Comparison

Hands vs Tap Tangram

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

Head to head
About

Hands

Features
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Hands-On Math: Tangrams creates a virtual math playground where students explore, investigate and discover mathematical concepts. Students use the classic 7-piece tangram on an interactive playground to discover and explore, puzzles, designs, geometry, fractions, angles, shapes, and much more. Using Hands-On Math: Tangrams students can develop the following important mathematical concepts: Shapes and Properties Logical Patterns and Sequences Meaning of Fractions Classifying Angles and Measurement Creativity and Design Key Features: Open-ended Tangram Playground. Supports Discovery and Directed Teaching Strategies . Problem Solving Activities which Can Be Solved Using Virtual Manipulatives. Helps to Build an Intuitive Understanding of Geometry. On/Off Options and Controls for Various Features. Tangrams Playground The classic 7 tangram pieces are provided for use on the Hands-On Math Playground. Pieces can be placed, moved, arranged, rotated and grouped in order to represent mathematical ideas. Topics: The Properties of Geometric Shapes Visual Puzzle Problem Solving Fractions (Shading Parts of a Whole) Acute, Right and Obtuse Angles Symmetry Rotations and Translation

About

Tap Tangram

Engage in a fun math and trivia quiz game that combines Tangram puzzles with customizable learning. Practice arithmetic skills, solve over a hundred unique puzzles, and compete with friends in multiplayer modes. Designed for elementary students, it offers a dynamic and personalized educational experience.

Highlights
  • Tangram puzzle solving
  • Customizable math practice (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
  • Trivia questions
  • Multiple user profiles with custom avatars
  • Multiplayer and collaborative play
  • Detailed game statistics
  • Classroom support features
Features
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Play with your friends, and solve Tangram puzzles in this great math and trivia quiz game. Highly customizable, and beautiful dynamic graphics make the learning experience fun for all. Customize your own avatar, and set your own level of play! Every player is asked individualized questions. SOLVE TANGRAMS: Every Tangram (and there are over one hundred) requires exactly 7 pieces. To solve a Tangram you need to earn pieces by answering questions correctly. The more questions you answer the higher your score. The more Tangrams you solve, the higher your score. FUN MATH PRACTICE: Practice math skills as you solve Tangram puzzles either on your own, or with your friends. Each players profile can be configured to focus on the individual needs of the player. β€’ Multiple user profiles - create your own avatar β€’ Customizable math skills for each player: - Addition - Subtraction - Division - Multiplication (use this to effectively practice your Times Tables!) β€’ Difficulty setting and a number range setting to further tune math questions. β€’ Trivia questions can also be included to make the game a little more fun. Lots of fun trivia for kids has been included. Math questions are presented as either multiple choice, or math sentences. You also have the option to restrict this to multiple choice only on a per-student basis. CLASSROOM SUPPORT Designed to support classroom learning, Tap Tangram provides a unique and engaging way to practice a range of elementary math concepts for kids ages 6-12 and up. Students can play as individuals, or in a group. Tap Tangram supports shared iPad and is compatible with the Classroom app. Tap Tangram supports multiplayer games either on a single device (iPad or iPhone 6+) or over a local Wifi network. Students can connect their games together and have a race to complete their Tangrams! Multiplayer / multi-device games support up to 2 players on a single iPad or iPhone 6+, or up to 6 players across any mixture of devices! Set up teams of players in a classroom. Tap Tangram’s multiplayer game also supports collaborative play by allowing players to share puzzle pieces between each other. Detailed statistics of games are recorded and can be displayed from player profiles. A future update will allow these to be shared with a teacher. ----------------------------------------- KNOW WHAT'S INSIDE As a Know What's Inside member, we follow the "Know what's inside" best practices for kids' apps ----------------------------------------- PKCLsoft is a member of Know What's Inside, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families. PKCLsoft takes children's privacy very seriously. This kids app: - Does not collect any information - Does not contain ads - Does not contain in-app purchases - Does not contain integration with social networks - Does not use analytics / data collection tools

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Tap Tangram at 3 against Hands's 1. Tap Tangram also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Hands costs $2.99 and Tap Tangram $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hands ships an update every 25 months, Tap Tangram every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Hands versus Tap Tangram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandsTap Tangram
Price$2.99$1.99 β€” better
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 20 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Paid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVentura Educational SystemspkclSoft

In-app purchases

None

Hands

No in-app purchases

None

Tap Tangram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hands free?
Hands costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap Tangram free?
Tap Tangram costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hands or Tap Tangram have ads?
Neither Hands nor Tap Tangram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hands or Tap Tangram?
Hands ships an update every 25 months, and Tap Tangram every 20 months. Most recently, Hands was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tap Tangram on October 12, 2026.

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