# ASL Dictionary vs dict.cc+ Dictionary

The clearest difference is price: ASL Dictionary at $4.99 against dict.cc+ Dictionary's $22.99. ASL Dictionary also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 29) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). dict.cc+ Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

ASL Dictionary costs $4.99 and dict.cc+ Dictionary $22.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ASL Dictionary against 4.7 for dict.cc+ Dictionary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASL Dictionary has 1.3K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of ASL Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 88% of dict.cc+ Dictionary's.

ASL Dictionary ships an update every 5 months, dict.cc+ Dictionary every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASL Dictionary | dict.cc+ Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $22.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asl-dictionary/id353574642/reviews) | [4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictcc-plus-dictionary/id521791825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Software Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/425694308) | [dict.cc GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/327732355) |

## What reviewers say

### ASL Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asl-dictionary/id353574642)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive video dictionary for American Sign Language, featuring over 5,200 signed words, phrases, and idioms. It allows users to translate English into ASL, covering the alphabet, numbers, and common expressions. The educational tool is designed for learning sign language through visual instruction.

**Highlights:** Over 5,200 signed words, English to ASL translation, Alphabet and numerical system, Common English phrases and idioms, Finger spelled alphabet, Offline access to all videos, Dark Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for learning ASL
- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Useful for communicating with deaf/hard of hearing individuals
- 🔍 Extensive word/sign database
- ⏱️ Slow motion and loop features helpful for learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Some signs are outdated or incorrect
- 🔍 Limited selection of common phrases and basic conversational signs
- 🔍 Video quality and clarity could be improved
- 🔍 Lack of explanations/instructions on how to properly perform signs
- 🐛 App crashes or stops working after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Some videos stop playing or don't load properly
- Loop feature not working consistently
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more common phrases and conversational signs
- Provide written explanations and instructions for signs
- Improve video quality and clarity
- Add bookmarking/favorites feature to save frequently used signs
- Implement a search function to quickly find specific signs


### dict.cc+ Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictcc-plus-dictionary/id521791825)

This app provides offline dictionary translations for 53 language combinations, including German and English with over a million entries. Vocabularies can be downloaded and updated daily for free. It supports bidirectional translations and allows users to suggest new entries.

**Highlights:** Offline dictionary access, 53 language combinations, Bidirectional translations, Downloadable vocabularies, Daily vocabulary updates, User-suggested translations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Extensive vocabulary
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌐 Offline functionality
- 💡 Comprehensive features (quiz, trainer)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Speech output sometimes incorrect
- 📉 Some language dictionaries limited
- 🗂️ Vokabellisten management could be better
- 🧐 Autofill list can be overwhelming

**Reported bugs**

- Submit button unresponsive
- App shows a blank/gray screen
- Extension error: forgets loaded dictionaries and lists
- Download vocabulary fails repeatedly/crashes at 100%
- Speech output for foreign language is in German

**Requested features**

- Integration with Apple's 'Nachschlagen' function
- Arabic-English and Farsi/Persian-English dictionaries
- Ukrainian language support
- Option to display input field at the bottom
- Randomized word querying in vocabulary trainer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ASL Dictionary free?

ASL Dictionary costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is dict.cc+ Dictionary free?

dict.cc+ Dictionary costs $22.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ASL Dictionary or dict.cc+ Dictionary?

ASL Dictionary and dict.cc+ Dictionary are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 29 ratings respectively.

### Do ASL Dictionary or dict.cc+ Dictionary have ads?

Neither ASL Dictionary nor dict.cc+ Dictionary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ASL Dictionary or dict.cc+ Dictionary?

ASL Dictionary ships an update every 5 months, and dict.cc+ Dictionary every 2 months. Most recently, ASL Dictionary was updated on September 25, 2026 and dict.cc+ Dictionary on September 25, 2026.

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