Comparison

ASLphabet vs Play With ASL

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

Head to head
About

ASLphabet

This app offers an engaging method to learn American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet. It features interactive learning and quiz modes, guided by a friendly mascot, to help users of all ages master the signs.

Highlights
  • Learn ASL alphabet signs
  • Interactive camera-based learning
  • Recognition quiz mode
  • Mascot-guided lessons
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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ASLphabet is a fun new way to learn the alphabet in American Sign Language.  Designed for children but accessible to all, ASLphabet features two modes equipped to build and test your knowledge.  Learn Mode uses your device’s front-facing camera to put the action into your own hands, and you’ll follow along with the on-screen guides to become familiar with the signs.  In Quiz Mode, you’ll assess your recognition of the signs you’ve studied.  We know 26 letters can be overwhelming, but not to worry! Our mascot, Alfons the Fox, will lead you every step of the way. Take learning into your own hands and download ASLphabet today!

About

Play With ASL

Learn American Sign Language through engaging mini-games. This app uses a gamified approach to help you memorize signs while having fun. Earn points and progress through interactive challenges.

Highlights
  • Gamified learning approach
  • Memory match mini-game
  • Memorize signs
  • Earn banana points
  • Interactive challenges
Features
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Play With ASL is a gamified approach to American Sign Language for kids, families, classrooms, and ASL learners of all backgrounds. Real ASL signing — filmed by deaf educators — meets fun mini-games designed to make vocabulary stick. == Memory Match == Flip cards to match ASL signs with their English meanings across 12 themed packs: Animals, Camping, Colors, Food, Nature, Vehicles, Crafts, Emotions, Jobs, Space, Travel, and Weather. Earn stars and help Apollo the monkey collect bananas as you build your vocabulary. == TILT! == A brand-new motion-based mini-game. Tilt your device to guide signs through the screen — an active, hands-on way to reinforce the vocabulary you learn. == Free + Subscription == Two packs (Animals + Colors) are free for everyone — try the games before you commit. Unlock the full library of 12 packs across every game with a Monthly or Yearly subscription, or buy individual packs as one-time purchases. == What Makes Us Different == - Every sign filmed by deaf ASL educators - No third-party advertising - No data sold or shared with brokers - Designed with families and classroom use in mind - Account sync across iPhone and iPad - Cancel subscription anytime in Apple Settings == Always Growing == Memory Match and TILT! are just the start. We're actively building more mini-games, story modes, and content packs. Your subscription includes every future addition we ship. Questions, feedback, or ideas? Visit www.playwithasl.com or write to us at jon@playwithasl.com. Made by the Play With ASL team — small studio, big goals. Terms of Use: https://www.playwithasl.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.playwithasl.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

ASLphabet4 screens
Play With ASL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ASLphabet at none against Play With ASL's 4. ASLphabet also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Play With ASL's advantage is ratings volume (408 vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Play With ASL sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ASLphabet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ASLphabet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play With ASL has 408 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ASLphabet's written reviews are positive against 70% of Play With ASL's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ASLphabet versus Play With ASL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASLphabetPlay With ASL
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.7 (408 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7408 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew Media InstitutePlay With ASL LLC

Customer experience

ASLphabet

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Play With ASL

All ratings408 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

ASLphabet

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Play With ASL

Subscriptions2
  • PWA Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • PWA Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Memory Match Category Pack 1$0.99
  • PWA Card Pack$1.99

Questions

Is ASLphabet free?
ASLphabet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Play With ASL free?
Play With ASL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ASLphabet or Play With ASL?
ASLphabet is rated higher. ASLphabet averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Play With ASL averages 4.7 from 408 ratings.
Do ASLphabet or Play With ASL have ads?
Neither ASLphabet nor Play With ASL shows ads.

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