Comparison

ASL Translator vs SignDict

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

SignDict

Explore Japanese and American Sign Language with this comprehensive dictionary and translator. Practice signing the alphabet, Hiragana, and more, even offline. Connect with Deaf communities and enhance your communication skills.

Highlights
  • Bilingual translation (ASL & JSL)
  • Interactive learning (alphabet, Hiragana)
  • Offline mode
  • Extensive sign library (20,000+ signs)
  • Distraction-free experience
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The world’s first Japanese Sign Language (JSL) and American Sign Language (ASL) dictionary and translation app. Discover a faster, easier way to learn and compare Japanese Sign Language and American Sign Language. Whether you’re a student, educator, interpreter, traveler, or simply interested in sign language, SignDict provides a modern learning experience designed exclusively for Apple platforms. Built entirely with SwiftUI, SignDict features a beautiful native interface, powerful search, offline access, and cross-platform support for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Features • JSL ⇄ ASL Dictionary & Translation Explore thousands of signs with side-by-side translations between Japanese Sign Language and American Sign Language. • Fast Search Search instantly using English, Hiragana, Kanji, or Katakana to quickly find the sign you’re looking for. • Interactive Learning Learn through structured lessons, practice sessions, quizzes, Hiragana charts, Dakuon, Yōon, and more. • Compare Signs Side by Side Understand the differences between American and Japanese Sign Language with an easy-to-read comparison interface. • Offline Access Study anywhere—even without an internet connection. Perfect for travel, flights, classrooms, and everyday learning. • Designed for Apple Platforms Built entirely with SwiftUI and featuring Apple’s native Liquid Glass design for a fast, responsive, and beautiful experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. • Privacy First No accounts. No advertisements. Your learning stays private. • Active Development SignDict is continuously updated with new signs, improved illustrations, enhanced translations, and new learning features. Community Feedback Sign language evolves through its community. If you’d like to request a new sign or report a correction, you can submit feedback directly within the app by going to Settings → Feedback. Many improvements to the Japanese Sign Language dictionary have been made thanks to feedback from members of the Deaf community, helping SignDict become more accurate with every update. Thank you for helping make SignDict better.

Screenshots

ASL Translator4 screens
SignDict4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SignDict at 5.0 against ASL Translator's 4.1. SignDict also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). ASL Translator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). On ads, monetization model 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

ASL Translator costs $4.99 and SignDict $9.99 up front. SignDict sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ASL Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SignDict 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 9, 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 SignDict's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASL Translator ships an update every 5 months, SignDict fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ASL Translator versus SignDict: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASL TranslatorSignDict
Price$4.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.1 (87 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#49 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size321 MB457 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftware Studios LLCAntonio Chavez

Customer experience

ASL Translator

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

SignDict

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SignDict

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ASL Translator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SignDict

Subscriptions1
  • SignDict Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • SignDict Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is ASL Translator free?
ASL Translator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SignDict free?
SignDict costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ASL Translator or SignDict?
SignDict is rated higher. ASL Translator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while SignDict averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do ASL Translator or SignDict have ads?
Neither ASL Translator nor SignDict shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASL Translator or SignDict?
ASL Translator ships an update every 5 months, and SignDict fortnightly. Most recently, ASL Translator was updated on November 1, 2026 and SignDict on October 24, 2026.

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