# ASL Dictionary vs STROVE

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.

ASL Dictionary costs $4.99 and STROVE $1.99 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 4.8 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASL Dictionary | STROVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asl-dictionary/id353574642/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strove/id931500984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Software Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/425694308) | [Scott Freedlun](https://appshunter.io/developer/931500983) |

## What reviewers say

### ASL Dictionary

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

**Currently charting:** #176 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


### STROVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strove/id931500984)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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