Best apps like Shakespeare

8+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
7 free apps
Updated August 2026

Shakespeare is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 8+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Shakespeare

The ASL App#1

The ASL App by DeafDigits Inc

Learn ASL Anywhere!
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
3.6😊(838 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Learn American Sign Language with this intuitive app designed by Deaf individuals. Master conversational ASL through organized phrases and signs, with features like adjustable playback speed, search, and a favorites folder for practice.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy and simple to learn
  • 👍 Engaging and fun videos
  • 👍 Variety of presenters and signing styles
  • 👍 Slow motion feature helpful for learning

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Inability to restore purchases on new devices
  • 🐛 Some incorrect or outdated signs
Braille Academy: Play &  Learn#2

Braille Academy: Play & Learn by Xiang Dong

Learn and train touch reading
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.9(1.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app teaches the Braille system through interactive lessons and challenges. It covers letters, numbers, punctuation, and various word and group signs, offering over 90% of Unified English Braille knowledge. Features include customizable themes and offline functionality.

ASL Bloom - Sign Language#3

ASL Bloom - Sign Language by SignLab AS

Learn, Grammar & Dictionary
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.9😊(32K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#70in Education
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Master American Sign Language with a comprehensive curriculum featuring over 120 video lessons and 1300 signs. Engage with interactive tools, grammar insights, and AI-driven learning to build confidence and fluency.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to learn and use
  • 🚀 Efficient learning process
  • 💡 Diverse instructors and signing styles
  • 👍 Helpful video examples and breakdowns

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription required for full access
  • 🐛 Inconsistent sign representations
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs in the app

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This app helps you learn and retain any text, from poems and scripts to study material. It uses proven techniques like letter removal, fill-in-the-blanks, and spaced repetition to strengthen recall and long-term memory. Collaborate with others for added motivation and accountability.

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This app helps writers structure stories for screenplays, novels, and TV episodes using a proven methodology. It guides you through developing loglines, genres, beat sheets, and scene organization with features for emotional arcs and character development.

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