# My Signing Time vs TWA Dictionary

The clearest difference is monetization model: TWA Dictionary at free with in-app purchases against My Signing Time's subscription. TWA Dictionary also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). My Signing Time's advantage is ratings volume (179 vs 33). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Signing Time sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and TWA Dictionary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for My Signing Time against 4.3 for TWA Dictionary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Signing Time has 179 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of My Signing Time's written reviews are positive against 77% of TWA Dictionary's.

My Signing Time ships an update every 2 months, TWA Dictionary every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Signing Time | TWA Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-signing-time/id1467819201/reviews)** | [4.3 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twa-dictionary/id6465301116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **179** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 68 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Two Little Hands](https://appshunter.io/developer/473203655) | [TWA Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706524789) |

## What reviewers say

### My Signing Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-signing-time/id1467819201)

Teach your baby American Sign Language to foster early communication, reduce frustration, and strengthen family bonds. Explore over 58 videos with regular new content, benefiting children and adults alike.

**Highlights:** Baby sign language instruction, Early communication development, Reduces infant frustration, Increases parent-child bonding, 58+ ASL video lessons, Regular new content updates

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Signing Time Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| My Signing Time Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| My Signing Time Annual | $129.99 | per year |
| My Signing Time Yearly | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Excellent educational content across multiple subjects
- 🧏 Effective sign language learning for all ages
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Helps non-verbal and speech-delayed children communicate
- 🎵 Engaging songs and music make learning fun
- 📱 Comprehensive video library in one app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Streaming and casting issues (AirPlay, Chromecast, Fire Stick)
- 🎮 App interface not toddler-friendly for independent navigation
- 🔐 Paywall and subscription requirements
- 📺 Limited TV app support (no native Apple TV or Roku app)
- ⚙️ App crashes and freezing issues

**Reported bugs**

- AirPlay and screen mirroring not working or very choppy
- Chromecast and Fire Stick streaming failures
- App crashes and freezes during playback
- Videos won't load or play
- Login issues - app doesn't recognize email or active subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Native Apple TV and Roku app support
- Improved AirPlay and Chromecast compatibility
- Toddler-friendly interface with larger buttons and simplified navigation
- Parental controls to limit available videos by type or age
- Option to filter content to show only signing videos


### TWA Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twa-dictionary/id6465301116)

Master American Sign Language with a comprehensive dictionary featuring over 25,000 signs, variations, and cultural insights. Created by a Deaf team, it offers thematic organization, user-driven content requests, and regular updates for an enhanced learning experience.

**Highlights:** Over 25,000 ASL signs, Sign variations and cultural insights, Thematic organization, User-requested content, Continuous updates, Educational blog on Deaf Culture

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Gift Code Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift Code 6 Months | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gift Code 1 Year | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Signing Time free?

My Signing Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TWA Dictionary free?

TWA Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Signing Time or TWA Dictionary?

My Signing Time is rated higher. My Signing Time averages 4.4 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while TWA Dictionary averages 4.3 from 33 ratings.

### Do My Signing Time or TWA Dictionary have ads?

Neither My Signing Time nor TWA Dictionary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Signing Time or TWA Dictionary?

My Signing Time ships an update every 2 months, and TWA Dictionary every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Signing Time was updated on November 3, 2026 and TWA Dictionary on November 3, 2026.

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