IssieSign vs Sifra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
IssieSign
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IssieSignArabic is an app for learning how to sign basic vocabulary, based on Israeli Sign Language (ISL), for the purpose of expressing needs and ideas. It was developed in collaboration with The Technology Center of Beit Issie Shapiro and SAP Labs Israel, especially for people with complex communication needs who have difficulty expressing themselves. With a simple, clear and tailor-made design allowing for easy access and navigation for people with motoric or intellectual difficulties, IssieSign can be a significant means of communication and can help people with complex communication needs express themselves more effectively. Unique Features: โข Over 800 videos within the app โข Each sign appears in the video along with the spoken word, the written word, and a familiar symbol (SymbolStix* - used in many special education schools for communication) โข Vocabulary for preschool and elementary aged children Categories are classified by color for easy recognition and efficiency โข Each video is structured according to the first stages of language development โ each video contains the word as a one-word stage and as a two-word stage. For example, the video for "dog" will have a clip signing "dog" followed by the sign for "big dog"/ * Options to add categories, videos, and to share with other users IssieSign Arabic, is designed to meet needs that we have identified in our work at Beit Issie Shapiro with people with disabilities. It is one of a series of apps we have created with the aim of improving participation and quality of life. The Technology Center at Beit Issie Shapiro serves as a leading hub for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of Assistive Technology (AT), bringing more accessible and affordable solutions to people with disabilities. We provide consultation and training services to families and professionals and consultation and support to developers and entrepreneurs helping them create apps and products that are accessible to a wider audience including people with disabilities. A special thanks to the dedicated staff at SAP Labs, Israel, who are responsible for bringing this app from idea to product. Thank you to Anne Johnson-Oliss, from n2y, for guidance with Symbolstix, and to Malek Mansoor for the translation to Israeli Sign Language. Copyright SymbolStix, LLC. 2018. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
Sifra
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Sifra brings a scientific calculator and a math notebook together. Calculate, write, solve equations, and keep your work in notebooks. Scientific calculator Arithmetic, percentages, parentheses, powers, roots, trigonometric functions, and calculation history. Move a calculation into a notebook page to keep working on it. Math notebook Write with Apple Pencil or your finger, add text and equations, calculate from handwriting, and explore graphs with pan and zoom. Define variables and adjust calculations and graphs with sliders. Choose grid or ruled paper, or import an image or a PDF page to write over. Learning and practice Generate similar linear equations, reveal answers when you choose, and keep a personal formula library. Solution checking compares supported transitions between equation lines after you confirm the text. Save and share Organize notebooks and pages, search your work, and export pages as PDF files or images. Work is saved on your device. Optional iCloud sync and notebook sharing require a suitable iCloud account. Sifra Pro Step-by-step explanations for linear equations with one unknown. Check the equation recognized from handwriting and save the explanation on your page. Sifra Premium Includes Pro plus guided practice with hints, ten-exercise worksheets, and a practice journal with scheduled reviews of difficult exercises. Practice currently supports linear equations with one unknown and integer coefficients. The journal is stored only on this device. The calculator, notebooks, and equation answers are available without a subscription. Saved pages and explanations remain available after a subscription ends. Pro and Premium are monthly subscriptions. Eligible customers can receive a one-month free trial. After the trial, subscriptions renew automatically at the local price shown before purchase. Cancel renewal in your Apple Account settings. Sifra is available in Hebrew, English, and Russian for iPhone and iPad with iOS or iPadOS 17 or later. Privacy policy: https://www.sifraapp.online/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IssieSign at none against Sifra's 2. IssieSign also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Sifra's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Sifra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IssieSign asks for nothing beyond the download.
IssieSign ships an update every 9 months, Sifra every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IssieSign | Sifra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 304 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beit Issie Shapiro | Daniel Bar Guy |
In-app purchases
IssieSign
No in-app purchases
Sifra
- Pro1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Sifra Premium1 Month trial$6.991 Month
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