# ASL Translator vs Fre. Diction

The clearest difference is rating: ASL Translator at 4.1 against Fre. Diction's 3.0. ASL Translator also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (87 vs 2). Fre. Diction's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

ASL Translator costs $4.99 and Fre. Diction $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ASL Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. 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 50% of Fre. Diction's.

ASL Translator ships an update every 5 months, Fre. Diction every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASL Translator | Fre. Diction |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asl-translator/id421784745/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fre-diction/id697814621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 321 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Software Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/425694308) | [Jeremy Hunt](https://appshunter.io/developer/615350697) |

## What reviewers say

### ASL Translator

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

**Currently charting:** #43 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


### Fre. Diction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fre-diction/id697814621)

An interactive application designed to help singers and conductors master French pronunciation. It offers audio examples, an IPA guide, singing rules, and a voice recorder to practice and refine vocalizations.

**Highlights:** 100+ audio examples of French sounds, IPA guide, Rules for singing in French, Built-in voice recorder, Pronunciation practice

**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 Fre. Diction free?

Fre. Diction costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ASL Translator or Fre. Diction?

ASL Translator is rated higher. ASL Translator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Fre. Diction averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ASL Translator or Fre. Diction have ads?

Neither ASL Translator nor Fre. Diction shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ASL Translator or Fre. Diction?

ASL Translator ships an update every 5 months, and Fre. Diction every 38 months. Most recently, ASL Translator was updated on October 14, 2026 and Fre. Diction on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*