Comparison

ASL Translator vs Hand Talk

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

Hand Talk

Learn and practice American, Brazilian, and British Sign Language with virtual translators. Translate text or voice into signs, access a dictionary of thousands of signs, and practice through interactive characters. Offers offline access and customizable features.

Highlights
  • Text and voice translation to sign language
  • Learn ASL, Libras, and BSL
  • Virtual translators Hugo and Maya
  • Offline dictionary with thousands of signs
  • 360-degree sign viewing
  • Customizable translation speed
  • Educational videos
Features
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Practice Sign Language in a fun and free way with Hugo and Maya, our virtual translators, through the Hand Talk App, elected by the UN as the best social app in the world! Developed by experts, the app not only works as a pocket dictionary, but also helps you learn and practice Libras (Brazilian Sign Language), ASL (American Sign Language), and BSL (British Sign Language), whether to communicate with those you love, to connect with deaf people in your daily life, to reinforce your vocabulary, or to develop in a new language. Why use the Hand Talk App? Translate text or voice into Sign Languages anywhere and anytime, for free. Practice Libras, ASL, and BSL in a fun and efficient way, with the support of characters designed to facilitate your learning. Consult thousands of signs to expand your vocabulary, even offline, through updated dictionaries and educational videos. Translations are performed automatically through artificial intelligence, trained with more than 38,000 words validated by specialists. Personalize your experience and adapt the app to your needs! Adjust the translation speed, view the signs in 360 degrees, consult your history, create a favorites list, and customize Hugo and Maya with exclusive items! If you like the Hand Talk App, try becoming a subscriber! Practice Libras, ASL, and BSL without ads, translate text contained in images, earn coins, and get exclusive access to new features. In addition, you also support our mission to keep education free for thousands of people! Download now and start learning a new language today! Hugo and Maya are already super excited to meet you! Frequently Asked Questions: Who is the app recommended for? The app can be used by anyone interested in learning and practicing Libras, ASL, or BSL in an effective and fun way! What are the available languages? Hugo and Maya master Libras, ASL, and BSL! They translate content searched in Portuguese into Brazilian Sign Language and in English into American Sign Language. To access the ASL version of the app, just click on the arrow next to the Brazilian flag in the lower-left corner and select the ASL option, identified by the design of the United States flag. To access BSL, select the British flag. How to use the Hand Talk App? Using the Hand Talk App is super easy. On the home screen, you can already perform your translations, just type or record an audio with the words you want to consult, send it, and right after, Hugo or Maya will perform the translation of your sentence into Sign Language. You can also explore other functions of the app in the menu at the bottom of the screen, such as the Dictionary, which groups signs within the same context for you to consult, the Store to customize the Hand Talk App as you prefer, and the Education section, which contains our series of educational videos #HugoTeaches. Follow Hand Talk: Website: https://www.handtalk.me/en/ Blog: https://www.handtalk.me/en/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handtalkapp/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hand-talk/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HandTalkTV/videos Do you have any suggestions to improve the app? Send them to us! Access your profile by clicking on Account, go to the Suggestions area, and send us yours. Privacy Policy: https://suporte.handtalk.me/kb/article/240748/politica-de-privacidade?menuId=25979-69987-240748&ticketId=&q= Terms of Use: https://suporte.handtalk.me/kb/article/240749/termos-de-uso?menuId=25979-69987-240749&ticketId=&q

Screenshots

ASL Translator4 screens
Hand Talk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hand Talk at Free against ASL Translator's $4.99. Hand Talk also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (894 vs 87). ASL Translator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, 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

Hand Talk is free to download; ASL Translator costs $4.99 up front. Hand Talk 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for ASL Translator against 4.2 for Hand Talk. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hand Talk has 894 ratings behind it against 87, 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 44% of Hand Talk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASL Translator ships an update every 5 months, Hand Talk every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ASL Translator versus Hand Talk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASL TranslatorHand Talk
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (87 ratings)4.2 (894 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews — better44.2% of reviews
Number of ratings87894 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#34 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size321 MB120 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSoftware Studios LLCHand Talk Servicos Ltda

Customer experience

ASL Translator

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

Hand Talk

All ratings891 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral13.0%
Negative42.8%

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

Hand Talk

From 894 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for learning sign language
  • 🚀 Great for communication
  • 💡 Customizable avatar
  • 👍 Useful for working with special needs children/adults

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Inaccurate sign language translations
  • 🐛 Lacks diversity in sign language models
  • 🐛 Outdated and incorrect signs
  • 🐛 Slow performance and lag

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

Hand Talk

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Translations not working correctly
  • Inability to open or use the app
  • Incorrect sign language representations

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more sign language options (e.g. BSL, SSL)
  • Improve sign language accuracy and grammar
  • Allow pasting text for translation
  • Provide visual cues for sign language
  • Offer free trial for subscription
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  • Improve overall stability and performance

In-app purchases

None

ASL Translator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hand Talk

Subscriptions2
  • Premium(1 month)$4.991 Month
  • Premium (1 Year)$44.991 Year

Questions

Is ASL Translator free?
ASL Translator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hand Talk free?
Hand Talk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ASL Translator or Hand Talk?
Hand Talk is rated higher. ASL Translator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Hand Talk averages 4.2 from 894 ratings.
Do ASL Translator or Hand Talk have ads?
Hand Talk shows ads; ASL Translator does not.
Which is updated more often, ASL Translator or Hand Talk?
ASL Translator ships an update every 5 months, and Hand Talk every 3 weeks. Most recently, ASL Translator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hand Talk on November 1, 2026.

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