Comparison

ASL Translator vs ASL Speed Spell

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

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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

ASL Speed Spell

Improve American Sign Language fingerspelling with this app. Practice over 500 words with individual videos, adjustable speeds, and categorized word lists. Track your progress and learn letters with multiple perspectives.

Highlights
  • Practice over 500 words with individual videos
  • Adjustable fingerspelling speed
  • Categorized word practice (names, animals, countries)
  • Alphabet reference with multiple perspectives
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Daily practice reminders
Features
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ASL Speed Spell allows American Sign Language learners to improve their fingerspelling speed. Whether you're newer to the ASL alphabet or have been studying for years, this free app can help learners at all levels understand fingerspelling faster and with better accuracy. How is this ASL app different from the rest? Each fingerspelled word is individually recorded as its own video, so you can watch smoothly fingerspelled words at the speed of your choice. Plus, you can choose among several categories, like 'names', 'animals', and 'countries', to help add context to the word! App Features: - Practice fingerspelling over 500 words, each with their own video. - Can't figure out the answer? Replay the video, or 'give up' to see what the word was. - Adjust the speed of your practice - from Beginner all the way up to Expert. - Choose which category of words you want to practice, so you have context behind the word. - Forget how to sign a letter? The ‘alphabet’ page shows you each letter from multiple perspectives, including common variations. - The Statistics page helps you keep track of your streaks, word counts, and more. - Adjust your settings for daily practice reminders, statistics, and more. - Not a fan of ads? A small one-time in-app purchase removes ads from the app forever. This app offers a paid premium option, available as either a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. For the subscription option, subscriptions renew within 24 hours of the subscription period ending, and a subscription purchase will be charged through your iTunes account. Manage at any time using Account Settings in iTunes. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use can be found at https://www.aslspeedspell.com/privacy.php

Screenshots

ASL Translator4 screens
ASL Speed Spell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ASL Speed Spell at Free against ASL Translator's $4.99. ASL Speed Spell also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). ASL Translator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

ASL Speed Spell is free to download; ASL Translator costs $4.99 up front. ASL Speed Spell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ASL Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ASL Speed Spell holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 347 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of ASL Translator's written reviews are positive against 88% of ASL Speed Spell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASL Translator ships an update every 5 months, ASL Speed Spell every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
ASL Translator versus ASL Speed Spell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASL TranslatorASL Speed Spell
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (87 ratings)4.8 (347 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews88.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87347 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#116 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size321 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftware Studios LLCAmanda O'Neal

Customer experience

ASL Translator

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

ASL Speed Spell

All ratings340 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative4.0%

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

ASL Speed Spell

From 347 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Improves fingerspelling recognition
  • 👍 Great practice tool
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Helps build confidence
  • 👍 Good speed options

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Too many ads
  • ⚠️ App not an ASL learning app
  • ⚠️ Gives answer instead of help
  • ⚠️ Cannot play in background
  • ⚠️ Single recording for each word

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
Show 5 more
  • Slower signing speed or speed control
  • More common phrases
  • Integrate common phrases with translator
  • Update with true ASL
  • More ASL dictionaries and idioms

ASL Speed Spell

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Keyboard hides input field on iPad

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add numbers for practicing fictional data
  • Reduce ad frequency
  • Allow background playback
  • Add more words
  • Improve iPad keyboard input visibility

In-app purchases

None

ASL Translator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ASL Speed Spell

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Ad-Free Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is ASL Translator free?
ASL Translator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ASL Speed Spell free?
ASL Speed Spell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ASL Translator or ASL Speed Spell?
ASL Speed Spell is rated higher. ASL Translator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while ASL Speed Spell averages 4.8 from 347 ratings.
Do ASL Translator or ASL Speed Spell have ads?
ASL Speed Spell shows ads; ASL Translator does not.
Which is updated more often, ASL Translator or ASL Speed Spell?
ASL Translator ships an update every 5 months, and ASL Speed Spell every 4 weeks. Most recently, ASL Translator was updated on November 6, 2026 and ASL Speed Spell on November 7, 2026.

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