ASLphabet vs Play With ASL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Learn ASL alphabet signs
- Interactive camera-based learning
- Recognition quiz mode
- Mascot-guided lessons
- Suitable for all ages
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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!
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.
- Gamified learning approach
- Memory match mini-game
- Memorize signs
- Earn banana points
- Interactive challenges
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | ASLphabet | Play With ASL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.7 (408 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 70.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 408 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | New Media Institute | Play With ASL LLC |
Customer experience
ASLphabet
Play With ASL
In-app purchases
ASLphabet
No in-app purchases
Play With ASL
- PWA Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- PWA Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
- Memory Match Category Pack 1$0.99
- PWA Card Pack$1.99









