Comparison

ASL Dictionary vs STROVE

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

Head to head
About

ASL Dictionary

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
Currently charting
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ASL Sign Language Dictionary. Over 5,200 Signed words in ASL. The most complete ASL American Sign Language Video Dictionary. Translate English into ASL, from A-Z, plus the entire numerical system, common English phrases, symbols and much more. A must have educational iPhone, and iPad app. **One time fee, no ad's and nothing else to pay for. FEATURES • Over 5,200 signs from A-Z • 765 Multiple meaning words signed • Multiple word signs such as “don’t want” & “hard of hearing” • 473 Idioms translated • Time • Money • Dates, Months, Years • General numbers • Finger Spelled Alphabet • Symbols • Common Phrases like “You’re too late” • Dark Mode (Found under device Settings, Display and Brightness) New feature: Swipe video screen to load next or previous video Learn Sign Language, by watching our professional Sign Language interpreter and instructor sign over 5,200 individual and multiple word signs. ASL is the first language for people who are deaf. OVER 5,200 SIGNED WORDS **No Internet required. (All 5200 videos are included in the ASL Dictionary) **Note: If you are a hearing person, there is no sound with this application. **Comments, questions or support, please contact us at appsavers@gmail.com ***Guaranteed to work perfectly. If you have an issue please email us for help at appsavers@gmail.com Thank You*** THANK YOU

About

STROVE

This app helps learners of Swahili understand verb conjugation using the STROVE acronym. It breaks down verbs into Subject, Tense, Relative, Object, Verb, and Ending, aiding in translation and comprehension. Features include basic and advanced verb sections, adjective agreement, and the ability to add custom verbs.

Highlights
  • STROVE acronym for verb structure
  • Verb conjugation breakdown
  • Subject prefix and tense options
  • Adjective agreement helper
  • Custom verb entry
  • Error checking for basic/pro verbs
Features
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The purpose of this app is to help those learning Swahili to understand the structure of Swahili verbs using the “STROVE” acronym that many students of the language are familiar with after reading "Simplified Swahili" by P.M. Wilson. S = Subject T = Tense R = Relative O = Object V = Verb E = Ending This app is NOT a translator. It is however an aid to translation and will help you understand the correct way to conjugate verbs. It can also be very helpful when trying to determine the full meaning of Swahili verbs. You can freely spin the dials for each aspect of the verb, once you have settled on a correct conjugation, this will be indicated by the screen color changing to Green. Currently there are four sections: The “Verbs Basic” section. This has positive & negative m/wa and m/mi Subject Prefixes and just a few basic Verb Tenses and is good for beginners. (This includes error checking.) The “Verbs Pro” section. This adds Subject Prefixes for all Noun Classes, all Verb Tenses as well as Objects and Passive Verbs. Keep in mind that some verb conjugations may be technically correct, yet not necessarily intelligible. (This includes error checking.) The “Adjectives” section. This will help you with m/wa and m/mi agreements for Consonant, Vowel stem & Arabic adjectives. The S+T+R+O+V+E section. This has most all possible permutations (though these do not yet have error checking). You can add new verbs from the “Enter Verb” view. Enter verbs with the prefix "ku-" and the appropriate suffix -a, -i, -u, -e. Then enter the appropriate translation. The app will continue to have new verb tenses and derivations added to it in the coming months (Prepositional Endings and Relatives are first on the list!). In the meantime, if you find anything that is missing or have any requests, please let me know and I’ll update it asap! strove.app@gmail.com This app is optimized for iPhone Pro Max and similar sizes. Some views may not work well with smaller screens.

Screenshots

ASL Dictionary4 screens
STROVE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ASL Dictionary at 1.3K against STROVE's 5. ASL Dictionary also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 23 months) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). STROVE's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

ASL Dictionary costs $4.99 and STROVE $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ASL Dictionary against 4.8 for STROVE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASL Dictionary has 1.3K ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of STROVE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASL Dictionary ships an update every 6 months, STROVE every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ASL Dictionary versus STROVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASL DictionarySTROVE
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#176 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftware Studios LLCScott Freedlun

Customer experience

ASL Dictionary

All ratings1,328 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative10.3%

STROVE

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ASL Dictionary

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

STROVE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ASL Dictionary

No in-app purchases

None

STROVE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASL Dictionary free?
ASL Dictionary costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is STROVE free?
STROVE costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ASL Dictionary or STROVE?
STROVE is rated higher. ASL Dictionary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while STROVE averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do ASL Dictionary or STROVE have ads?
Neither ASL Dictionary nor STROVE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASL Dictionary or STROVE?
ASL Dictionary ships an update every 6 months, and STROVE every 23 months. Most recently, ASL Dictionary was updated on October 12, 2026 and STROVE on September 30, 2026.

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