# The ASL App vs Checkie!

The clearest difference is rating: Checkie! at 4.1 against The ASL App's 3.6. Checkie! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 59%). The ASL App's advantage is ratings volume (850 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The ASL App sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Checkie! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checkie! holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The ASL App has 850 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of The ASL App's written reviews are positive against 79% of Checkie!'s.

The ASL App ships an update every 3 months, Checkie! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The ASL App | Checkie! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (850 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-asl-app/id921030207/reviews) | **[4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkie-visual-checklist/id1163575623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **850** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DeafDigits Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737604636) | [Enfani Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023209229) |

## What reviewers say

### The ASL App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-asl-app/id921030207)

Learn American Sign Language with this intuitive app designed by Deaf individuals. Master conversational ASL through organized phrases and signs, with features like adjustable playback speed, search, and a favorites folder for practice.

**Highlights:** Learn conversational ASL, Adjustable video playback speed, Searchable sign index, Slow-motion option, Favorites folder for practice, Share learned signs on social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Basics! | Free | one-time |
| Universal Gestures | Free | one-time |
| Handshape Exercises | Free | one-time |
| Colors! | Free | one-time |
| The Nyle Sampler | Free | one-time |
| Signs on Elections! | Free | one-time |
| More Basic Signs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Meet and Greet with Nyle DiMarco! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Family Signs | $0.99 | one-time |
| The ASL App Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and simple to learn
- 👍 Engaging and fun videos
- 👍 Variety of presenters and signing styles
- 👍 Slow motion feature helpful for learning
- 👍 Comprehensive curriculum covering many topics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inability to restore purchases on new devices
- 🐛 Some incorrect or outdated signs
- 🔒 Lack of customer support responsiveness
- 💰 Limited free content, most features require payment

**Reported bugs**

- Bundles won't download after purchase
- App crashes on startup or shortly after opening
- Inability to restore previous purchases on new devices

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced vocabulary and conversational phrases
- Include religious and spiritual signs
- Implement a flashcard or quiz mode for review
- Allow users to create custom playlists
- Add more categories like medical, sports, and hobbies


### Checkie!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkie-visual-checklist/id1163575623)

This app helps users remember essential items with visual cues and a simple checklist interface. It's designed to assist children, adults, and seniors in managing their belongings, making self-management fun and accessible.

**Highlights:** Visual item reminders, Image-based checklists, Simple touch interaction, List preparation for events, Promotes self-management, Assists users with ADD/ADHD

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Checklists | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food & Travel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Computer & Tools | $0.99 | one-time |
| Various & Locations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elementary School | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kids at Home | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kids To Do | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The ASL App free?

The ASL App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Checkie! free?

Checkie! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The ASL App or Checkie!?

Checkie! is rated higher. The ASL App averages 3.6 out of 5 from 850 ratings, while Checkie! averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.

### Do The ASL App or Checkie! have ads?

Neither The ASL App nor Checkie! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The ASL App or Checkie!?

The ASL App ships an update every 3 months, and Checkie! every 2 weeks. Most recently, The ASL App was updated on November 1, 2026 and Checkie! on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*