Comparison

Hands vs 2nd Grade Math Challenge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hands

This app offers a challenging introduction to algebra for students who have completed introductory levels. It introduces negative numbers and new game pieces to solve more complex equations, enhancing self-esteem and understanding.

Highlights
  • Solves equations with negative numbers
  • Introduces new game pieces for algebraic concepts
  • Video introductions for each lesson
  • Includes examples and exercises
  • Enhances self-esteem through success
Features
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"Great intro to Algebra!" This Hands-On Equations Level 3 app is intended for students who have already completed Level 1 and 2 of Hands-On Equations and who would like the challenge of more sophisticated equations involving negative numbers. In Level 3, the student solves equations such as 4x – (-4) = -8 and 3(-x) + 2 = -10 + x, which contain negative constants. The green numbered cube, which represents the opposite of the red numbered cube, is introduced at this level. Since the red and green number cubes are opposite of each other, when they are together on the same side of the balance, their value is zero and may therefore be removed without affecting the balance. A video introduction is provided for each lesson. (See the sample YouTube video at http://youtu.be/VFYQ47EAqZw.) Each video introduction is followed by two examples and ten exercises. It is essential for the student to view the lesson video prior to attempting the examples and exercises for that lesson. Hands-On Equations is the ideal introduction to algebra for elementary and middle school students. Not only will students have fun and be fascinated with the program, their sense of self-esteem will be dramatically enhanced as they experience success with sophisticated algebraic equations. High school students struggling with algebra will likely experience success and understanding for the first time as they work with this app. More information on Hands-On Equations can be found at www.borenson.com and on YouTube.

About

2nd Grade Math Challenge

Test your 2nd-grade math skills with 100 engaging questions and puzzles. Track your progress, share your score with a personalized certificate, and challenge friends and family to friendly competitions. Step-by-step solutions are available for better understanding.

Highlights
  • 100 math questions and levels
  • Includes math puzzles
  • Create and share score certificates
  • Challenge friends and family
  • Step-by-step solution guides
Features
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Challenge your mind with 2nd grade level Math and see where you stand. There are 100 questions/levels sprinkled with some interesting Math puzzles in between. Create and share a certificate of your final score. Challenge your friends and family to see who can score the most. Watch step-by-step solution for better understanding of answers.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 2nd Grade Math Challenge at Free against Hands's $7.99. 2nd Grade Math Challenge also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and device support (3 vs 1). Hands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (26 vs 7). On update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

2nd Grade Math Challenge is free to download; Hands costs $7.99 up front. 2nd Grade Math Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2nd Grade Math Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hands ships an update every 3 months, 2nd Grade Math Challenge every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hands versus 2nd Grade Math Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHands2nd Grade Math Challenge
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (26 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHands On EquationsIT365 Solutions Inc

Customer experience

Hands

All ratings26 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative15.0%

2nd Grade Math Challenge

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hands

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

2nd Grade Math Challenge

One-time1
  • Remove all Ads from Math 2$0.99

Questions

Is Hands free?
Hands costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 2nd Grade Math Challenge free?
2nd Grade Math Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hands or 2nd Grade Math Challenge?
2nd Grade Math Challenge is rated higher. Hands averages 4.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while 2nd Grade Math Challenge averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Hands or 2nd Grade Math Challenge have ads?
Neither Hands nor 2nd Grade Math Challenge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hands or 2nd Grade Math Challenge?
Hands ships an update every 3 months, and 2nd Grade Math Challenge every 5 months. Most recently, Hands was updated on October 16, 2026 and 2nd Grade Math Challenge on October 16, 2026.

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