Comparison

ASL Handsign Tutor by CS vs ASL Buddy

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

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About

ASL Handsign Tutor by CS

Features
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ASL Handsign Tutor helps beginners build a steady American Sign Language practice routine. Start with the ASL alphabet, everyday signs, greetings, numbers, common questions, food and drink, family signs, and conversation starters. Each sign is presented with clear visual references, step-by-step guidance, clarity tips, usage notes, and example phrases. Use the searchable sign library to review hand shapes, compare commonly confused signs, and jump into practice when you are ready. Guided lessons include written captions, a mirror-view flip, slow-motion style playback controls, progress tracking, and XP rewards when you complete a lesson. Quiz yourself in multiple ways: Fingerspelling, Name That Sign, Sign Matching, Practice by Category, Lightning Round, Survival, and Review Mistakes. Missed signs are saved so you can revisit them later, and daily challenges give you a focused goal each day. Track your learning with streaks, XP, levels, lifetime accuracy, activity history, category completion, achievements, and personal bests. Key features: - 100+ ASL sign entries in the current learning catalog - ASL alphabet A-Z with fingerspelling practice - Guided lessons for signs, numbers, greetings, questions, and everyday vocabulary - Searchable sign library with how-to steps, tips, usage notes, and examples - Multiple quiz modes, including timed and survival challenges - Daily challenges, XP, levels, streaks, and achievements - Mistake review for targeted practice - Accessibility settings for captions, reduced motion, and larger tap targets - Optional daily reminder notifications - Optional Premium unlock for all lessons, premium sign content, unlimited quiz lives, mistake review history, offline packs, and an ad-free experience ASL Handsign Tutor is designed as a beginner-friendly practice companion. It is not a replacement for learning with Deaf teachers, fluent signers, or community-based ASL classes, but it can help you review consistently and build confidence with the basics.

About

ASL Buddy

Learn American Sign Language with interactive video lessons and quizzes. This app offers structured lessons on various topics, allowing beginners to practice and track their progress in a simple, visual format.

Highlights
  • Video-based ASL lessons
  • Interactive practice sessions
  • Topic-based learning categories
  • Quizzes for active recall
  • Progress tracking
  • Simple, distraction-free interface
Features
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ASL Buddy is an interactive learning app designed to make American Sign Language easier to understand, practice, and remember. The app uses clear video-based lessons to help users learn common ASL signs in a simple and visual way. Lessons are organized into useful categories such as the alphabet, colors, numbers, animals, common phrases, and clothing, allowing users to focus on one topic at a time and build their skills step by step. Each lesson gives users the opportunity to watch signs being demonstrated and practice at their own pace. The app is designed for beginners, so the interface is simple, organized, and easy to navigate without unnecessary distractions. Users can move between lessons, review signs as many times as needed, and gradually become more comfortable recognizing and understanding different ASL signs. ASL Buddy also includes interactive quizzes that help users check what they have learned. Quiz questions use sign language videos and multiple-choice answers to encourage active recall instead of only watching lessons. After completing quizzes, users can track their results through the progress section, including completed quizzes, correct answers, overall accuracy, and learning progress. The goal of ASL Buddy is to provide an approachable starting point for anyone interested in learning American Sign Language. Whether you are completely new to ASL, reviewing signs you already know, or looking for a simple way to practice regularly, ASL Buddy provides a convenient learning experience that combines video lessons, practice, quizzes, and progress tracking in one place.

Screenshots

ASL Handsign Tutor by CS4 screens
ASL Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ASL Buddy at none against ASL Handsign Tutor by CS's 1. ASL Buddy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price 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. ASL Handsign Tutor by CS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ASL Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
ASL Handsign Tutor by CS versus ASL Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASL Handsign Tutor by CSASL Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChatStick Company LimitedNecati Dagtekin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ASL Handsign Tutor by CS

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$2.99
None

ASL Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASL Handsign Tutor by CS free?
ASL Handsign Tutor by CS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ASL Buddy free?
ASL Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ASL Handsign Tutor by CS or ASL Buddy have ads?
ASL Handsign Tutor by CS shows ads; ASL Buddy does not.

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