Comparison

ASL Translator vs InterSign

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
Currently charting
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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

InterSign

Master Mexican Sign Language (LSM) with interactive lessons and engaging games. This app offers a structured learning path from beginner to advanced, with a comprehensive dictionary and glossary to reinforce your vocabulary. Earn rewards as you progress through the curriculum.

Highlights
  • Over 90 expert-made lessons
  • Dictionary and glossary
  • Progressive learning path
  • Rewards system
  • Interactive games and activities
  • Sign variant updates planned
Features
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* Over 240 lessons, 8 sections and more in development made by experts in Mexican Sign Language (LSM) to learn in an easy and fun way. * Signs may vary depending on where you live, we'll be adding sign variants in the near future. *Don't worry if you are a beginner, we will take you step by step on your Mexican Sign Language (LSM) learning journey. * Intersign includes a dictionary and glossary for you to reinforce your knowledge of (LSM). * Get rewards while you keep learning Mexican Sign Language (LSM). * Intersign has additional Activities and games for you to practice and continue learning Mexican Sign Language while you play. * Intersign was created to help anyone who wants to learn Mexican Sign Language. Feel free to reach out at contact@intersign-apps.com Any comments or suggestions are welcome. License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ASL Translator4 screens
InterSign4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: InterSign at Free against ASL Translator's $4.99. InterSign also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). ASL Translator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

InterSign is free to download; ASL Translator costs $4.99 up front. InterSign sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ASL Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InterSign holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 173 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of ASL Translator's written reviews are positive against 89% of InterSign's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASL Translator ships an update every 4 months, InterSign every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ASL Translator versus InterSign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASL TranslatorInterSign
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (87 ratings)4.8 (173 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews89.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87173 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#144 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftware Studios LLCIntersign Apps, S.A. de C.V.

Customer experience

ASL Translator

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

InterSign

All ratings173 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.7%

User reviews

ASL Translator

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for learning ASL
  • 👍 Helpful for communication
  • 👍 Useful for beginners
  • 👍 Good for memorizing scriptures
  • 👍 Quick lookups for signs

Room to improve

  • 👎 Low quality videos
  • 👎 Messy app design
  • 👎 Incorrect text to sign translation
  • 👎 Too many finger spellings
  • 👎 Videos don't show word being signed

InterSign

From 173 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to learn
  • 👍 Great for beginners
  • 👍 Clear explanations
  • 👍 Good for learning grammar
  • 👍 Comprehensive content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App freezes/crashes
  • 🐛 Repetitive lessons
  • 🐛 Difficulty advancing levels
  • 🐛 Missing correct answers
  • 🐛 Not enough words/signs

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

InterSign

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App not downloading
  • Images not loading in lessons
  • Cannot select options in certain levels
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Cannot advance past block 4
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  • Search bar not finding many words

Requested features

6 requests
  • More words and signs
  • More dynamic activities
  • More daily life vocabulary (tourism, games, art, school)
  • Option to become a premium member
  • More advanced content
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  • Clearer explanation of Spanish to LSM structure

In-app purchases

None

ASL Translator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

InterSign

Subscriptions2
  • Intersign Premium - 1 month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Pass - 1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ASL Translator free?
ASL Translator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is InterSign free?
InterSign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ASL Translator or InterSign?
InterSign is rated higher. ASL Translator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while InterSign averages 4.8 from 173 ratings.
Do ASL Translator or InterSign have ads?
Neither ASL Translator nor InterSign shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASL Translator or InterSign?
ASL Translator ships an update every 4 months, and InterSign every 2 weeks. Most recently, ASL Translator was updated on September 22, 2026 and InterSign on September 16, 2026.

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