# Hand Talk vs Safe Students

The clearest difference is rating: Safe Students at 5.0 against Hand Talk's 4.2. Safe Students also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Hand Talk's advantage is ratings volume (898 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hand Talk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Safe Students asks for nothing beyond the download.

Safe Students holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hand Talk has 898 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hand Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, Safe Students every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hand Talk | Safe Students |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (898 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-talk-learn-sign-language/id659816995/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-students/id1116142521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **898** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 120 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hand Talk Servicos Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/956364002) | [Andrew Cohen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116142520) |

## What reviewers say

### Hand Talk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-talk-learn-sign-language/id659816995)

Learn and practice American, Brazilian, and British Sign Language with virtual translators. Translate text or voice into signs, access a dictionary of thousands of signs, and practice through interactive characters. Offers offline access and customizable features.

**Highlights:** Text and voice translation to sign language, Learn ASL, Libras, and BSL, Virtual translators Hugo and Maya, Offline dictionary with thousands of signs, 360-degree sign viewing, Customizable translation speed, Educational videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium(1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 Year) | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for learning sign language
- 🚀 Great for communication
- 💡 Customizable avatar
- 👍 Useful for working with special needs children/adults

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Inaccurate sign language translations
- 🐛 Lacks diversity in sign language models
- 🐛 Outdated and incorrect signs
- 🐛 Slow performance and lag

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Translations not working correctly
- Inability to open or use the app
- Incorrect sign language representations

**Requested features**

- Add more sign language options (e.g. BSL, SSL)
- Improve sign language accuracy and grammar
- Allow pasting text for translation
- Provide visual cues for sign language
- Offer free trial for subscription


### Safe Students

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-students/id1116142521)

This app provides a secure and private channel for students to report bullying and suicide concerns directly to school administrators. It allows for anonymous reporting from any mobile device, ensuring timely intervention.

**Highlights:** Anonymous reporting, Secure communication, Student safety, School administrator alerts, 24/7 accessibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hand Talk free?

Hand Talk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Safe Students free?

Safe Students is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hand Talk or Safe Students?

Safe Students is rated higher. Hand Talk averages 4.2 out of 5 from 898 ratings, while Safe Students averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hand Talk or Safe Students have ads?

Hand Talk shows ads; Safe Students does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hand Talk or Safe Students?

Hand Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, and Safe Students every 2 months. Most recently, Hand Talk was updated on November 13, 2026 and Safe Students on November 6, 2026.

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