Comparison

TWA Dictionary vs ASL Lingo

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

ASL Lingo

Master American Sign Language with interactive lessons, a comprehensive dictionary, and practice tools. Learn daily signs, fingerspelling, and phrases at your own pace, supporting all skill levels. Ideal for communication, education, or connecting with the deaf community.

Highlights
  • Interactive ASL lessons
  • ASL dictionary
  • Fingerspelling practice
  • Daily signs and phrases
  • Visual guides and videos
  • Sign language translator
Features
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Learn ASL fast and easy with this powerful ASL app. ASL Lingo learning tool helps you learn sign language step by step. Discover the best way to learn American Sign Language with real ASL dictionary and interactive ASL lessons. Whether you're starting to learn ASL or looking to improve, this app supports all levels of American Sign Language learners. Start learning sign language for free today, with this complete ASL pocket sign resource. With ASL dictionary and sign language translator tools, this ASL app is perfect for anyone who wants to learn sign language for communication, education, or support for the deaf community. This app helps you learn ASL using daily signs, fingerspelling, phrases, and full sign language lessons. Learn American Sign Language anytime, anywhere. Explore thousands of signs with accurate visual guides and videos in our full ASL courses. Use this app to practice sign language and communicate better with the deaf and hard-of-hearing. The ASL app includes: - ASL learning lessons - American Sign Language dictionary - Fingerspelling and sign language practice You can subscribe or purchase for access to all features of the application. Subscriptions are billed based on the subscription period plan. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription renewal fee will be debited from the account within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal by going to "User Account Settings" after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be canceled when the user purchases a subscription to this publications. Privacy Policy: https://asllingo.com/privacy Terms of use: https://asllingo.com/terms This application is published and distributed on the App Store by ASL Lingo Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong. ASL Lingo Limited is the distributor of this application and is responsible for its availability, App Store presence, and user support. This application is not available in Cuba, Iran, North Korea (DPRK), Syria, Russia, Belarus, Sudan, Myanmar (Burma). Please note that this application is also not available to users in Hong Kong. For any questions, issues, or feedback regarding the application, please contact our support team at: aslhelp24@gmail.com For full terms, privacy policy, and legal information, please visit: https://asllingo.com Lear American Sign Language/ASL with our ASL Lingo app. You will find free space for all. Best ASL Sign Language Learning lessons and dictionary

Screenshots

TWA Dictionary4 screens
ASL Lingo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ASL Lingo at 4.9 against TWA Dictionary's 4.3. ASL Lingo also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 33) and review sentiment (89% vs 77%). TWA Dictionary's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and ASL Lingo sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ASL Lingo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASL Lingo has 1.9K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of TWA Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 89% of ASL Lingo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TWA Dictionary ships an update every 3 weeks, ASL Lingo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TWA Dictionary versus ASL Lingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTWA DictionaryASL Lingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (33 ratings)4.9 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews89.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings331.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB37 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTWA Innovations LLCASL Lingo Ltd

Customer experience

TWA Dictionary

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

ASL Lingo

All ratings1,397 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.0%

Bugs and requests

TWA Dictionary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ASL Lingo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot type answer in Chapter 10 Lesson 5
  • Some quiz answers not listed as options

Requested features

2 requests
  • Expand app size beyond phone
  • Improve practice section and quiz accuracy

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
12 purchases

ASL Lingo

Subscriptions10
  • ASL - Sign Language Learning3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Sign Language Learning$5.997 Days
  • Learn Sign Language - ASL$5.997 Days
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  • Premium Sign Language learning3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Sign Language Learning$19.991 Month
  • Premium learning Sign Language$19.991 Month
  • Premium Sign Language learning$29.991 Year
  • Premium Sign Language learning3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Sign Language learning$49.991 Year
  • ASL dictionary Premium plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Lifetime Plan$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium Plan$29.99

Questions

Is TWA Dictionary free?
TWA Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ASL Lingo free?
ASL Lingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TWA Dictionary or ASL Lingo?
ASL Lingo is rated higher. TWA Dictionary averages 4.3 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while ASL Lingo averages 4.9 from 1.9K ratings.
Do TWA Dictionary or ASL Lingo have ads?
ASL Lingo shows ads; TWA Dictionary does not.
Which is updated more often, TWA Dictionary or ASL Lingo?
TWA Dictionary ships an update every 3 weeks, and ASL Lingo monthly. Most recently, TWA Dictionary was updated on October 24, 2026 and ASL Lingo on October 30, 2026.

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