Comparison

ASL Dictionary for iPad vs TWA Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

ASL Dictionary for iPad

This app is a comprehensive video dictionary for American Sign Language, featuring over 5,200 signed words and phrases. It offers offline access, slow-motion playback, and advanced search capabilities to aid learning and reference.

Highlights
  • Over 5,200 signed words
  • Offline access
  • Slow motion playback
  • Favorites list
  • Advanced search
  • Categorized signs
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ASL Dictionary for iPad ASL American Sign Language Video Dictionary OVER 5,200 SIGNED WORDS **One time fee, no ad's and nothing else to pay for. The same ASL Dictionary you know and love now optimized for iPad. No Internet required and loaded with features. NEW FEATURES • No Internet required • Favorites List • Slow Motion Play • Loop Play • Replay • Categories • Next & Previous videos button • Advanced Search SAME GREAT FEATURES • Over 5,200 signs from A-Z • 765 Multiple meaning words signed • Multiple word signs such as “don’t want” & “hard of hearing” • 462 Idioms translated • Time • Money • Dates, Months, Years • General numbers • Finger Spelled Alphabet • Symbols • Common Phrases like “You’re too late” Note: If you are a hearing person there is no audio in this app. **Guaranteed to work perfectly. If you need help please email us at appsavers@gmail.com THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

About

TWA Dictionary

Master American Sign Language with a comprehensive dictionary featuring over 25,000 signs, variations, and cultural insights. Created by a Deaf team, it offers thematic organization, user-driven content requests, and regular updates for an enhanced learning experience.

Highlights
  • Over 25,000 ASL signs
  • Sign variations and cultural insights
  • Thematic organization
  • User-requested content
  • Continuous updates
  • Educational blog on Deaf Culture
Features
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Looking for a great ASL resource? Our ASL Dictionary, created by a 100% Deaf team, includes over 25,000 signs along with sign variations, Deaf signers from diverse backgrounds, and an array of features to enhance your learning experience! What’s the Sign? ASL Dictionary is your ultimate resource for mastering American Sign Language, designed and brought to you by the Deaf community. Key Features: Extensive Library: Access a comprehensive collection of over 25,000 signs, including regional variations and cultural insights. Thematic Organization: Easily navigate through themed categories tailored to your interests. Tagged for Every Occasion: Quickly find the signs you need, whether for a job interview or a specific topic. Continuous Updates: Regular updates ensure fresh and relevant content. Educational Blog: Explore Deaf Culture with insightful posts on community topics. User-Driven Content: Can’t find a sign? Request new signs or sentence examples, and help expand the dictionary. Easy Navigation: An intuitive interface makes your learning journey smooth and enjoyable. Subscription Details: What’s the Sign? ASL Dictionary offers flexible subscription plans, including monthly and annual options. Start your learning journey with a three-day free trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled, and you can manage them through your account settings. Discover the richness of American Sign Language with What’s the Sign? ASL Dictionary – where learning becomes a personalized, ongoing experience. Privacy Policy: https://twadictionary.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://twadictionary.com/terms/ Also available in the app.

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TWA Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TWA Dictionary at Free against ASL Dictionary for iPad's $4.99. TWA Dictionary also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and device support (3 vs 1). ASL Dictionary for iPad's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads 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

TWA Dictionary is free to download; ASL Dictionary for iPad costs $4.99 up front. TWA Dictionary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ASL Dictionary for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ASL Dictionary for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASL Dictionary for iPad has 233 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of ASL Dictionary for iPad's written reviews are positive against 77% of TWA Dictionary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASL Dictionary for iPad ships an update every 10 months, TWA Dictionary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
ASL Dictionary for iPad versus TWA Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASL Dictionary for iPadTWA Dictionary
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (233 ratings) — better4.3 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews — better76.9% of reviews
Number of ratings233 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSoftware Studios LLCTWA Innovations LLC

Customer experience

ASL Dictionary for iPad

All ratings233 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative3.1%

TWA Dictionary

All ratings33 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

Bugs and requests

ASL Dictionary for iPad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes
  • App does not look like screenshots
  • Some signs are out of date

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add more words/phrases
  • Add medical vocabulary
  • Add conversational signing
  • Add exercises in reading fingerspelling
  • Add a play-all feature
Show 8 more
  • Add a random play button
  • Add deaf idioms more
  • Add ability to make own categories
  • Add ability to set up words for sentences
  • Translate typed sentences to sign language
  • Play music in the background
  • Improve video quality to retina display
  • Update signs that have changed

TWA Dictionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ASL Dictionary for iPad

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

TWA Dictionary

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Gift Code Month$4.99
  • Gift Code 6 Months$29.99
  • Gift Code 1 Year$49.99

Questions

Is ASL Dictionary for iPad free?
ASL Dictionary for iPad costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TWA Dictionary free?
TWA Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ASL Dictionary for iPad or TWA Dictionary?
ASL Dictionary for iPad is rated higher. ASL Dictionary for iPad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while TWA Dictionary averages 4.3 from 33 ratings.
Do ASL Dictionary for iPad or TWA Dictionary have ads?
Neither ASL Dictionary for iPad nor TWA Dictionary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASL Dictionary for iPad or TWA Dictionary?
ASL Dictionary for iPad ships an update every 10 months, and TWA Dictionary every 3 weeks. Most recently, ASL Dictionary for iPad was updated on October 14, 2026 and TWA Dictionary on October 7, 2026.

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