ASL Buddy vs HandsIn Learning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ASL Buddy
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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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | ASL Buddy | HandsIn Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 356 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Necati Dagtekin | HandsIn |
In-app purchases
ASL Buddy
No in-app purchases
HandsIn Learning
No in-app purchases







