# Little Reader Touch vs My Signing Time

The clearest difference is monetization model: Little Reader Touch at free with in-app purchases against My Signing Time's subscription. Little Reader Touch also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). My Signing Time's advantage is ratings volume (179 vs 23). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Little Reader Touch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and My Signing Time sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Little Reader Touch against 4.4 for My Signing Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Signing Time has 179 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Little Reader Touch's written reviews are positive against 75% of My Signing Time's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Little Reader Touch | My Signing Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-reader-touch/id467596498/reviews) | **[4.4 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-signing-time/id1467819201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **179** |
| Positive reviews | **90.6% of reviews** | 75.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 160 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BrillKids](https://appshunter.io/developer/443151784) | [Two Little Hands](https://appshunter.io/developer/473203655) |

## What reviewers say

### Little Reader Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-reader-touch/id467596498)

This multimedia learning app helps parents teach babies and toddlers to read. It offers engaging, varied lessons and downloadable content to expand vocabulary and improve communication skills. Join a global community of parents for support and shared learning experiences.

**Highlights:** Varied lessons with different fonts, colors, pictures, voices, and videos, Downloadable content for on-the-go learning, Large early learning online community for parents, Vocabulary expansion, Improved communication skills, Increased self-confidence

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Action Words 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wild Animals 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wild Animals 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hand Actions 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transportation 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Parts of the Body 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| I Like the Way | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Friendly Crocodile | $0.99 | one-time |
| What I Do | $0.99 | one-time |
| Common Animals 2 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👶 Effective early learning tool for babies and toddlers
- 📚 High-quality educational content with real pictures and videos
- 🎯 Engages children across multiple age groups (6 months to 5+ years)
- 🎨 Colorful, visually appealing interface
- 🔊 Clear audio narration and animal sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when opening purchased lessons
- 🐛 Words disappearing after updates
- 🐛 Sound not working on iPad trial version
- 🐛 App freezes during downloads
- 🐛 Auto-advance feature broken after iOS 6 update

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening purchased lessons
- Words disappearing after app updates
- Sound not working in trial version on iPad
- App hangs on download and waiting status
- Auto-advance feature broken after iOS 6 compatibility issue

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth switch accessibility for special needs users
- UK English version with proper pronunciation
- Math app for iPad (Little Math Touch)
- Music app for iPad (Little Music Touch)
- Ability to upload custom photos and curricula


### My Signing Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-signing-time/id1467819201)

Teach your baby American Sign Language to foster early communication, reduce frustration, and strengthen family bonds. Explore over 58 videos with regular new content, benefiting children and adults alike.

**Highlights:** Baby sign language instruction, Early communication development, Reduces infant frustration, Increases parent-child bonding, 58+ ASL video lessons, Regular new content updates

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Signing Time Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| My Signing Time Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| My Signing Time Annual | $129.99 | per year |
| My Signing Time Yearly | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Excellent educational content across multiple subjects
- 🧏 Effective sign language learning for all ages
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Helps non-verbal and speech-delayed children communicate
- 🎵 Engaging songs and music make learning fun
- 📱 Comprehensive video library in one app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Streaming and casting issues (AirPlay, Chromecast, Fire Stick)
- 🎮 App interface not toddler-friendly for independent navigation
- 🔐 Paywall and subscription requirements
- 📺 Limited TV app support (no native Apple TV or Roku app)
- ⚙️ App crashes and freezing issues

**Reported bugs**

- AirPlay and screen mirroring not working or very choppy
- Chromecast and Fire Stick streaming failures
- App crashes and freezes during playback
- Videos won't load or play
- Login issues - app doesn't recognize email or active subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Native Apple TV and Roku app support
- Improved AirPlay and Chromecast compatibility
- Toddler-friendly interface with larger buttons and simplified navigation
- Parental controls to limit available videos by type or age
- Option to filter content to show only signing videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Little Reader Touch free?

Little Reader Touch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Signing Time free?

My Signing Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Little Reader Touch or My Signing Time?

My Signing Time is rated higher. Little Reader Touch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while My Signing Time averages 4.4 from 179 ratings.

### Do Little Reader Touch or My Signing Time have ads?

Neither Little Reader Touch nor My Signing Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Little Reader Touch or My Signing Time?

Little Reader Touch ships an update every 2 months, and My Signing Time every 2 months. Most recently, Little Reader Touch was updated on October 23, 2026 and My Signing Time on October 24, 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.*