The ASL App User Reviews

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WASTE OF MONEY!!!

I bought the full version so I could learn more and it said it worked but I can't download anything. This was complete waste of my money!

Great for daily practice!

It’s really hard to find places that consistently and effectively help learn sign language. This app is good for beginners as the words only appear as the signer says them, so you don’t have to guess what each word is. I haven’t gotten far enough to see how well grammar is incorporated.

Once you know the alphabet, the app organizes signs such that all of the categories build on the previous lessons, so you learn important signs like “I” “me” “you” very early, then they show you “learn” then they add onto that by showing you “I learn signs” and before you know it you can remember how to sign “I learned how to sign when I was young” and make full sentences.

If you know the alphabet and want to start learning with light exposure to the language over time, this app is fantastic. Not to mention you have access to the entire app’s content forever after paying a single fee. I’d highly recommend it.
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This is the best ASL app I could find!

I took a year of ASL and forgot most of it, and searching through all the ASL apps I could, this one is my favorite so far. I actually just bought the full version because I liked the layout so much. The order of learning things is intuitive and I really like that you can see which signs are in each group with the index button. The only thing I’d really want is a written explanation of ASL sentence structure (which I admittedly may have missed), though every sentence signed is an example of that.

Thank you all for the work you put into this app!
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Love this app

I’ve had this app for a few years now, and I love it. They keep adding more content- which is always appreciated!

It’s a super simple app, but gives you so many topics with tons of different sayings. I really like how they sign while the words appear in the corner of the screen. It’s an effective way to understand the grammar of ASL.

There is also an “info” feature for certain signs that may vary slightly from other signs. It’s great because it makes you aware of slight differences in hand placement, or even how facial expressions are important.

I love the new additions to the app, such as the search feature, and the ability to star and save sayings or words to come back to later.

I still have a lot to learn with what’s already provided, but I hope they add even more words & sayings soon!
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Was awesome

It was awesome and I was thoroughly enjoying it, but now it will not open. Full updated, iPad has been reset, I’ve logged in and out, and yet nothing..

Helpful but expensive

10$ is kind of a ripoff for the amount of information that is provided. There are free lessons, vocabulary quizzes as well as history and grammar online that can give you a much better understanding of ASL

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This is not asl this is pse you go up to someone who is mute or that uses asl they will not understand what your saying waste of my money

Great just need more

The signers are amazing. Easy to understand and they rarely need slowed down. The only problem is that I think some things are missing. Under the “Voting” section, President and Secretary of State are listed but not Vice President. You could probably finger spell VP but I don’t think that is the normal way. Also I don’t think emergencies should be paid for in case you are in a real emergency.

All in all, it’s a well designed app that just needs a little more.
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Not enough basic signs

It’s a great app, but doesn’t really touch into facial expression, doesn’t include enough basic terms like friendship terms like “best friend”, the states and providences of the US and Canada, names of animals, months of the year, vehicle terms like “car” “truck” “motorcycle”, it just feels lacking for an app with dictionary in the name. Idk if maybe they need like a kick starter or something to really get some more meat in the app for people to learn with and use a resource or what That would be something I’d be willing to support. Maybe even making the app totally free through the Kickstarter funds would be cool.
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Fantastic!

I love, LOVE, LOVE this app! I appreciate that there are members of the Deaf community and hearing allies teaching the material and that I have a chance to learn idiomatic phrases and slang as well as basic signs. Bonus: Nyles DiMarco, from America’s Top Model teaches some of the signs! That alone, makes it worth the in-app purchases, in my opinion. Getting all the bundles is only $9.99, which for all that information, great videos, and easy accessibility makes it a steal! I like that you can buy everything up front and are not being drained by a subscription. I am a real person, not affiliated with the app ;) I am excited to use these signs with my teenage son, who has autism and my step-dad, who is HOH.
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