# ASL Translator vs SLSL Dictionary

The clearest difference is price: SLSL Dictionary at Free against ASL Translator's $4.99. SLSL Dictionary also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). ASL Translator's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 2) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SLSL Dictionary is free to download; ASL Translator costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SLSL Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASL Translator has 87 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of ASL Translator's written reviews are positive against 100% of SLSL Dictionary's.

ASL Translator ships an update every 4 months, SLSL Dictionary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASL Translator | SLSL Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asl-translator/id421784745/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slsl-dictionary/id6445848879/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 320 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Software Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/425694308) | [Daniel Porteous](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531368370) |

## What reviewers say

### ASL Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asl-translator/id421784745)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to watch in slow motion
- Favorites section for personalized sentences
- Memory game for learning
- Larger print for text box
- ASL word order option


### SLSL Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slsl-dictionary/id6445848879)

Learn sign language with definitions and videos for each sign. Save custom word lists and use flashcards with spaced repetition for effective revision. Supports English, Sinhala, and Tamil.

**Highlights:** Video demonstrations for signs, Custom word list saving, Flashcard revision feature, Spaced repetition learning, Support for English, Sinhala, and Tamil

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ASL Translator free?

ASL Translator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SLSL Dictionary free?

SLSL Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ASL Translator or SLSL Dictionary?

SLSL Dictionary is rated higher. ASL Translator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while SLSL Dictionary averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ASL Translator or SLSL Dictionary have ads?

Neither ASL Translator nor SLSL Dictionary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ASL Translator or SLSL Dictionary?

ASL Translator ships an update every 4 months, and SLSL Dictionary every 2 weeks. Most recently, ASL Translator was updated on September 22, 2026 and SLSL Dictionary on September 11, 2026.

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