Comparison

SignDict vs Nuclide Chart

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

Head to head
About

SignDict

Explore Japanese and American Sign Language with this comprehensive dictionary and translator. Practice signing the alphabet, Hiragana, and more, even offline. Connect with Deaf communities and enhance your communication skills.

Highlights
  • Bilingual translation (ASL & JSL)
  • Interactive learning (alphabet, Hiragana)
  • Offline mode
  • Extensive sign library (20,000+ signs)
  • Distraction-free experience
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The world’s first Japanese Sign Language (JSL) and American Sign Language (ASL) dictionary and translation app. Discover a faster, easier way to learn and compare Japanese Sign Language and American Sign Language. Whether you’re a student, educator, interpreter, traveler, or simply interested in sign language, SignDict provides a modern learning experience designed exclusively for Apple platforms. Built entirely with SwiftUI, SignDict features a beautiful native interface, powerful search, offline access, and cross-platform support for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Features • JSL ⇄ ASL Dictionary & Translation Explore thousands of signs with side-by-side translations between Japanese Sign Language and American Sign Language. • Fast Search Search instantly using English, Hiragana, Kanji, or Katakana to quickly find the sign you’re looking for. • Interactive Learning Learn through structured lessons, practice sessions, quizzes, Hiragana charts, Dakuon, Yōon, and more. • Compare Signs Side by Side Understand the differences between American and Japanese Sign Language with an easy-to-read comparison interface. • Offline Access Study anywhere—even without an internet connection. Perfect for travel, flights, classrooms, and everyday learning. • Designed for Apple Platforms Built entirely with SwiftUI and featuring Apple’s native Liquid Glass design for a fast, responsive, and beautiful experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. • Privacy First No accounts. No advertisements. Your learning stays private. • Active Development SignDict is continuously updated with new signs, improved illustrations, enhanced translations, and new learning features. Community Feedback Sign language evolves through its community. If you’d like to request a new sign or report a correction, you can submit feedback directly within the app by going to Settings → Feedback. Many improvements to the Japanese Sign Language dictionary have been made thanks to feedback from members of the Deaf community, helping SignDict become more accurate with every update. Thank you for helping make SignDict better.

About

Nuclide Chart

Features
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Explore the world of atomic nuclei with the most advanced Nuclide Chart for iPad. This app offers a complete, interactive visualization of all known isotopes (over 3000), perfect for study, research, and teaching. Features: • Live Data: Direct connection to the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) database for up-to-date physical values. • Interactive: Smoothly zoom and pan through the entire chart of nuclides. • Decay Chains: Visualize decay paths (Alpha, Beta, etc.) instantly – step-by-step or as a full chain. • Smart Search: Find isotopes quickly by symbol, mass, or name. • Advanced Filters: Filter by stability or decay mode (Alpha, Beta+, Beta-, Fission). • Detailed Info: Comprehensive data for every nuclide (Half-life, Spin, Binding Energy, Magnetic Moment, Atomic Mass). • Offline-Ready: All data is cached locally for instant access. Ideal for physicists, chemists, students, and anyone interested in nuclear science.

Screenshots

SignDict4 screens
Nuclide Chart2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nuclide Chart at Free against SignDict's $9.99. Nuclide Chart also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). SignDict's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Nuclide Chart is free to download; SignDict costs $9.99 up front. SignDict sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Nuclide Chart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SignDict ships an update fortnightly, Nuclide Chart daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SignDict versus Nuclide Chart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSignDictNuclide Chart
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size457 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonio ChavezPeer Jansen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SignDict

Subscriptions1
  • SignDict Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • SignDict Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

Nuclide Chart

One-time1
  • Nuclide Chart Pro$2.99

Questions

Is SignDict free?
SignDict costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Nuclide Chart free?
Nuclide Chart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SignDict or Nuclide Chart have ads?
Neither SignDict nor Nuclide Chart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SignDict or Nuclide Chart?
SignDict ships an update fortnightly, and Nuclide Chart daily. Most recently, SignDict was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nuclide Chart on October 17, 2026.

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