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24 alternatives to Dual

Learning to think programmatically as an everyday skill

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Dual launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Skillshare for iOS▲146

   Learn just about anything.

   2014 · skillshare.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Test your (soft) skills▲70

   Amazing brain and knowledge trivia

   2016 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Dwelp▲72

   An elegant dot-connecting puzzler

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Reverse Addition▲54

   Mental maths for addition

   2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   MindNode 5▲306

   Visual brainstorming on your Mac, iPhone and iPad

   2017 · mindnode.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   TwoDots▲194

   A beautiful new puzzle game for iOS from the makers of Dots

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Concepts▲125

   A smarter sketching, design and visual thinking app for iPad

   2015 · concepts.app · its alternatives →

8. 8
   CleverDeck▲98

   Learn languages more efficiently with spaced repetition

   2017 · cleverdeck.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Mindscope▲86

   Mind-mapping meets outlining

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Two or More▲73

    A stylish color-matching puzzle game for IOS platform

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Uncover▲56

    Play in a memorable way and train your brain.

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Primed Mind▲91

    An immersive mindset coaching that provides personal growth

    2017 · primedmind.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Hopscotch▲94

    Coding for kids: an iPad programming language

    2014 · gethopscotch.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    appANDdown▲54

    Very simple yet engaging puzzle game

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Shades▲72

    A zen like game of colors

    2015 · uovo.dk · its alternatives →

16. 16
    ONE Lettered QUIZ▲72

    Get wise, agile, and reasoning through a tap of one letter!

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Mindware: Tools for Smart Thinking▲77

    Solve problems by thinking more effectively

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Gridland ▲87

    An adictive roleplaying stacking puzzle

    2015 · gridland.doublespeakgames.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Neuron▲126

    Teaching machines to learn

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Almost Impossible!▲111

    A side-scrolling atmospheric puzzle platformer

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Genius Camp▲69

    Competitive IQ Tests, Brain Teasers and Quiz Game

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    The Guides▲58

    Not your average puzzler

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Math Brain▲105

    Level up your math skills with many interesting exercises.

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Upmind▲98

    Learn foreign languages with quizzes, GIFs and mini-games

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →