Comparison

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language vs Cardiff Castle BSL

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

Cardiff Castle BSL

Features
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This British Sign Language tour has been designed to enjoy Cardiff Castle at your own pace. Cardiff Castle is one of Wales' leading heritage attractions and a site of international significance. During 2000 years of history, the Castle has been a Roman Garrison, a Norman stronghold and in Victorian times was transformed into a gothic fairy tale fantasy. Use this guide before during or even after your visit to Cardiff Castle.

Screenshots

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language4 screens
Cardiff Castle BSL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cardiff Castle BSL at none against AlphaSign Learn Sign Language's 1. Cardiff Castle BSL also leads on ads (none vs shown). AlphaSign Learn Sign Language's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 26 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. AlphaSign Learn Sign Language sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cardiff Castle BSL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language ships an update every 5 months, Cardiff Castle BSL every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language versus Cardiff Castle BSL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlphaSign Learn Sign LanguageCardiff Castle BSL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 26 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.411 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFragranze Apps LimitedCyngor Caerdydd Cardiff Council

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language

One-time1
  • Alphasign - Remove Ads$1.99
None

Cardiff Castle BSL

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 Cardiff Castle BSL free?
Cardiff Castle BSL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AlphaSign Learn Sign Language or Cardiff Castle BSL have ads?
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language shows ads; Cardiff Castle BSL does not.
Which is updated more often, AlphaSign Learn Sign Language or Cardiff Castle BSL?
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language ships an update every 5 months, and Cardiff Castle BSL every 26 months. Most recently, AlphaSign Learn Sign Language was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cardiff Castle BSL on October 26, 2026.

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