Hands vs 2nd Grade Math Challenge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 100 math questions and levels
- Includes math puzzles
- Create and share score certificates
- Challenge friends and family
- Step-by-step solution guides
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Hands ships an update every 3 months, 2nd Grade Math Challenge every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | Hands | 2nd Grade Math Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (26 ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 188 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hands On Equations | IT365 Solutions Inc |
Customer experience
Hands
2nd Grade Math Challenge
In-app purchases
Hands
No in-app purchases
2nd Grade Math Challenge
- Remove all Ads from Math 2$0.99
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