# ASL Translator vs ASL Dictionary Sign Language

The clearest difference is rating: ASL Dictionary Sign Language at 4.7 against ASL Translator's 4.1. ASL Dictionary Sign Language also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 87) and review sentiment (85% vs 69%). ASL Translator's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ASL Translator costs $4.99 and ASL Dictionary Sign Language $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ASL Dictionary Sign Language holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASL Dictionary Sign Language has 2K ratings behind it against 87, 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 85% of ASL Dictionary Sign Language's.

ASL Translator ships an update every 5 months, ASL Dictionary Sign Language every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASL Translator | ASL Dictionary Sign Language |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asl-translator/id421784745/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asl-dictionary-sign-language/id682472857/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **85.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | #154 |
| Size | 321 MB | 529 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Software Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/425694308) | [Software Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/425694308) |

## What reviewers say

### ASL Translator

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

**Currently charting:** #110 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


### ASL Dictionary Sign Language

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asl-dictionary-sign-language/id682472857)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Learn and master American Sign Language with an extensive interactive dictionary featuring over 5000 ASL videos. Practice your skills with quizzes, create custom study lists, and utilize features like slow-motion playback and fingerspelling exercises. This comprehensive tool requires no internet connection.

**Highlights:** 5000+ ASL video translations, Fingerspell recognition and exercises, Interactive quizzes, Favorites list, Slow-motion video playback, Offline access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app for learning ASL
- 🚀 Convenient offline access to dictionary
- 💡 Useful quizzing and practice features
- 👍 Clear and easy-to-follow signing videos
- 👍 Comprehensive dictionary with many signs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some signs inaccurate or missing
- 💡 Need more options to customize quizzes
- 💡 Lack of audio/voice integration
- 💡 Mouthing of words can be distracting
- 🐛 Occasional freezing/crashing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing issues reported by some users
- Inconsistencies in how certain signs are demonstrated

**Requested features**

- Add more words and phrases to the dictionary
- Provide options to obscure mouthing during quizzes
- Implement audio/voice playback for signs
- Allow users to create custom word lists and quizzes
- Improve organization of words into categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ASL Translator free?

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

### Is ASL Dictionary Sign Language free?

ASL Dictionary Sign Language costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ASL Translator or ASL Dictionary Sign Language?

ASL Dictionary Sign Language is rated higher. ASL Translator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while ASL Dictionary Sign Language averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do ASL Translator or ASL Dictionary Sign Language have ads?

Neither ASL Translator nor ASL Dictionary Sign Language shows ads.

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

ASL Translator ships an update every 5 months, and ASL Dictionary Sign Language every 4 months. Most recently, ASL Translator was updated on November 6, 2026 and ASL Dictionary Sign Language on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ASL Translator or ASL Dictionary Sign Language?

ASL Translator currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and ASL Dictionary Sign Language at #154. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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