# Hand Talk vs Teclado TIM

The clearest difference is rating: Hand Talk at 4.2 against Teclado TIM's 3.0. Hand Talk also leads on ratings volume (897 vs 2) and review sentiment (45% vs 33%). Teclado TIM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Teclado TIM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hand Talk holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hand Talk has 897 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Hand Talk's written reviews are positive against 33% of Teclado TIM's.

Hand Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, Teclado TIM every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hand Talk | Teclado TIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (897 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-talk-learn-sign-language/id659816995/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teclado-tim/id1538692076/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **897** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **44.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 120 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hand Talk Servicos Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/956364002) | [TIM Celular](https://appshunter.io/developer/628000263) |

## 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


### Teclado TIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teclado-tim/id1538692076)

This mobile keyboard identifies and flags potentially prejudiced words and expressions in your messages. It provides explanations for why certain language is considered offensive and suggests inclusive alternatives, promoting more equitable communication.

**Highlights:** Identifies prejudiced words and expressions, Provides explanations for offensive language, Suggests non-pejorative alternatives, Notifies users of inappropriate word usage, Offers easy installation and normal usage

**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 Teclado TIM free?

Teclado TIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hand Talk or Teclado TIM?

Hand Talk is rated higher. Hand Talk averages 4.2 out of 5 from 897 ratings, while Teclado TIM averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hand Talk or Teclado TIM have ads?

Hand Talk shows ads; Teclado TIM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hand Talk or Teclado TIM?

Hand Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, and Teclado TIM every 10 days. Most recently, Hand Talk was updated on November 6, 2026 and Teclado TIM on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
