OnlyDeaf vs Mathla Bridge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OnlyDeaf
This app is a dating platform designed for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and ASL users. It offers a safe and accessible space to connect with others, build authentic relationships, and foster a sense of community.
- Connect with deaf and hard-of-hearing singles
- Accessible design and interface
- Safe and secure with verification
- Customizable profiles
- Global community connections
- Group chats for community building
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OnlyDeaf is a social app built for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Create a profile, complete onboarding, and verify yourself with a short intro video. Stay connected through a visual-first feed, reels, threads, search, and direct messages in one community space. What you can do in this release: - Build your profile and connect with the community - Share posts and watch reels - Join threads and conversations - Search profiles and content - Send direct messages - Use intro-video verification to help keep the community authentic Why OnlyDeaf: - Designed for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users - Supports ASL-first and text-friendly communication - Focused on trust, accessibility, and real community connection - Built for mobile with a clean, fast experience OnlyDeaf is free to download and use. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Mathla Bridge
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Mathla is a sign-language communication app on one phone: live translation, conversation, video call, and Collect to improve Mathla for everyone. Live translation • Point the camera while signing — Mathla turns signing into text and speech. • Arabic (Arabic sign) and English (ASL) modes. • Internet required via Mathla servers. Collect • Record clear signs to help develop Mathla. • Sign in to link your contribution to your account. • Collect opens on Paragraph with country paragraph banks. Also in the app • Conversation mode for typing and speaking with the other person. • Video call with a room code. • Communication boards. Privacy • Camera and microphone are used only while these features are open. • Location is used only when you tap Share location in Emergency to send a map link — no background tracking. • Internet is required for translation and Collect uploads. • Privacy policy: https://platform.mathla.org/legal/privacy Website: https://platform.mathla.org Support: support@mathla.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mathla Bridge at none against OnlyDeaf's 6. Mathla Bridge also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. OnlyDeaf sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Mathla Bridge asks for nothing beyond the download.
OnlyDeaf ships an update every 4 days, Mathla Bridge every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OnlyDeaf | Mathla Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Wells | hamad alshehyari |
In-app purchases
OnlyDeaf
- OnlyDeaf+2 variants$6.991 Month
- OnlyDeaf Plus$7.991 Month
- OnlyDeaf AI Pro$24.991 Month
- 50 extra truth checks$4.99
- 150 extra truth checks$9.99
Mathla Bridge
No in-app purchases









