Hands costs $7.99 up front. Cretapedia sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hands against 4.6 for Cretapedia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cretapedia has 1.7K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Hands's written reviews are positive against 43% of Cretapedia's.
Hands ships an update every 5 months, Cretapedia monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hands | Cretapedia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (77 ratings) | 4.6 (1.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews — better | 43.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 77 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 231 MB | 227 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hands On Equations | AMAZING EDTECH PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
Hands
Cretapedia
User reviews
Hands
From 77 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to understand algebra
- 💡 Visual and verbal explanations
- 👍 Great for visual learners
- 👍 Makes algebra click
- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy completion streaks
- 🐛 Glitchy tutorials
- 🐛 Lesson 12 equations too hard
- 🐛 Lesson 9 won't accept correct answer
- 🐛 App crashes on iOS 9
Cretapedia
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great learning app for kids
- 🚀 Amazing way to learn
- 💡 Engaging and interactive content
- 👍 Excellent for homeschooling
- 👍 Teaches advanced content in an easy-to-understand way
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Misleading subscription practices
- 💡 Limited content and features
- 💡 Not available in other languages
- 🔒 Poor customer support
Bugs and requests
Hands
Reported bugs
9 issues- Bug in number wheel slows completion streaks
- Tutorials have too much jargon
- Lesson 12 equations too hard
- Lesson 8 tutorials have too much jargon
- Lesson 9 glitch, won't accept correct answer
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- App not working for iOS 9, crashes when clicking 'value'
- Paid version has advertising
- Paid version doesn't work, crashes when entering value of x
- Volume does not work on the app, videos of little value
Requested features
4 requests- Make lessons harder
- Add more challenges
- Add video explanation after each problem
- More advanced concepts
Cretapedia
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subscription issues and inability to access paid content
- App closing during sign-up process
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add more dinosaur content and battles
- Improve quiz and review features
- Offer a more affordable subscription model
- Provide a neutral perspective on religious topics
In-app purchases
Hands
No in-app purchases
Cretapedia
- MONTHLY-30 DAYS FREE1 Month trial$13.991 Month
- MONTHLY-7 DAYS FREE7 Days trial$13.991 Month
- MONTHLY-BASIC$13.991 Month
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- YEARLY-PROMOTION1 Year trial$119.991 Year
- YEARLY-PROMOTION2 variants$119.991 Year
- YEARLY-BASIC$119.991 Year
- YEARLY-7 DAYS FREE7 Days trial$119.991 Year
- Ccoin$10.00
- Ccoins$20.00
- Ccoins$50.00
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