Comparison

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language vs iSign Language

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Learn ASL alphabet
  • Learn BSL alphabet
  • Easy scrolling interface
  • Swipe to next letter
  • Educational and fun
Features
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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.

About

iSign Language

Features
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This app converts American Sign Language (ASL) into speech. This is done by holding the iPhone and inputing a series of gestures that are broadly similar to standard ASL signs. The app recognises one hundred and twenty two signs; the First 100 Signs from Basic ASL and twenty two additional words, including WH questions and greetings. You can also make simple sentences in English and Japanese. This app is suitable for people who have studied the ASL alphabet.

Screenshots

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language4 screens
iSign Language3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AlphaSign Learn Sign Language at Free against iSign Language's $0.99. AlphaSign Learn Sign Language also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 38 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). iSign Language's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language is free to download; iSign Language costs $0.99 up front. AlphaSign Learn Sign Language sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iSign Language asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language ships an update every 5 months, iSign Language every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language versus iSign Language: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlphaSign Learn Sign LanguageiSign Language
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.1 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFragranze Apps LimitedYuichi HARA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language

One-time1
  • Alphasign - Remove Ads$1.99
None

iSign Language

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlphaSign Learn Sign Language free?
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iSign Language free?
iSign Language costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AlphaSign Learn Sign Language or iSign Language have ads?
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language shows ads; iSign Language does not.
Which is updated more often, AlphaSign Learn Sign Language or iSign Language?
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language ships an update every 5 months, and iSign Language every 38 months. Most recently, AlphaSign Learn Sign Language was updated on September 28, 2026 and iSign Language on August 11, 2026.

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