Comparison

Ziggy vs HandsIn Learning

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

Head to head
About

Ziggy

Master American Sign Language with interactive video lessons, gamified quizzes, and smart review exercises. Build vocabulary and practice real conversations to sign confidently in everyday situations. Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced learners.

Highlights
  • Interactive video lessons
  • Gamified quizzes
  • Smart review exercises
  • Progress tracking
  • ASL dictionary
  • Structured learning units
Features
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Ziggy: Learn ASL Sign Language Learn American Sign Language through interactive lessons designed to help you sign confidently in everyday life. Practice real conversations, build your vocabulary, and master ASL with bite-sized video lessons, gamified quizzes, and smart review exercises that make learning stick. Whether you're learning ASL for family, friends, work, school, or personal growth, Ziggy provides a structured learning experience that helps beginners and experienced learners communicate with confidence. Everything you need to learn ASL: • 30+ structured learning units • 500+ signs, words, and real-life phrases • Interactive video lessons • Gamified quizzes and practice exercises • Smart review sessions for long-term retention • Progress tracking and daily learning streaks • Comprehensive ASL dictionary • Lessons covering everyday conversations, family, food, travel, work, emotions, numbers, and more • Content designed for learners of every skill level Whether you're learning to communicate with a Deaf family member or friend, preparing for work or school, or simply exploring a new language, Ziggy helps you build practical signing skills you can use in everyday life. Learn at your own pace, stay motivated with interactive practice, and make consistent progress one lesson at a time. Start learning American Sign Language today with Ziggy. Subscription A Ziggy subscription unlocks unlimited access to all lessons, quizzes, practice exercises, the ASL dictionary, and future course updates. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.ziggyasl.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.ziggyasl.com/terms

About

HandsIn Learning

Learn American Sign Language with instant feedback using real-time sign recognition. This platform integrates Deaf culture into its lessons, allowing you to practice and progress at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Real-time sign language recognition
  • Instant feedback on sign replication
  • Deaf culture integration
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Practice ASL
Features
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HandsIn is an accessible ASL learning platform utilizing real-time sign language recognition software to provide instant feedback on a learner’s sign replication. It weaves Deaf culture into the lessons and provides the flexibility to learn and practice at your own pace.

Screenshots

Ziggy4 screens
HandsIn Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HandsIn Learning at none against Ziggy's 2. HandsIn Learning also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Ziggy's advantage is ratings volume (7.1K vs 5) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ziggy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. HandsIn Learning asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HandsIn Learning holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ziggy has 7.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Ziggy versus HandsIn Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZiggyHandsIn Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.1K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#49 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB356 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperOneDegree LabsHandsIn

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ziggy

Subscriptions2
  • Ziggy ASL Premium — Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Ziggy ASL Premium — Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

HandsIn Learning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ziggy free?
Ziggy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HandsIn Learning free?
HandsIn Learning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ziggy or HandsIn Learning?
HandsIn Learning is rated higher. Ziggy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while HandsIn Learning averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Ziggy or HandsIn Learning have ads?
Neither Ziggy nor HandsIn Learning shows ads.

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