Comparison

Hand Talk vs LearnSign

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hand Talk

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
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Practice Sign Language in a fun and free way with Hugo and Maya, our virtual translators, through the Hand Talk App, elected by the UN as the best social app in the world! Developed by experts, the app not only works as a pocket dictionary, but also helps you learn and practice Libras (Brazilian Sign Language), ASL (American Sign Language), and BSL (British Sign Language), whether to communicate with those you love, to connect with deaf people in your daily life, to reinforce your vocabulary, or to develop in a new language. Why use the Hand Talk App? Translate text or voice into Sign Languages anywhere and anytime, for free. Practice Libras, ASL, and BSL in a fun and efficient way, with the support of characters designed to facilitate your learning. Consult thousands of signs to expand your vocabulary, even offline, through updated dictionaries and educational videos. Translations are performed automatically through artificial intelligence, trained with more than 38,000 words validated by specialists. Personalize your experience and adapt the app to your needs! Adjust the translation speed, view the signs in 360 degrees, consult your history, create a favorites list, and customize Hugo and Maya with exclusive items! If you like the Hand Talk App, try becoming a subscriber! Practice Libras, ASL, and BSL without ads, translate text contained in images, earn coins, and get exclusive access to new features. In addition, you also support our mission to keep education free for thousands of people! Download now and start learning a new language today! Hugo and Maya are already super excited to meet you! Frequently Asked Questions: Who is the app recommended for? The app can be used by anyone interested in learning and practicing Libras, ASL, or BSL in an effective and fun way! What are the available languages? Hugo and Maya master Libras, ASL, and BSL! They translate content searched in Portuguese into Brazilian Sign Language and in English into American Sign Language. To access the ASL version of the app, just click on the arrow next to the Brazilian flag in the lower-left corner and select the ASL option, identified by the design of the United States flag. To access BSL, select the British flag. How to use the Hand Talk App? Using the Hand Talk App is super easy. On the home screen, you can already perform your translations, just type or record an audio with the words you want to consult, send it, and right after, Hugo or Maya will perform the translation of your sentence into Sign Language. You can also explore other functions of the app in the menu at the bottom of the screen, such as the Dictionary, which groups signs within the same context for you to consult, the Store to customize the Hand Talk App as you prefer, and the Education section, which contains our series of educational videos #HugoTeaches. Follow Hand Talk: Website: https://www.handtalk.me/en/ Blog: https://www.handtalk.me/en/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handtalkapp/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hand-talk/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HandTalkTV/videos Do you have any suggestions to improve the app? Send them to us! Access your profile by clicking on Account, go to the Suggestions area, and send us yours. Privacy Policy: https://suporte.handtalk.me/kb/article/240748/politica-de-privacidade?menuId=25979-69987-240748&ticketId=&q= Terms of Use: https://suporte.handtalk.me/kb/article/240749/termos-de-uso?menuId=25979-69987-240749&ticketId=&q

About

LearnSign

This app offers a delightful journey into the world of sign languages, making it accessible for hearing individuals to learn and foster empathy. It covers a wide range of signs for everyday communication and helps parents connect with deaf children.

Highlights
  • Learn world sign languages
  • Expand knowledge of signs
  • Foster empathy and inclusivity
  • Improve communication with deaf community
  • Help parents of deaf babies
  • Covers everyday objects, emotions, actions
Features
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LearnSign 20.0 is here! Learn and explore Sign Language with a fresh new experience. • ASL — American Sign Language • LSM — Mexican Sign Language • LSF — French Sign Language • DGS — German Sign Language Discover new signs, learn the basics, and enjoy a simple, visual, and engaging way to learn Sign Language. LearnSign — Your guide to modern Sign Language.

Screenshots

Hand Talk4 screens
LearnSign4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LearnSign at 4.7 against Hand Talk's 4.2. LearnSign also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Hand Talk's advantage is ratings volume (888 vs 47) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support 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. Hand Talk sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LearnSign asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LearnSign holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hand Talk has 888 ratings behind it against 47, 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 50% of LearnSign's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hand Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, LearnSign monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hand Talk versus LearnSign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHand TalkLearnSign
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (888 ratings)4.7 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings888 — better47
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB82 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHand Talk Servicos LtdaJonathan Navarro

Customer experience

Hand Talk

All ratings877 ratings
Positive77.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative43.0%

LearnSign

All ratings47 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hand Talk

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve overall stability and performance

LearnSign

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Hand Talk

Subscriptions2
  • Premium(1 month)$4.991 Month
  • Premium (1 Year)$44.991 Year
One-time5
  • 10 HTCoins$2.99
  • 30 HTCoins$7.99
  • 50 HTCoins$12.99
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  • 100 HTCoins$24.99
  • 200 HTCoins$39.99
None

LearnSign

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hand Talk free?
Hand Talk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LearnSign free?
LearnSign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hand Talk or LearnSign?
LearnSign is rated higher. Hand Talk averages 4.2 out of 5 from 888 ratings, while LearnSign averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.
Do Hand Talk or LearnSign have ads?
Hand Talk shows ads; LearnSign does not.
Which is updated more often, Hand Talk or LearnSign?
Hand Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, and LearnSign monthly. Most recently, Hand Talk was updated on October 26, 2026 and LearnSign on October 25, 2026.

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