Comparison

Hand Talk vs Digitavox USP

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

Digitavox USP

Features
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O Digitavox USP é um curso de digitação voltado principalmente para pessoas com deficiência visual que, por meio da fala, orienta e guia o usuário em exercícios de digitação em um teclado padrão ABNT2. É possível acompanhar o progresso ao longo do curso com estatísticas de acertos e tempos de respostas. Para utilizar o aplicativo é necessário um teclado (com cabo) padrão ABNT2 e um adaptador USB para Lightning ou USB-C, também conhecido como conector OTG, dependendo do modelo do celular. Esse aplicativo é baseado no software original Digitavox, desenvolvido por Neno Henrique da Cunha Albernaz, no seu mestrado de 2011 na UFRJ, e amplamente utilizado pelas instituições que apoiam pessoas com deficiência visual. A presente versão do aplicativo foi desenvolvida pela Superintendência de Tecnologia da Informação da Universidade de São Paulo, com tecnologias atualizadas de vocalização e multiplataformas. Essa versão teve o apoio, foi especificada, validada e está sendo disseminada pelas instituições que atendem pessoas com deficiência visual, tais como: o Lar das Moças Cegas, Bengala Verde, Adeva, Associação Catarinense para Integração do Cego, Coordenadoria de Ações Educacionais CAED da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Comissão Permanente de Acessibilidade e Inclusão da Unesp, Pró-Reitoria de Inclusão e Pertencimento da USP, Departamento de Biomateriais e Biologia Oral da Faculdade de Odontologia da USP e da Secretaria de Estado dos Direitos da Pessoa com Deficiência do Governo de São Paulo.

Screenshots

Hand Talk4 screens
Digitavox USP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Digitavox USP at none against Hand Talk's 2. Digitavox USP also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hand Talk's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Digitavox USP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hand Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, Digitavox USP every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hand Talk versus Digitavox USP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHand TalkDigitavox USP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (899 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings899 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB55 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHand Talk Servicos LtdaUniversidade de São Paulo

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

Digitavox USP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hand Talk

Subscriptions2
  • Premium(1 month)$4.991 Month
  • Premium (1 Year)$44.991 Year
None

Digitavox USP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hand Talk free?
Hand Talk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digitavox USP free?
Digitavox USP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hand Talk or Digitavox USP have ads?
Hand Talk shows ads; Digitavox USP does not.
Which is updated more often, Hand Talk or Digitavox USP?
Hand Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, and Digitavox USP every 4 months. Most recently, Hand Talk was updated on November 11, 2026 and Digitavox USP on November 3, 2026.

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