Comparison

Fingersign! vs GestuAR

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

Head to head
About

Fingersign!

This app converts any word into the American Sign Language alphabet. It's designed for beginners looking to learn how to spell words using ASL, providing clear graphics for each letter.

Highlights
  • Word to ASL alphabet conversion
  • Letter-based sign language learning
  • Easy-to-read graphics
  • Beginner-friendly ASL tool
  • Spelling practice
Features
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Translate any word into letter-based sign language! Looking to learn the basics of the sign language alphabet? Or perhaps you're beginner in ASL, and wanting an app that can help you spell out any word. Fingersign will convert any word into the ASL alphabet, using easy-to-read graphics to show you exactly how that word should be signed!

About

GestuAR

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GestuAR brings American Sign Language to life through augmented reality. Place life-sized 3D animated avatars in your space and watch them demonstrate nearly 2,000 ASL signs — from the alphabet to everyday words and phrases. Features: - AR Learning: View 3D sign language demonstrations placed in your real environment using ARKit - Sign Library: Browse 2,000 signs organized across 22 categories including Alphabet, Animals, Emotions, Actions, and more - Text Scanner: Point your camera at any text and instantly find matching ASL signs - AI Detection: Use Gemini AI to identify objects around you and learn their signs - Progress Tracking: Monitor your learning with streaks, mastery rings, and achievements - Daily Practice: Get personalized signs every day to keep your learning consistent - Customizable: Adjust playback speed, set practice reminders, and personalize your experience GestuAR uses a novel video-to-3D animation pipeline to generate anatomically accurate sign language demonstrations from real ASL video data. Whether you're a complete beginner or building on existing knowledge, GestuAR makes learning ASL engaging, interactive, and accessible.

Screenshots

Fingersign!4 screens
GestuAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fingersign! and GestuAR are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Fingersign! versus GestuAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFingersign!GestuAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMary SpainKenz Jehu Barina

In-app purchases

None

Fingersign!

No in-app purchases

None

GestuAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fingersign! free?
Fingersign! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GestuAR free?
GestuAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fingersign! or GestuAR have ads?
Neither Fingersign! nor GestuAR shows ads.

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