# Hand vs First Down

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Down at none against Hand's 12. First Down also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hand's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hand sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. First Down asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hand ships an update every 5 weeks, First Down every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hand | First Down |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loyal Health & Fitness, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088263310) | [Ricardo Sanches Frias](https://appshunter.io/developer/1149622682) |

## What reviewers say

### Hand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-to-hand-combat-training/id979518614)

Learn close-quarters combat techniques and improve your physical fitness. This app offers structured training programs with HD instructional videos and audio guidance from a digital trainer. Workouts can be streamed or done offline, and a premium coaching option is available.

**Highlights:** Close-quarters combat techniques, Physical fitness improvement, Structured training programs, HD instructional videos, Audio guidance, Offline workout option

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Fitivity Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| ad Free One Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.49 | per year |
| HAND COMBAT YEARLY | $29.99 | per year |
| Entire Program - Seals & Ranger Combat Moves | $4.99 | one-time |
| Entire Program - Krav Maga Moves & Techniques | $4.99 | one-time |
| Entire Program - Muay Thai Training | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Levels - Judo Training | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase levels of all programs | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Subscription | $299.99 | one-time |


### First Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-down/id1149622683)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hand free?

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

### Is First Down free?

First Down is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Hand or First Down have ads?

Hand shows ads; First Down does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hand or First Down?

Hand ships an update every 5 weeks, and First Down every 3 months. Most recently, Hand was updated on October 24, 2026 and First Down on October 26, 2026.

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