# Hand Talk vs LearnSign

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Hand Talk | LearnSign |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (888 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-talk-learn-sign-language/id659816995/reviews) | **[4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnsign/id6464439649/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **888** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 118 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hand Talk Servicos Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/956364002) | [Jonathan Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624545169) |

## 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


### LearnSign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnsign/id6464439649)

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