# Marlee Signs vs TWA Dictionary

The clearest difference is rating: TWA Dictionary at 4.3 against Marlee Signs's 3.3. TWA Dictionary also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Marlee Signs's advantage is ratings volume (190 vs 33) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marlee Signs sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and TWA Dictionary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TWA Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marlee Signs has 190 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Marlee Signs's written reviews are positive against 77% of TWA Dictionary's.

Marlee Signs ships an update every 2 months, TWA Dictionary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marlee Signs | TWA Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marlee-signs/id566054855/reviews) | **[4.3 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twa-dictionary/id6465301116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MEDL Mobile Enterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179132337) | [TWA Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706524789) |

## What reviewers say

### Marlee Signs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marlee-signs/id566054855)

Learn American Sign Language with video lessons from Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin. Master the alphabet, vocabulary, and common expressions at your own pace. Spell out words with a dedicated signing feature.

**Highlights:** Signed alphabet instruction, Basic vocabulary lessons, Common expression videos, Spell any word in signs, Slow motion video playback, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Around You Lesson Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Home Lesson Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Around Town Lesson Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Around World Lesson Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Baby Signs Lesson Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Excellent for beginners
- 📚 Great for learning ASL vocabulary
- 👍 Clear and easy-to-follow videos
- 🌟 Marlee Matlin is an inspiring teacher

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos not working/black screen issues
- 💰 Expensive for limited content
- 🔄 Constant need to delete and reinstall app
- 🔍 Poor search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not playing, showing black screens
- Purchased lesson packs not restoring after reinstall
- App crashing or freezing on certain devices
- Connectivity issues even with good internet

**Requested features**

- Add more lesson packs and content
- Improve offline access and video playback
- Implement better search and navigation
- Add speech-to-sign and sign-to-speech features


### TWA Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twa-dictionary/id6465301116)

Master American Sign Language with a comprehensive dictionary featuring over 25,000 signs, variations, and cultural insights. Created by a Deaf team, it offers thematic organization, user-driven content requests, and regular updates for an enhanced learning experience.

**Highlights:** Over 25,000 ASL signs, Sign variations and cultural insights, Thematic organization, User-requested content, Continuous updates, Educational blog on Deaf Culture

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Gift Code Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift Code 6 Months | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gift Code 1 Year | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marlee Signs free?

Marlee Signs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TWA Dictionary free?

TWA Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Marlee Signs or TWA Dictionary?

TWA Dictionary is rated higher. Marlee Signs averages 3.3 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while TWA Dictionary averages 4.3 from 33 ratings.

### Do Marlee Signs or TWA Dictionary have ads?

Neither Marlee Signs nor TWA Dictionary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marlee Signs or TWA Dictionary?

Marlee Signs ships an update every 2 months, and TWA Dictionary every 3 weeks. Most recently, Marlee Signs was updated on October 22, 2026 and TWA Dictionary on October 24, 2026.

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