# Baby Sign Dictionary ASL — American Sign Language

> American Sign Language dictionary for babies with video tutorials and quizzes. (iPhone/iPad app by Baby Sign and Learn.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-sign-dictionary-asl/id527817092 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Baby Sign and Learn](https://appshunter.io/developer/414830313)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 233 App Store ratings · 91 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 531 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2012-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-sign-dictionary-asl/id527817092/reviews.md

## What is Baby Sign Dictionary ASL?

Take the guess work out of parenting and discover the joy of knowing what your baby has to say before she can talk! One of the most fundamental human desires is to be understood - help your baby communicate by teaching her baby sign language.

This app includes approx. 340 signs and over 1 hour of real life video demonstrations! The friendly presenters in the 'Baby Sign Language Dictionary' app will help you to learn to sign with your baby in an engaging and enjoyable way.

The keyword signs demonstrated in this video dictionary are based on American Sign Language (ASL). All signs have been carefully selected for their ease of use, helpfulness to carers and appropriateness for baby's interests and daily routine.

Each sign has a detailed video tutorial covering information such as: simple instructions on how to perform the sign, clever tips to help you remember the sign and practical suggestions on how to introduce the sign to your baby.

The signs are also organized into categories such as: action words, animals, daily routines, feelings and emotions, food, manners and behavior, and nature – all of which are arranged alphabetically for quick and easy searching.

To test your baby signing knowledge, the app also comes with a fun interactive video quiz that will help you learn and remember the signs. You can also mark signs as part of your favorites list.

Other key features:
     • high quality graphics and videos optimized for viewing on Retina displays.
     • optional setting to allow continuous play through of all signs in a category.
     • swipe through the signs in a category without returning to the menu.
     • optional setting to view a simplified demonstration for a sign rather than the complete tutorial.

This app makes the perfect parent's companion to the popular 'Baby Sign and Learn' animated apps (also available on the App Store).  Featuring gentle guidance and practical advice, this app has been designed to help make teaching your baby to sign as easy as waving “bye-bye”!

Visit http://www.babysignandlearn.com for more information about baby sign language.

NOTE TO PARENTS ABOUT SAFETY
• This app contains age-appropriate content for preschoolers.
• This app contains items that can be purchased for real money. This app contains a parental gate to stop your little ones making unauthorized purchases. You can turn off in-app purchases completely by disabling in-app purchases in your device’s settings.
• This app contains parental gates to prevent your child following links out of the app to websites or social networks, or other apps without your knowledge.

## Key features

- 340+ ASL signs
- Video demonstrations
- Categorized signs
- Interactive video quiz
- Favorites list
- High-quality graphics

## Chart rankings

- #179 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

## What do users think of Baby Sign Dictionary ASL?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎥 High-quality video demonstrations with real people
- 💡 Helpful memory tips and explanations for each sign
- 📚 Well-organized vocabulary by topics/categories
- ⭐ Excellent for teaching non-verbal and speech-delayed children
- 🎯 Clear, easy-to-follow instructions at appropriate pace
- ❤️ Friendly and engaging instructors with good personalities
- 💰 Affordable pricing ($2.99-$3.00)
- 🔄 Ability to replay videos multiple times
- 📱 Works well across devices for family learning
- ⚡ Quick to load and navigate
- 🎓 Effective for both babies and adults learning ASL

**Cons**

- 🐛 Text/words invisible until clicked (dark mode/display issue)
- 📉 Limited vocabulary compared to full ASL dictionary
- 🚫 No ability to favorite/save words for review (older versions)
- ❌ Outdated compatibility with newer iOS versions
- 😕 Quizzes too obvious/not challenging enough
- 🔧 Poor customer support and responsiveness
- 📱 Screen compatibility issues with newer iPhone models
- ⚠️ Inconsistent app updates and maintenance

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Text color same as background making words unselectable
- Words not displaying in library until clicked
- Dark mode compatibility issues
- iPhone X and newer screen format incompatibility
- 64-bit iOS compatibility issues
- Text flashing after selection
- App not updated for modern iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- More words and expanded vocabulary
- Ability to save/favorite words for quick review
- Sentence structure and sign combinations lessons
- Playthrough/autoplay feature for video sequences
- More challenging quiz options
- DLC or paid updates for additional content
- Full ASL dictionary version for adults
- Better organization and search functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 91)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-sign-dictionary-asl/id527817092/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple to Use

*2025-06-15, version 1.2.5*

Pretty straightforward app with clear instructions and easy to understand how to sign. Organized by topics and it’s great to save favorites. I think it was one of the best investment I ever made purchasing the full version of this app.

