AlphaSign Learn Sign Language vs SignDict
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.
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.
- Bilingual translation (ASL & JSL)
- Interactive learning (alphabet, Hiragana)
- Offline mode
- Extensive sign library (20,000+ signs)
- Distraction-free experience
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SignDict at 100% against AlphaSign Learn Sign Language's 33%. SignDict also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). AlphaSign Learn Sign Language's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 26.0). On ratings volume, in-app purchases 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
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language is free to download; SignDict costs $9.99 up front. AlphaSign Learn Sign Language sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SignDict sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SignDict holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of AlphaSign Learn Sign Language's written reviews are positive against 100% of SignDict's.
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language ships an update every 5 months, SignDict fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AlphaSign Learn Sign Language | SignDict |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (24 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #180 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 471 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fragranze Apps Limited | Antonio Chavez |
Customer experience
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language
SignDict
In-app purchases
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language
- Alphasign - Remove Ads$1.99
SignDict
- SignDict Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- SignDict Lifetime$9.99
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