# Hand Talk vs Modal Math

The clearest difference is rating: Modal Math at 5.0 against Hand Talk's 4.2. Modal Math also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hand Talk's advantage is ratings volume (899 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hand Talk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Modal Math sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Modal Math holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hand Talk has 899 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hand Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, Modal Math every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hand Talk | Modal Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (899 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-talk-learn-sign-language/id659816995/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modal-math/id6469200381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **899** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hand Talk Servicos Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/956364002) | [Asledu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711677950) |

## 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 (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium(1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 Year) | $44.99 | per year |

**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


### Modal Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modal-math/id6469200381)

This app provides accessible math practice designed by teachers for students with special language needs. It focuses on fostering conceptual understanding and reinforcing mathematical language for diverse learners.

**Highlights:** Designed by teachers, Accessible for special language needs, Fosters conceptual understanding, Reinforces mathematical language, Supports diverse learning needs

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classroom Membership | $24.99 | per month |
| DHH Teacher Resources | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hand Talk free?

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

### Is Modal Math free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hand Talk or Modal Math?

Modal Math is rated higher. Hand Talk averages 4.2 out of 5 from 899 ratings, while Modal Math averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hand Talk or Modal Math have ads?

Hand Talk shows ads; Modal Math does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hand Talk or Modal Math?

Hand Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, and Modal Math every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hand Talk was updated on November 11, 2026 and Modal Math on October 30, 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.*