Things Fall Apart References vs SignSchool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Things Fall Apart References
This app helps users pronounce Igbo names from a classic novel. It provides native speaker audio, allows you to record and compare your own pronunciation, and offers search and bookmarking features for easy reference.
- Native Igbo name pronunciation
- Record and compare your pronunciation
- Text and indexed search
- Search by chapter
- Bookmark references
- Offline database
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Things Fall Apart References is an iPhone app that pronounces the Igbo names found in Chinua Achebe's bestseller. The app allows you to say and compare your pronunciations with the voice of a native Igbo speaker. Application features include: + Sound pronunciation for every Igbo word referenced in the book + Text and indexed search to quickly find references + Search by chapter as you read the book + Bookmark references for easy access to important references + Record your pronunciation of each reference to compare with the pronunciations in the app + Self contained database with all the words and sounds to take along with you on the go. No internet access is required!
SignSchool
Learn American Sign Language at your own pace with this app. It offers a dictionary of thousands of signs, categorized lessons, and a slow-motion feature for detailed viewing. Practice your skills with a daily sign and a fingerspelling game.
- ASL dictionary with thousands of signs
- Categorized sign lessons
- Slow-motion sign playback
- Fingerspelling game
- Sign of the Day
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Learn American Sign Language for free. Wherever. Whenever. Whether you’re on the go or relaxing at home, SignSchool’s app lets you learn American Sign Language at your own pace. In this app, you can: - Browse the dictionary: Learn thousands of signs from a diverse group of signers and various dialects - Choose a category: Explore hundreds of sign categories covering a variety of topics - Learn at your own pace: Watch signs in more detail with the slow motion feature - Play with the Fingerspelling Game: Strengthen your fingerspelling skills - Improve your ASL with Sign of the Day: Learn a new sign everyday and review weekly For a more comprehensive learning experience with interactive lessons and learning tools, check out our website— www.signschool.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SignSchool at 4.5 against Things Fall Apart References's 3.9. SignSchool also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Things Fall Apart References's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SignSchool holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SignSchool has 146 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Things Fall Apart References's written reviews are positive against 64% of SignSchool's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Things Fall Apart References ships an update every 2 months, SignSchool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Things Fall Apart References | SignSchool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (17 ratings) | 4.5 (146 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews — better | 63.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 146 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UnatezeSoft, LLC. | SignSchool Technologies LLC |
Customer experience
Things Fall Apart References
SignSchool
Bugs and requests
Things Fall Apart References
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SignSchool
Reported bugs
3 issues- Topics page not loading
- Repeated or incorrect signs in dictionary
- App crashing or freezing
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to save/favorite words
- Implement quizzes and review features
- Provide more descriptions and explanations for signs
- Include LGBTQ+ and disability-related vocabulary
- Allow offline access to videos
In-app purchases
Things Fall Apart References
No in-app purchases
SignSchool
No in-app purchases
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