# Baby Sign and Sing vs SLSL Dictionary

The clearest difference is rating: SLSL Dictionary at 5.0 against Baby Sign and Sing's 3.9. SLSL Dictionary also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Baby Sign and Sing's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Baby Sign and Sing sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. SLSL Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

SLSL Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Baby Sign and Sing has 117 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Baby Sign and Sing's written reviews are positive against 100% of SLSL Dictionary's.

Baby Sign and Sing ships an update every 5 months, SLSL Dictionary weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baby Sign and Sing | SLSL Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-sign-and-sing/id528964648/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slsl-dictionary/id6445848879/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baby Sign and Learn](https://appshunter.io/developer/414830313) | [Daniel Porteous](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531368370) |

## What reviewers say

### Baby Sign and Sing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-sign-and-sing/id528964648)

Learn American Sign Language (ASL) with animated characters through popular nursery rhymes. Explore signs, play songs, and watch tutorials designed for babies and toddlers. An optional pack offers more songs for a single low price.

**Highlights:** Animated ASL signing characters, Interactive sign exploration, Nursery rhyme sing-alongs, Video tutorials for signs, Keyword signing in ASL

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| American Nursery Rhyme Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| American Nursery Rhyme Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| American Nursery Rhyme Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Australian Nursery Rhyme Pack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| British Complete Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| American Complete Collection | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👶 Engaging content for babies and toddlers
- 🎵 Effective for teaching sign language
- 📚 Educational value for speech/language development
- 😊 Cute animations and characters
- 🧠 Helps non-verbal children communicate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model (pay-per-song)
- 📦 Limited free content (only 1 song)
- 🌍 Wrong sign language (ASL instead of BSL/Auslan)
- 🔄 Limited song selection overall
- 📱 Not shareable across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Videos fail to display after updates
- Blank screens for certain songs (Old MacDonald)
- Downloaded songs delete randomly
- App crashes or freezes
- Recurring charges instead of one-time purchases

**Requested features**

- More nursery rhymes and songs
- British Sign Language (BSL) version
- Auslan (Australian Sign Language) version
- Christmas songs
- Pause button for mid-song instruction


### SLSL Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slsl-dictionary/id6445848879)

Learn sign language with definitions and videos for each sign. Save custom word lists and use flashcards with spaced repetition for effective revision. Supports English, Sinhala, and Tamil.

**Highlights:** Video demonstrations for signs, Custom word list saving, Flashcard revision feature, Spaced repetition learning, Support for English, Sinhala, and Tamil

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baby Sign and Sing free?

Baby Sign and Sing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SLSL Dictionary free?

SLSL Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Baby Sign and Sing or SLSL Dictionary?

SLSL Dictionary is rated higher. Baby Sign and Sing averages 3.9 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while SLSL Dictionary averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Baby Sign and Sing or SLSL Dictionary have ads?

Neither Baby Sign and Sing nor SLSL Dictionary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Baby Sign and Sing or SLSL Dictionary?

Baby Sign and Sing ships an update every 5 months, and SLSL Dictionary weekly. Most recently, Baby Sign and Sing was updated on October 25, 2026 and SLSL Dictionary on October 24, 2026.

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