Comparison

ASL Translator vs IssieSign

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

Head to head
About

ASL Translator

This app translates English text into American Sign Language (ASL) videos, offering real-time sign generation for over 30,000 words and 1,400 idioms. It also provides a library of 110 common ASL phrases with video demonstrations, all without requiring an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Text-to-sign video generation
  • Over 30,000 words translated
  • 1,400+ idioms and phrases
  • Seamless sign connectivity
  • 110 common ASL phrases
  • Offline functionality
Features
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There are two parts to this app. 1. TEXT-TO-SIGN GENERATOR (SIGNED ENGLISH) 2. ASL PHRASES (ASL) **One time fee, no ad's and nothing else to pay for. **No internet connection required. PLEASE READ BEFORE BUYING: The TEXT-TO-SIGN portion of this app translates English text into ASL signs and generates sentences in “English word order”. However it is not “Signed Exact English” we improve the translation with our Smart Translation Algorithm. PART ONE Over 30,000 words translated into Seamless Sign Language Video in real time! Patented technology seamlessly connects each signed word to display a smooth video stream, the only software with this unique feature. Translate entire books, emails, documents or text from the internet. Use voice recognition from your keyboard microphone, type a sentence, or cut and paste text into the text box and see the video translation in real time. TEXT-TO-SIGN FEATURES • Seamless connectivity between signs • Over 30,000 words recognized • Over 1,400 Idioms and Phrases • Translate up to 50 words at a time • Cut and paste large amount of text • Translate entire numerical system • Time, Money, Dates • General numbers • Names i.e. Mr. Brown • Model mouths each word for lip readers • Finger spells any word not in our database • Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind, and Replay Video • ASL Signs in English word order, plus our Smart Translation Algorithm. ***Guaranteed to work perfectly. If you have any issue please email us for help at appsavers@gmail.com Thank You*** PART TWO 110 ASL Phrases Learn how to sign ASL idioms and phrases. Jessica Tanner (deaf actress) and Dwight D. Godwin, NIC (certified ASL interpreter), translate over 100 idioms and phrases such as “Do you need a doctor” and “train go sorry” into ASL. (No internet required) ASL Translation There are many different forms of American Sign Language. For example, there are over 100 different ways to sign “Birthday” and “Picnic” ASL signs vary in different parts of the country and even in different small social groups. We tried to take this into account and provide signs that are most commonly used. **NOTE: This app is not meant to replace a live interpreter. **AUDIO: If you are a hearing person, there is no sound with this application. **Comments – Questions –Support, Please contact us at appsavers@gmail.com THANK YOU

About

IssieSign

This app offers a customizable library for learning and teaching signs and gestures, aiding communication for individuals with complex needs. It features video demonstrations, symbol pairing, and categorization for easy navigation and sharing.

Highlights
  • Customizable video library
  • ARASAAC symbol integration
  • Video and category sharing
  • Google Drive backup
  • Over 800 sign videos
  • SymbolStix integration
  • Categorized vocabulary
Features
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IssieSign is an app that provides a simple solution for introducing and teaching signs and gestures using an intuitively designed and customizable library. It was developed in collaboration with The Technology Center of Beit Issie Shapiro and SAP Labs Israel. 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. IssieSign, is designed to meet needs 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. IssieSign has two available versions: 1. My IssieSign: Allows you to create your own sign language library. Unique Features: - Clear and intuitive platform for creating and using the video library - Includes the ARASAAC symbol set for pairing symbols with your videos - Easily classify videos by category - Easily share videos and categories with others - Easily backup app content in Google Drive My IssieSign, is designed to meet needs 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. 2. IssieSign for Hebrew Speakers: An app for learning how to sign basic vocabulary, based on Israeli Sign Language (ISL), for the purpose of expressing needs and ideas. Unique Features: - Over 800 videos within the app - 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) - Vocabulary for preschool and elementary aged children - Categories are classified by color for easy recognition and efficiency - Each video is structured according to the first stages of language development – 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 others 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 Lee Dan and Ella Okhotin for the translation to Israeli Sign Language. Copyright SymbolStix, LLC. 2018. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Screenshots

ASL Translator4 screens
IssieSign3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IssieSign at Free against ASL Translator's $4.99. IssieSign also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). ASL Translator's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 50%) and ratings volume (87 vs 5). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

IssieSign is free to download; ASL Translator costs $4.99 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 — 4.1 for ASL Translator against 4.2 for IssieSign. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASL Translator has 87 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of ASL Translator's written reviews are positive against 50% of IssieSign's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASL Translator ships an update every 5 months, IssieSign every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ASL Translator versus IssieSign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASL TranslatorIssieSign
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (87 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings87 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#99 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size321 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftware Studios LLCBeit Issie Shapiro

Customer experience

ASL Translator

All ratings87 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative20.7%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative27.6%

IssieSign

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

ASL Translator

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App suddenly stopped working
  • App is always freezing
  • Text to sign part not working
  • Videos are choppy
  • App won't open, needs update

Requested features

10 requests
  • Ability to watch in slow motion
  • Favorites section for personalized sentences
  • Memory game for learning
  • Larger print for text box
  • ASL word order option
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  • Slower signing speed or speed control
  • More common phrases
  • Integrate common phrases with translator
  • Update with true ASL
  • More ASL dictionaries and idioms

IssieSign

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ASL Translator

No in-app purchases

None

IssieSign

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASL Translator free?
ASL Translator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IssieSign free?
IssieSign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ASL Translator or IssieSign?
IssieSign is rated higher. ASL Translator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while IssieSign averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do ASL Translator or IssieSign have ads?
Neither ASL Translator nor IssieSign shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASL Translator or IssieSign?
ASL Translator ships an update every 5 months, and IssieSign every 7 months. Most recently, ASL Translator was updated on October 29, 2026 and IssieSign on October 14, 2026.

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