Comparison

Flashcards vs SignDict

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

Head to head
About

Flashcards

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This is the perfect vocabulary book for learning through handwriting, listening, typing, and color-coding cards. It’s intuitive and provides effective learning. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Windows. You can also use it as a to-do list and notepad. - Free, No ads and no in-app purchases. - Intuitive and User-Friendly Interface Simple and extremely easy to use. The learning screen and card creation screen are the same, so it feels just like using a notepad. - Multi-platform support Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Windows versions of mobatan. You can create and study cards on the large screens of Mac, iPad, and Windows while referencing other apps and using a familiar keyboard. - Handwriting study Memorize by handwriting on the screen. Written text disappears automatically, allowing repetitive practice without the hassle of manual erasure. - Typing study Memorize by typing in the edit screen. Use familiar keyboards on Mac, iPad, and Windows for effective learning. - Learn in your spare time You can use your iPhone to learn anytime, anywhere in your spare moments. Display Mobatan in a corner of your iPad, Mac, or Windows screen, and study during breaks from other tasks. - Diverse Question Formats By combining functions such as “Card Filtering”, “Display Order”, “Search”, and “Card Sorting”, you can create a variety of question formats like the following examples: • Randomly present unmemorized and review-needed cards. • Randomly present only unmemorized cards. • Randomly present only memorized cards (to confirm retention). • Randomly present only cards containing a specific string (e.g., “#important”). • Hide and display either the question or the answer. • Display both the question and the answer simultaneously (saving the effort of showing the answer). - Color Coding and Filtering Based on Learning Progress Cards can be color-coded based on your learning progress, and you can also filter by color as follows: • Unmemorized cards: Red cards • Review-needed cards: Yellow cards • Memorized cards: Normal cards - Split View support on iPad Study alongside other learning apps (dictionary apps, YouTube, and more) with Split View. - Automatic Card Flipping Feature Cards can be flipped automatically at intervals ranging from 0.1 to 300 seconds. - Up to 10,000 cards per file Register up to 10,000 cards per file. Unlimited number of files. Smooth performance even with large numbers of cards. - Search function Search cards by any string. Tag important cards with “#important” and filter them easily. - Learning progress displayed in a graph Your learning progress is clear at a glance with the pie chart display. - Card sorting Move important cards to the front. - Bulk color change You can batch change the color of cards in files where learning is complete (all cards have become normal cards) to red or yellow. This is convenient when you want to study them again. - First line displayed in the list view The first line of data is shown in the list view, eliminating the need for bothersome titling. - Multilingual text-to-speech Use the pop-up menu in the edit screen for text-to-speech and translation. - Built-in dictionary lookup Use the pop-up menu in the edit screen to look up words in iOS’s built-in dictionaries. - Intuitive and user-friendly interface An easy-to-use interface that requires no manual. - File sharing via AirDrop Share files with other iOS and Mac devices using Mobatan. - Backup and download to cloud storage (iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box) Use files on other iOS, Mac, or Windows devices via cloud storage. - Use device’s built-in fonts Display with your preferred font for a fresh feel. - Adjustable text size Change text size from 12 to 60 points to accurately display complex kanji or fit large amounts of information on one screen. - Supports Apple Intelligence Proofread content with the writing tool, for example. - Editable with Excel or text editor

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
Currently charting
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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

Flashcards4 screens
SignDict4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flashcards at Free against SignDict's $9.99. Flashcards also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). SignDict's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). On ads 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

Flashcards is free to download; SignDict costs $9.99 up front. SignDict sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Flashcards asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashcards ships an update every 2 months, SignDict fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Flashcards versus SignDict: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashcardsSignDict
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#180 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB471 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊之 酒井Antonio Chavez

In-app purchases

None

Flashcards

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SignDict

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

Questions

Is Flashcards free?
Flashcards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SignDict free?
SignDict costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Flashcards or SignDict have ads?
Neither Flashcards nor SignDict shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flashcards or SignDict?
Flashcards ships an update every 2 months, and SignDict fortnightly. Most recently, Flashcards was updated on September 9, 2026 and SignDict on August 29, 2026.

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