# Hand Talk vs LibrasLab

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LibrasLab at 91% against Hand Talk's 44%. LibrasLab also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Hand Talk's advantage is ratings volume (888 vs 25) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hand Talk sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LibrasLab sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LibrasLab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hand Talk has 888 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Hand Talk's written reviews are positive against 91% of LibrasLab's.

Hand Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, LibrasLab every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hand Talk | LibrasLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (888 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-talk-learn-sign-language/id659816995/reviews) | **[5.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libraslab/id6443427604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **888** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hand Talk Servicos Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/956364002) | [SignLab AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464656258) |

## 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


### LibrasLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libraslab/id6443427604)

Learn Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) through interactive modules and AI-powered lessons. Progress from basic signs to fluency with grammar and vocabulary. Connect with the deaf community and broaden your communication skills.

**Highlights:** 20 learning modules, AI-powered learning, Sign language fluency, Grammar and vocabulary, Interactive lessons

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assinatura Premium de 1 mês | $1.99 | per month |
| Assinatura Premium de 1 mês | $1.99 | per month |
| Assinatura Premium de 3 meses | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Assinatura Premium de 3 meses | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Assinatura Premium de 3 meses | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Assinatura Premium de 3 meses | $6.49 | per 3 months |
| Assinatura Premium anual | $9.99 | per year |
| Assinatura Premium semestral | $11.49 | per 6 months |
| Assinatura Premium anual | $12.99 | per year |
| Assinatura Premium anual | $14.99 | per year |
| Assinatura Premium anual | $18.99 | per year |
| Assinatura Premium de 3 meses | $34.00 | per 3 months |
| Assinatura Premium anual | $98.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hand Talk free?

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

### Is LibrasLab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hand Talk or LibrasLab?

LibrasLab is rated higher. Hand Talk averages 4.2 out of 5 from 888 ratings, while LibrasLab averages 5.0 from 25 ratings.

### Do Hand Talk or LibrasLab have ads?

Both Hand Talk and LibrasLab show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hand Talk or LibrasLab?

Hand Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, and LibrasLab every 2 months. Most recently, Hand Talk was updated on October 26, 2026 and LibrasLab on October 27, 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.*