Comparison

TWA Dictionary vs BU Reserve

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

BU Reserve

This application allows users to make reservations for various resources. It simplifies the booking process for available items and services.

Highlights
  • Resource reservation
  • Booking system
  • Simplified process
Features
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BU Reservation App

Screenshots

TWA Dictionary4 screens
BU Reserve1 screens

Verdict

The call

TWA Dictionary and BU Reserve both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of TWA Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 0% of BU Reserve's. TWA Dictionary also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (33 vs 10). BU Reserve's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, 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. TWA Dictionary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BU Reserve asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for TWA Dictionary against 4.2 for BU Reserve. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of TWA Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 0% of BU Reserve's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TWA Dictionary ships an update every 3 weeks, BU Reserve weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TWA Dictionary versus BU Reserve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTWA DictionaryBU Reserve
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (33 ratings) — better4.2 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTWA Innovations LLCChase Lenhart

Customer experience

TWA Dictionary

All ratings33 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

BU Reserve

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

TWA Dictionary

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Gift Code Month$4.99
  • Gift Code 6 Months$29.99
  • Gift Code 1 Year$49.99
None

BU Reserve

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TWA Dictionary free?
TWA Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BU Reserve free?
BU Reserve is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TWA Dictionary or BU Reserve?
TWA Dictionary is rated higher. TWA Dictionary averages 4.3 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while BU Reserve averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.
Do TWA Dictionary or BU Reserve have ads?
BU Reserve shows ads; TWA Dictionary does not.
Which is updated more often, TWA Dictionary or BU Reserve?
TWA Dictionary ships an update every 3 weeks, and BU Reserve weekly. Most recently, TWA Dictionary was updated on October 7, 2026 and BU Reserve on October 14, 2026.

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