Comparison

ASL Interactive Dictionary vs The ASL Shop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ASL Interactive Dictionary

Learn American Sign Language with a comprehensive video dictionary. Access thousands of signs, letters, and numbers organized alphabetically. Includes free learning activities and tutorials for all ages.

Highlights
  • Thousands of ASL signs
  • Alphabetical organization
  • High-quality video format
  • Free learning activities
  • Interactive tutorials
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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ASL Dictionary. ASL Interactive provides a simple, easy-to-navigate American Sign Language dictionary. Thousands of signs, letters, and numbers are organized alphabetically in high-quality video format. Easy to take with you anywhere. A great resource for interpreters. Free ASL learning activities for all ages. Activities include tutorials and interactive activities to reinforce learning.

About

The ASL Shop

Learn American Sign Language (ASL) through engaging video lessons taught by Deaf instructors. Access a comprehensive ASL dictionary, connect with a supportive community of learners, and explore cultural insights. Offers free mini-courses and self-paced lessons for all levels.

Highlights
  • Video lessons by Deaf instructors
  • ASL Dictionary with over 1,000 signs
  • Community for learners
  • Free mini-courses
  • Self-paced courses
  • Cultural insights
Features
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Learn American Sign Language (ASL) from Deaf instructors at a Deaf-owned school. Take self-paced video courses, look up signs in a 2,000+ sign video dictionary, and join live practice sessions with the Plus plan. The ASL Shop teaches ASL as a real language, including grammar, structure and Deaf culture, so you understand how to use signs, not just memorize them. WHAT YOU GET • Self-paced video courses: lessons build on each other toward conversational signing, and your progress is saved • ASL dictionary: 2,000+ signs with video, and the dictionary keeps growing • Live practice sessions: sign in real time with Deaf instructors and other learners, included with Plus • Fingerspelling practice: build your ABCs and fingerspelling speed • Community: post videos, comment and practice with other learners and The ASL Shop crew • Live classes: group ASL classes with Deaf instructors, available in the app as a one-time purchase (not included in subscriptions) LEARN FROM DEAF INSTRUCTORS Every course is designed and taught by Deaf ASL instructors. The ASL Shop is Deaf-owned. We use ASL every day, and we teach the culture alongside the language, because understanding Deaf culture is part of signing well. LEARN YOUR WAY • Self-paced: study anytime, anywhere, and pick up where you left off • Live practice: join live practice sessions with Deaf instructors, included with Plus • Live classes: prefer a classroom? Join group classes with Deaf instructors in the app for a one-time payment, separate from your subscription • Community: practice with others instead of learning alone WHO IT'S FOR • Beginners learning sign language for the first time • Families, friends and coworkers of Deaf and hard of hearing people • Students who want extra practice alongside an ASL class • Anyone who wants to connect with the Deaf community WHAT STUDENTS SAY "Fosters a sense of community over everything else... surrounded by a teacher and other student who support me and want me to succeed." - Christine "My favorite part of class has been applying what we've learned through practice in conversations with other students." - Jenni "If you're interested in learning ASL and understanding more about Deaf culture, The ASL Shop is the place to go!" - Kimberly SUBSCRIPTION The ASL Shop is a subscription app. Choose the plan that fits you: • Base: unlimited access to our ASL dictionary. $1.99/month, $19.99/year, or $79.99 one-time lifetime access • Plus: everything in Base, plus unlimited self-paced courses, live practice sessions and our community forum. $13.99/month, $149.99/year, or $299.99 one-time lifetime access Lifetime access is a limited offer: only a set number of lifetime spots are available, for a limited time. Live classes are not included in the subscription. They're available in the app as a separate one-time purchase. Plans and prices are shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://theaslshop.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Download the app and start learning ASL today.

Screenshots

ASL Interactive Dictionary3 screens
The ASL Shop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The ASL Shop at 100% against ASL Interactive Dictionary's 50%. The ASL Shop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 16 months). ASL Interactive Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The ASL Shop sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ASL Interactive Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The ASL Shop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ASL Interactive Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 100% of The ASL Shop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASL Interactive Dictionary ships an update every 16 months, The ASL Shop every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ASL Interactive Dictionary versus The ASL Shop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASL Interactive DictionaryThe ASL Shop
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings716 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB114 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHannah ChelohaThe ASL SHOP, LLC

Customer experience

ASL Interactive Dictionary

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

The ASL Shop

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ASL Interactive Dictionary

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

The ASL Shop

Subscriptions8
  • Base - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • ASL Dictionary$1.991 Month
  • Plus - Monthly7 Days trial$13.991 Month
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  • Courses & Dictionary$13.991 Month
  • Base - Yearly$19.991 Year
  • ASL Dictionary$19.991 Year
  • Plus - Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Courses & Dictionary$149.991 Year
One-time2
  • Base - Lifetime$79.99
  • Plus - Lifetime$299.99

Questions

Is ASL Interactive Dictionary free?
ASL Interactive Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The ASL Shop free?
The ASL Shop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ASL Interactive Dictionary or The ASL Shop?
The ASL Shop is rated higher. ASL Interactive Dictionary averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while The ASL Shop averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do ASL Interactive Dictionary or The ASL Shop have ads?
Neither ASL Interactive Dictionary nor The ASL Shop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASL Interactive Dictionary or The ASL Shop?
ASL Interactive Dictionary ships an update every 16 months, and The ASL Shop every 10 days. Most recently, ASL Interactive Dictionary was updated on October 24, 2026 and The ASL Shop on October 24, 2026.

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