AlphaSign Learn Sign Language vs BSL Level One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language
Learn the alphabet in American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL). This educational app makes mastering sign language fun and easy with a simple scrolling interface and swipe gestures.
- Learn ASL alphabet
- Learn BSL alphabet
- Easy scrolling interface
- Swipe to next letter
- Educational and fun
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Welcome to AlphaSign, the application that teaches you the alphabet (A-Z) in American Sign Language (ASL) & British Sign Language, also known as BSL. AlphaSign is an educational, fun and enjoyable application. Give it a try, and see how fast you can learn, with AlphaSign ASL & BSL. Using an easy to use scrolling bar simply scroll to the letter you would like to learn, or simply swipe the screen to the next letter. Make learning the sign alphabet fun, with AlphaSign.
BSL Level One
This app supports students learning British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1. It focuses on Part One of the curriculum and offers regional signs. An ad-free version is available for purchase.
- BSL Level 1 curriculum support
- Regional sign variations
- Part One content
- Ad-free purchase option
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This App is perfect for the conscientious student who is currently taking their Level 1 British Sign Language course and is the perfect tool in supporting you to go that extra mile. Please be aware that all signs used in this app are regional and may or may not match your taught curriculum. This App is Part One of the criteria of British Sign Language Level 1, more of the criteria will be added in the near future. This app is free in it's entirety but will contain advertisements. You can pay a small fee for the ad-free version. This app requires an internet connection. If you somehow encounter any errors or problems please do not hesitate to let us know, you can do so by visiting our website and filling out the contact form on our contact page. www.deafactive.org Privacy Policy To view our privacy policy visit our website - http://www.deafactive.org/app-privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BSL Level One at none against AlphaSign Learn Sign Language's shown. AlphaSign Learn Sign Language's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 20%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. AlphaSign Learn Sign Language sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BSL Level One sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language ships an update every 5 months, BSL Level One every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AlphaSign Learn Sign Language | BSL Level One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fragranze Apps Limited | Deaf Active North West |
Customer experience
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language
BSL Level One
Bugs and requests
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BSL Level One
Reported bugs
7 issues- Ads not removed after purchase
- Videos not loading
- Videos taking too long to load
- Cannot close ads
- Finger spelling tests have no answers
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- App not loading on mobile data
- Paid version not fully unlocking content
Requested features
11 requests- Slow down button for videos
- Pictures for learning
- Videos on a loop
- Less intrusive ads
- Option to charge for the app instead of ads
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- Fix ads not being removed after purchase
- Provide answers for finger spelling tests
- Improve video loading speed
- Fix mobile data loading issues
- Update app with answers
- App support
In-app purchases
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language
- Alphasign - Remove Ads$1.99
BSL Level One
- BSL Pro Edition$0.99
Questions
Is AlphaSign Learn Sign Language free?
Is BSL Level One free?
Do AlphaSign Learn Sign Language or BSL Level One have ads?
Which is updated more often, AlphaSign Learn Sign Language or BSL Level One?
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