Comparison

Speak vs BSL Homework

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

Head to head
About

Speak

Features
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Hausa Language is widely spoken in Nigeria and around the world with many Hausa people and children living in many countries of the world. This Talkasoft app ensures that the Hausa culture and tradition is kept from generation to generation. The app teaches users how to read, write and pronounce Hausa Language. The app also teaches exact pronunciation of translated language by relating the translated data to the actual meaning of the English data e.g. β€œlight” can mean illumination and can also mean a not too heavy load. The app teaches the end user how to pronounce accurately this type of translations and distinguish one similarly pronounced words from another. The app also uses English phrase translations to ensure accurate understanding of the Hausa language. The professional version enables users to update the translated data if they are using it to teach others as there are many ways to speak a language. It also enable users to create new data translations, record and play back or delete audio Hausa data, record and play back or delete dialog audio Hausa data. Dialog audio data helps to elaborate on the translated Hausa data and may be used to teach the user what to expect in reply to what they are saying to local speakers of the language. The Hausa translations are also aided by media display such as pictures or video information. The app comes with advance and intelligent Quiz modes to test the user's knowledge of accented characters and/or also with just basic understanding of the language. The app has graphical images associated with most translations to support learning with kids and children.

About

BSL Homework

Features
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BSLHomework is a comprehensive online library of video clips and support materials to help you understand the assessments, develop your vocabulary and linguistics skills, and practice your receptive BSL skills from wherever you are. Developed by BSL teachers and experts from across the UK, BSL Homework is the perfect training resource for anyone studying British Sign Language with Signature. Key features: - Hours of BSL conversations and clips to support your learning - Traffic light’ levels of difficulty to build confidence and knowledge as you progress - Glossary with examples of linguistic and grammar terms - Quizzes for testing your knowledge and progress as you study - Practice assessments to help you prepare - BSL dictionary of over 4000 signs to support your learning

Screenshots

Speak4 screens
BSL Homework4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BSL Homework at Free against Speak's $2.99. BSL Homework also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 33 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

BSL Homework is free to download; Speak costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speak ships an update every 33 months, BSL Homework every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Speak versus BSL Homework: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeakBSL Homework
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 4 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.415.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size96 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTalkasoft Pty LtdSignature

In-app purchases

None

Speak

No in-app purchases

None

BSL Homework

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speak free?
Speak costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BSL Homework free?
BSL Homework is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speak or BSL Homework have ads?
Neither Speak nor BSL Homework shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speak or BSL Homework?
Speak ships an update every 33 months, and BSL Homework every 4 months. Most recently, Speak was updated on November 3, 2026 and BSL Homework on October 30, 2026.

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