# SignSchool vs Safe Sitter

The clearest difference is monetization model: SignSchool at free against Safe Sitter's free with in-app purchases. SignSchool also leads on ratings volume (148 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SignSchool against 4.5 for Safe Sitter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SignSchool has 148 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SignSchool ships an update every 2 weeks, Safe Sitter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SignSchool | Safe Sitter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signschool/id1145529881/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-sitter/id6443470575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **148** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SignSchool Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145528110) | [Safe Sitter, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646237281) |

## What reviewers say

### SignSchool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signschool/id1145529881)

Learn American Sign Language at your own pace with this app. It offers a dictionary of thousands of signs, categorized lessons, and a slow-motion feature for detailed viewing. Practice your skills with a daily sign and a fingerspelling game.

**Highlights:** ASL dictionary with thousands of signs, Categorized sign lessons, Slow-motion sign playback, Fingerspelling game, Sign of the Day

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app, very helpful
- 👍 Love the app, easy to use
- 💡 Lots of vocabulary and topics
- 👍 Good for beginners and refreshers
- 👍 Appreciate the free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blank topics page, some features not working
- 🐛 Videos load slowly, hard to see signs
- 🐛 Missing common words in dictionary
- 🐛 Inconsistent or incorrect signs
- 🐛 Lack of context for sign usage

**Reported bugs**

- Topics page not loading
- Repeated or incorrect signs in dictionary
- App crashing or freezing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save/favorite words
- Implement quizzes and review features
- Provide more descriptions and explanations for signs
- Include LGBTQ+ and disability-related vocabulary
- Allow offline access to videos


### Safe Sitter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-sitter/id6443470575)

Provides instant expert advice for common babysitting challenges, from emergencies and behavior issues to feeding and entertainment. Unlock additional training and essential information through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Emergency handling advice, Child entertainment tips, Feeding guidance, Challenging behavior management, Babysitting training access, Instructor resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SignSchool free?

SignSchool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Safe Sitter free?

Safe Sitter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SignSchool or Safe Sitter?

Safe Sitter is rated higher. SignSchool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Safe Sitter averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do SignSchool or Safe Sitter have ads?

Neither SignSchool nor Safe Sitter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SignSchool or Safe Sitter?

SignSchool ships an update every 2 weeks, and Safe Sitter fortnightly. Most recently, SignSchool was updated on October 29, 2026 and Safe Sitter on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*