AlphaSign Learn Sign Language vs HandsKW
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.
HandsKW
Master sign language with engaging video lessons and step-by-step tutorials. This app helps beginners and advanced learners build essential communication skills at their own pace. Enhance your understanding and fluency with interactive and accessible content.
- Engaging video lessons
- Step-by-step tutorials
- Essential signs and phrases
- Interactive learning
- Learn at your own pace
- Accessible content
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HandsKW is an easy-to-use app designed to help deaf users learn sign language through engaging video lessons. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, our app offers step-by-step tutorials covering essential signs and phrases. Enhance your communication and learn at your own pace with interactive and accessible lessons!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AlphaSign Learn Sign Language at 4.1 against HandsKW's 1.0. AlphaSign Learn Sign Language also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). HandsKW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. AlphaSign Learn Sign Language sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HandsKW asks for nothing beyond the download.
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AlphaSign Learn Sign Language has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of AlphaSign Learn Sign Language's written reviews are positive against 0% of HandsKW's.
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language ships an update every 5 months, HandsKW every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AlphaSign Learn Sign Language | HandsKW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (24 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fragranze Apps Limited | Chethan Hn |
Customer experience
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language
HandsKW
In-app purchases
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language
- Alphasign - Remove Ads$1.99
HandsKW
No in-app purchases
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