# JW Library Sign Language > Official app for Jehovah's Witnesses to download and play sign language videos. (iPhone/iPad app by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jw-library-sign-language/id682065789 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/672417834) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: Free - Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,055 App Store ratings · 183 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.3 · 161 MB - Languages: American English, Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Assamese, Azerbaijani, Basque, Bangla and 79 more - Released: 2013-09-17 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jw-library-sign-language/id682065789/reviews.md ## What is JW Library Sign Language? JW Library Sign Language is an official app of Jehovah’s Witnesses. It downloads, organizes, and plays sign-language videos from jw.org. Watch the Bible and other video publications in sign language. Download them to your mobile device so that you can watch them when you are not connected to the Internet. Enjoy the colorful images, simple navigation, and easy-to-use controls. ## Key features - Download sign language videos - Offline viewing - Bible videos in sign language - Organized video library - Easy-to-use controls ## What do users think of JW Library Sign Language? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🙏 Blessing for the deaf community - 👍 Amazing and helpful app - 🙌 Wonderful teaching tool - 🤟 Incredible and beautiful app - 🙌 Excellent for ministry and study - 🙏 Provision from Jehovah **Cons** - 🐛 Crashing and bugs - 🔍 Difficult to find content - 🔍 Visual issues with small text - ⏱️ Videos too fast for understanding **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes when downloading updates - Black screen when reopening app - Issues with downloading Bible books - Backup feature doesn't work properly **Most requested features** - Add dark mode option - Improve playlist management - Add a meetings tab like JW Library - Allow custom video clips in playlists - Add more sign language options (BSL, Auslan, etc.) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 183) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jw-library-sign-language/id682065789/reviews.md ### 5/5 — A Blessing for the Deaf Community! *2024-07-01, version 5.1.2* I have used this app on several occasions to preach to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. I don’t know sign language, so this app has been invaluable for me and for so many others. I thank Jehovah for this app! ### 5/5 — What amazing app *2024-06-25, version 5.1.2* Your brothers and sisters are doing lots of hard work help all these people I really like it this app is amazing it’s going to save lives and help people who are deaf to go to the Paradise and there’s somebody in my Kingdom Hall who is deaf and I think I’m going to really help her I love you guys so much Bye-bye ### 1/5 — Too many bugs *2024-04-06, version 5.1.2* Without a doubt, the work to bring this information to the deaf is commendable, but the app has too many errors. From time to time the app becomes unusable and has to be deleted, losing all the saved data and the lack of synchronization with iCloud makes the work very tedious. It is not possible to share playlists. The backup method is only usable for the most expert. ### 5/5 — JW Library Sign Languages *2024-02-14, version 5.1.1* This really awesome, help you understand clear. Who created this earth? Jehovah your God! I got a baptized in April 25, 2009 at Michigan Belleville Jehovah s Witnesses Assembly building. Jehovah created first Jesus Christ, that his son. Jehovah s son Jesus Christ. ### 5/5 — Publications *2024-02-05, version 5.1.1* not showing publications on my Mac ### 3/5 — Crashing *2024-01-31, version 5.1.1* The app keeps crashing each time I try to download the update. I’ve tried in different devices and the same thing keeps happening. When I go to the Bible it shows a pop up window that says there is an update available. As soon as I hit “download” the app shuts down and doesn't allow me to updated the app. ### 5/5 — Nice :) *2024-01-13, version 5.1.1* Very useful in ministry ### 5/5 — Dark Mode? *2023-11-24, version 5.1* It’s excellent! Thank you for your hard work. I just wondering will there have dark mode on this app? I have a difficult to see when it’s light mode. I enjoyed this app so much. Thanks ### 5/5 — 🤟 please add accessibility 🤗 *2023-09-21* I am hugely appreciative of this wonderful app. I use it everyday. Thank you! May Jehovah bless you (Ruth 2:4) We would also greatly appreciate the addition of accessibility for those who need it For example, respect the system setting for light and dark mode. As it is, the app always shows a bright-white splash screen and backgrounds, forcing my 88-year-old Bible student to shield his eyes while he tries to navigate to what he wants to study. Again, thank you! ### 5/5 — Beautiful App for Sign Language Field! *2023-08-31* Thank you so much for the refinements over the years. We appreciate the efforts to make such a versatile app to match the needs of the foreign language fields. One thought: would it be possible to have the option to "bulk download" an 'update' for the individual books of the Bible similar to the way you can bulk download the books for the first time? That may make it more streamline and efficient for friends to update on the go, or at the local congregation level for friends in the media and video depts. So far there have been many new additions and updates, we really look forward to the continual improvements of the app. Thank you brothers for all your hard work. ## Frequently asked questions about JW Library Sign Language ### What is JW Library Sign Language? JW Library Sign Language is an official application from Jehovah's Witnesses. It allows users to download, organize, and play sign-language videos, including the Bible and other publications, from jw.org. ### Can I watch videos offline? Yes, you can download sign-language videos to your mobile device. This enables you to watch them even when you do not have an internet connection. ### What kind of content is available? The app provides access to the Bible and other video publications presented in sign language. It features colorful images and a simple, easy-to-use navigation system. ### Is there a cost to use this app? No, this application is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements present. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.1.2 — 2024-02-16 Fixed issue where selecting a different Bible crashed the app on some devices. Fixed issue where navigating to some Psalms references crashed the app. ### 5.1.1 — 2023-12-18 Fixed issue where media links in some recently updated publications were missing. ### 5.1 — 2023-11-06 All links in the marker list are now in the same order as they appear in the video. Fixed issue where videos in a playlist did not start at the beginning. ### 5.0 — 2022-11-01 The Home tab provides easy access to the weekly meeting content, the Teaching Toolbox, What's New items and other online resources. ### 4.6 — 2022-07-12 The Table of Contents has improved support for publication sections, such as in the Enjoy Life Forever! book. ## Apps similar to JW Library Sign Language | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [JW Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jw-library/id672417831) | 4.8 (46,889) | Free | Reference | | [JW Language](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jw-language/id918738170) | 4.8 (2,415) | Free | Reference | | [Sign 4 Me Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sign-4-me-classic/id383462870) | 2.2 (5) | $12.99 | Reference | | [Spread the Sign ASL Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spread-the-sign-asl-dictionary/id438811366) | 3.6 (56) | Free | Reference | | [Spread the Sign Dict PRO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spread-the-sign-dict-pro/id1463646333) | 2.7 (3) | $4.99 | Reference | | [Language Translators](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-translators/id1635998646) | 4.4 (27) | Free | Reference | ## More apps by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. - [JW Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jw-library/id672417831) - [JW Language](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jw-language/id918738170) - [JW Broadcasting®](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jw-broadcasting/id1094452432) - [JW Event](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jw-event/id1451084034) All apps by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/672417834 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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