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Sign 4 Me

Sign 4 Me

A Signed English Translator

24 ratings
104 reviews
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
$9.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 11, 2009
  • August 16, 2018

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Developer

Vcom3D
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About

Learn sign language with a 3D animated character that can be manipulated for optimal viewing. Access a library of over 13,000 words and phrases, with options to control playback speed and looping. This tool is designed for beginners and aims to improve communication between hearing and Deaf communities.

✓3D animated sign language instruction
✓Zoom, rotate, and pan character
✓Library of over 13,000 words
✓Customizable playback speed and looping
✓History of entered words and phrases
✓Alphabet and finger spelling practice
✓Biblical signs included
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Sign 4 Me. Based on 24 reviews and a 2.8/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Reference app.

Positive things

  • 🎬Natural and fluid signing physics/animation
  • 🔄3D rotation and multiple viewing angles
  • ⚙️Adjustable speed control for learning
  • 📱Easy-to-use interface
  • 🎯Useful reference tool for beginners
  • 💬Helpful for workplace communication with deaf individuals
  • 📚Extensive vocabulary database
  • 🧠Ability to input custom sentences
  • 👁️Detailed hand and finger positioning visibility

Negative things

  • 📝Excessive fingerspelling instead of proper signs
  • ❌Uses Signed English (SEE) instead of true ASL
  • 😠Avatar appears angry/mean-looking
  • 🔤Font size too small
  • 🚫Limited vocabulary for common words
  • ⚠️Incorrect signs for some words
  • 🔐Censored content (missing profanity/LGBTQ+ terms)
  • 🌍Only available in ASL, not other sign languages
  • 📖No searchable dictionary or browsing feature
  • ⏱️Settings don't persist between sessions
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What's New in Sign 4 Me

2.1.1

August 16, 2018

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Added compatibility for the latest iOS versions.

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User reviews

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Visual flow is great!

Although I agree that the app needs more signs, it’s vocabulary isn’t bad. But, what makes this app stand out is the natural way the signing flows. They just have the physics right and having that right makes all the difference! I have a gazillion apps and this is in my top 5 list.
WinstonMillerWinstonMiller

Hate the new people

Bring back the old characters
DreamerMassacreDreamerMassacre

Nice demonstration but mean looking avatar

I don’t know signing at all, so this app is very helpful. But the avatar looks angry and I wish I could change it.
LS phoneLS phone

Great reference app

I have a lot of deaf workers at work and this helps me learn key terms to effectively communicate!
joeShmoe46joeShmoe46

Not ASL

Of course, it would have been helpful if I had read the description before purchasing, HOWEVER: this is not ASL. I don’t really get the point of signing the way this app teaches. It’s confusing to me. I got this app to help my boyfriend communicate with my family better and it doesn’t really help much. Just confuses things more when there are plenty of us who can just translate for him.
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Developer apps

Sign 4 Me Classic
Sign 4 Me Classic

by Vcom3D

🔍 Reference

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$12.99
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Reported Bugs

12 issues

App crashes when typing sentences

Bug

App crashes frequently on certain iOS versions

Bug

Black screen on iPad

Bug

Freezing and pixelation issues

Bug

Avatar disappears without signing

Bug

Stop button (X) doesn't function properly

Bug

Flickering on iPhone 6 Plus

Bug

Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Bug

Duplicate signs for different words (e.g., 'Good' and 'Thank You')

Bug

Incorrect letter recognition (e.g., 'i' as pronoun instead of letter)

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App doesn't work with multi-meaning words

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Significant lag with certain character choices

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Requested Features

16 requests

Expand vocabulary significantly

Feature

Add more character/avatar options

Feature

Implement true ASL grammar translation

Feature

Include sign language alphabet tutorial

Feature

Add flashcard/testing mode

Feature

Create customizable avatar appearance

Feature

Provide ASL vs. SEE preference toggle

Feature

Add lesson plans for structured learning

Feature

Include proper number signs (above 10)

Feature

Enable searchable dictionary with alphabetical browsing

Feature

Save user preferences (speed, zoom, angle)

Feature

Support for other sign languages (BSL, etc.)

Feature

Improve hand/finger graphics clarity

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Add age-gating for mature vocabulary

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Provide explanations of how to form signs

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Create history list sorting options

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FAQ

What does Sign 4 Me do?

Sign 4 Me is a sign language learning application that utilizes a 3D animated character to demonstrate signs. It provides instruction for over 13,000 words and phrases, allowing users to control the character's movement and playback speed for optimal learning.

What are the key features of Sign 4 Me?

Key features include a 3D animated character that can be zoomed, rotated, and panned, a library of over 13,000 words, customizable playback speed and looping, and a history function to save entered phrases. It also offers alphabet and finger spelling practice and includes biblical signs.

How much does Sign 4 Me cost?

Based on the provided information, the application is a paid product. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

Who is Sign 4 Me designed for?

This app is intended for beginning learners of sign language or anyone who wishes to learn signs to improve communication with friends, co-workers, or family members who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.

What is the difference between Signed English and ASL in this app?

The app provides playback in Signed English for hearing individuals learning basic signs. The description notes that dynamic translation from English to true ASL is a complex problem currently under research, and the signs provided are based on native knowledge of sign language by a team of Deaf professionals.