Hands vs Trigonometry Quick Reference
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.
Trigonometry Quick Reference
This app offers a concise overview of fundamental trigonometry concepts, including sine, cosine, tangent, and inverse functions. It serves as a quick reference tool for students to review key ideas and test their understanding with quizzes.
- Overview of basic trigonometry concepts
- Explanations of sine, cosine, and tangent
- Information on inverse functions
- Unit circle, ranges, and domains
- Quizzes to measure understanding
- Detailed explanations on key topics
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Trigonometry Quick Reference provides an overview of the basic concepts needed for success in trigonometry. It provides a simple way to access and review the fundamental ideas of Trigonometry. After studying the information on one of the screens students can take a quiz to measure their understanding. Here are a few of the ways you will use Trigonometry Quick Reference everyday with your students: • Use Trigonometry Quick Reference as an informational tool to help students understand and review basic concepts of trigonometry, including the meaning and application of sine, cosine, and tangent functions, inverse functions, the unit circuit, ranges and domains. •Tap the areas of the screen to bring up more detailed information and explanations about essential trigonometry concepts. •Tap to get more information about key topics including trigonometric functions, trigonometric laws, inverse function, periodic formulas, tangent and cotangent identities, sum and difference formulas and many other key concepts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Trigonometry Quick Reference at $0.99 against Hands's $7.99. Trigonometry Quick Reference also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Hands's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 $7.99 and Trigonometry Quick Reference $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Trigonometry Quick Reference holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hands has 77 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Hands's written reviews are positive against 100% of Trigonometry Quick Reference's.
Hands ships an update every 5 months, Trigonometry Quick Reference every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hands | Trigonometry Quick Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (77 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 77 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 231 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henry Borenson | Ventura Educational Systems |
Customer experience
Hands
Trigonometry Quick Reference
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
Trigonometry Quick Reference
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hands
No in-app purchases
Trigonometry Quick Reference
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hands free?
Is Trigonometry Quick Reference free?
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