### 5/5 — user friendly and fun!

*2024-07-18, version 1.2.5*

I have used this for over 7 years! I was not intimated by it as it’s so user friendly! I recommend it to everyone 200%!!

### 5/5 — 1 App

*2023-03-20, version 1.2.5*

Hands down the best app for teaching my little one to be able to communicate. My son has Down syndrome and is non verbal, so it has meant everything! I love the tips and tricks to remembering each sign with real friendly faces to help you along. Thank you!

### 5/5 — 5 stars

*2023-02-10, version 1.2.5*

Easy to use, great list of words to learn

### 1/5 — Might as well use Google

*2022-10-16, version 1.2.4*

Just a long list of mildly relevant words. Crocodile made the list, but hungry didn’t. Can think of few moments where I need my baby to sign to me that a crocodile is nearby…

… quite necessary to have them cue for hunger. 

Save your $3 and use the lite version.

### 5/5 — ASL Babies

*2022-05-10, version 1.2.4*

I am really enjoying this app. I am learning so much. My husband and I practice with each other.

### 3/5 — Long time user—great app as a while but the bugs need fixin

*2021-09-14, version 1.2.4*

I’ve had this app for almost 7.5 years. I started out with the lite version and loved it so much that I paid to have the full app. Not only did it help me teach my baby sign, but it’s helped me to communicate with hearing impaired people as well. In the beginning this app worked just as the lite version did— all the words appeared in the dictionary so you could find which ones you were looking for. But in the past few years that has changed— there are symbols for the words but no actual word until you click on the picture. This makes it hard to find the words you’re looking for…when the words first disappeared I thought it was just a glitch. But as I sit here now on a new phone where I downloaded the most updated version of this app, that is still the case. It’s disappointing because I really liked this app and how easy it was to use but without the words appearing, it makes it so much harder to find what you’re looking for.

### 5/5 — I’m sorry

*2021-05-15, version 1.2.4*

This is

### 5/5 — Helpful hints

*2021-04-18, version 1.2.4*

Love the tips for remembering. Would love to see more words added.  Eg. colour - gold & goldfish are the most recent words I’ve been looking up.

### 2/5 — Very limited

*2021-03-14, version 1.2.4*

Very limited vocabulary.  Or am I the only person whose baby eats oatmeal, oranges, or raspberries.  I want a simple demonstration of the sign; a perky prediction about how much my baby will love signing each word just makes the learning process more tedious. No way to save favorites to review.

## Frequently asked questions about Baby Sign Dictionary ASL

### What is Baby Sign Dictionary ASL?

Baby Sign Dictionary ASL is an educational app designed to help parents teach their babies American Sign Language. It provides a comprehensive dictionary of over 340 signs with detailed video demonstrations and practical tips for introducing them to your child.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app features a large library of ASL signs with high-quality video tutorials, organized into helpful categories like animals, food, and daily routines. It also includes an interactive video quiz to test knowledge and a favorites list for easy access to frequently used signs.

### Is this app free to download?

Yes, the app is free to download. However, it does contain in-app purchases, which can be disabled in your device's settings. There are no advertisements within the app.

### What age is this app suitable for?

This app contains age-appropriate content for preschoolers. It is designed to help parents and caregivers teach babies and toddlers early communication skills through sign language.

### How does the app help me teach my baby signs?

Each sign includes a video tutorial with simple instructions on how to perform it, tips for remembering the sign, and practical suggestions for introducing it to your baby during daily activities. The categorized organization and interactive quiz further support the learning process.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.5 — 2022-10-21

iOS Compatibility

### 1.2.4 — 2021-01-31

iOS compatibility update

### 1.2.3 — 2019-11-15

iOS 13 compatibility update

### 1.2.2 — 2017-08-24

Update for iOS 10 compatibility.

### 1.2.1 — 2013-10-23

Minor bug fix for the Watch Signs section of the app.

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