WVSDB vs TWA Dictionary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WVSDB
Stay informed about school events, receive customized notifications for your student's organizations, and access weekly cafeteria menus. Get district updates and easily find staff contact information.
- Event listings with calendar integration
- Customizable notifications by organization
- Weekly cafeteria menus
- Live feed for district updates
- Staff and department directory
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Introducing the brand new app for WVSDB. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.
TWA Dictionary
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.
- Over 25,000 ASL signs
- Sign variations and cultural insights
- Thematic organization
- User-requested content
- Continuous updates
- Educational blog on Deaf Culture
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Looking for a great ASL resource? Our ASL Dictionary, created by a 100% Deaf team, includes over 25,000 signs along with sign variations, Deaf signers from diverse backgrounds, and an array of features to enhance your learning experience! What’s the Sign? ASL Dictionary is your ultimate resource for mastering American Sign Language, designed and brought to you by the Deaf community. Key Features: Extensive Library: Access a comprehensive collection of over 25,000 signs, including regional variations and cultural insights. Thematic Organization: Easily navigate through themed categories tailored to your interests. Tagged for Every Occasion: Quickly find the signs you need, whether for a job interview or a specific topic. Continuous Updates: Regular updates ensure fresh and relevant content. Educational Blog: Explore Deaf Culture with insightful posts on community topics. User-Driven Content: Can’t find a sign? Request new signs or sentence examples, and help expand the dictionary. Easy Navigation: An intuitive interface makes your learning journey smooth and enjoyable. Subscription Details: What’s the Sign? ASL Dictionary offers flexible subscription plans, including monthly and annual options. Start your learning journey with a three-day free trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled, and you can manage them through your account settings. Discover the richness of American Sign Language with What’s the Sign? ASL Dictionary – where learning becomes a personalized, ongoing experience. Privacy Policy: https://twadictionary.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://twadictionary.com/terms/ Also available in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WVSDB at 5.0 against TWA Dictionary's 4.3. WVSDB also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). TWA Dictionary's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. TWA Dictionary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WVSDB asks for nothing beyond the download.
WVSDB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TWA Dictionary has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
WVSDB ships an update every 2 months, TWA Dictionary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WVSDB | TWA Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.3 (33 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind | TWA Innovations LLC |
Customer experience
WVSDB
TWA Dictionary
In-app purchases
WVSDB
No in-app purchases
TWA Dictionary
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Gift Code Month$4.99
- Gift Code 6 Months$29.99
- Gift Code 1 Year$49.99
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