Comparison

ASL Buddy 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

ASL Buddy

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.

About

HandsIn Learning

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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

ASL Buddy4 screens
HandsIn Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HandsIn Learning at 5.0 against ASL Buddy's 3.0. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HandsIn Learning holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 6 level
ASL Buddy versus HandsIn Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASL BuddyHandsIn Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings25 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB356 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNecati DagtekinHandsIn

In-app purchases

None

ASL Buddy

No in-app purchases

None

HandsIn Learning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASL Buddy free?
ASL Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HandsIn Learning free?
HandsIn Learning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ASL Buddy or HandsIn Learning?
HandsIn Learning is rated higher. ASL Buddy averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while HandsIn Learning averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do ASL Buddy or HandsIn Learning have ads?
Neither ASL Buddy nor HandsIn Learning shows ads.

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