# Signs & Sounds vs DocsPlus Universal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Signs & Sounds at none against DocsPlus Universal's 1. Signs & Sounds also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DocsPlus Universal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Signs & Sounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Signs & Sounds | DocsPlus Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Size | 249 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children](https://appshunter.io/developer/307217029) | [Crick Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/575603436) |

## What reviewers say

### Signs & Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signs-and-sounds/id1215460660)

**In-app purchases:** none


### DocsPlus Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docsplus-universal/id1538000062)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DocsPlus Universal full | $350.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Signs & Sounds free?

Signs & Sounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DocsPlus Universal free?

DocsPlus Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Signs & Sounds or DocsPlus Universal have ads?

Neither Signs & Sounds nor DocsPlus Universal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Signs & Sounds or DocsPlus Universal?

Signs & Sounds ships an update every 6 months, and DocsPlus Universal every 6 months. Most recently, Signs & Sounds was updated on October 26, 2026 and DocsPlus Universal on October 27, 2026.

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