# Red Hands vs Switchgear

The clearest difference is rating: Switchgear at 5.0 against Red Hands's 4.6. Switchgear also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Red Hands's advantage is ratings volume (8.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red Hands sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Switchgear sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Switchgear holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Hands has 8.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Red Hands ships an update every 4 months, Switchgear monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Hands | Switchgear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-hands-fun-2-player-games/id966897134/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchgear/id6473445912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 170 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peaksel](https://appshunter.io/developer/618105376) | [Alpha Innovation Game Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088653898) |

## What reviewers say

### Red Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-hands-fun-2-player-games/id966897134)

Challenge a friend to a fast-paced 2-player game testing your reflexes and speed. Tap to slap and retreat at the right moment to score points. Choose from various cool hand types for a unique experience.

**Highlights:** 2-player gameplay, Reflex and speed testing, Tap-based controls, Customizable hand types, Score tracking, First to 10 points wins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🤩 Great for playing with friends and family
- 😄 Funny and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Addictive and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Too many ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Lack of single-player mode
- 🎨 Limited character/hand customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Screen freezing or crashing issues
- Unresponsive controls or delayed input detection
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
- Graphical glitches or visual bugs

**Requested features**

- Add single-player mode against AI
- Introduce more hand/character customization options
- Reduce ads or make them less intrusive
- Implement a timer or speed mode for faster gameplay


### Switchgear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchgear/id6473445912)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slow Time X5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jolly Roger X5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Time X5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shield X5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Life x5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack X3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack X10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack X25 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack X75 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack X200 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Hands free?

Red Hands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Switchgear free?

Switchgear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Red Hands or Switchgear?

Switchgear is rated higher. Red Hands averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Switchgear averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Red Hands or Switchgear have ads?

Both Red Hands and Switchgear show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Red Hands or Switchgear?

Red Hands ships an update every 4 months, and Switchgear monthly. Most recently, Red Hands was updated on October 25, 2026 and Switchgear on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*