# Hand Talk vs Auditory Training

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hand Talk at 44% against Auditory Training's 0%. Hand Talk also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (894 vs 1). Auditory Training's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hand Talk sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Auditory Training sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Auditory Training holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hand Talk has 894 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Hand Talk's written reviews are positive against 0% of Auditory Training's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hand Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, Auditory Training every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hand Talk | Auditory Training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (894 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-talk-learn-sign-language/id659816995/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auditory-training/id1637321202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **894** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **44.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hand Talk Servicos Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/956364002) | [Thais Zemlickas Silva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636061862) |

## 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 (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium(1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 Year) | $44.99 | per year |
| 10 HTCoins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 HTCoins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 50 HTCoins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 HTCoins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 200 HTCoins | $39.99 | one-time |

**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


### Auditory Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auditory-training/id1637321202)

This app helps individuals improve auditory processing skills by offering customizable activities and games. It's designed for those with auditory processing disorders, students needing better focus, and professionals working with auditory development.

**Highlights:** Customizable activity composition, Multiple module types, Over 8 stimulus types, Variable difficulty levels, Progress-tracking games, Unlimited player support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Temporal Pattern - 3 months | $2.99 | one-time |
| Non-Verbal Sounds - 3 months | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dichotic Digits - 3 months | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sequential Memory - 3 months | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alternated Dichotic - 3 months | $2.99 | one-time |
| Temporal Pattern - 1 year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Non-Verbal Sounds - 1 year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dichotic Digits - 1 year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Temporal Resolution - 1 year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sequential Memory - 1 year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Alternated Dichotic - 1 year | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hand Talk free?

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

### Is Auditory Training free?

Auditory Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hand Talk or Auditory Training?

Auditory Training is rated higher. Hand Talk averages 4.2 out of 5 from 894 ratings, while Auditory Training averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hand Talk or Auditory Training have ads?

Hand Talk shows ads; Auditory Training does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hand Talk or Auditory Training?

Hand Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, and Auditory Training every 4 months. Most recently, Hand Talk was updated on November 1, 2026 and Auditory Training on October 20, 2026.

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