Hands vs CareerTEC
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.
CareerTEC
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The CareerTEC app is a great way to conveniently access the most recent news, announcements, and events. Users also have quick access to important contacts using the Staff Directory where they can contact employees at CareerTEC. Contact Us provides maps of locations, a convenient way to dial important phone numbers, and provide other helpful information. Users will be able to stay up to date on current events, and receive important announcements with push notifications.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CareerTEC at Free against Hands's $7.99. CareerTEC also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Hands's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 38 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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
CareerTEC is free to download; Hands costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hands ships an update every 3 months, CareerTEC every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hands | CareerTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 188 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hands On Equations | Career & Technical Education Consortium |
In-app purchases
Hands
No in-app purchases
CareerTEC
No in-app purchases
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