Speak vs BSL Homework
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Speak
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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. βlightβ 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.
BSL Homework
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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 lightβ 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
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Verdict
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.
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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.
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.
| Parameter | Speak | BSL Homework |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | Every 4 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Talkasoft Pty Ltd | Signature |
In-app purchases
Speak
No in-app purchases
BSL Homework
No in-app purchases
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