Comparison

The ASL App vs LessonRecap

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

Head to head
About

The ASL App

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
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The ASL App is made by Deaf people for you! Learn conversational ASL right now, on the go, with all phrases and signs organized to make it easy for you to learn. The ASL App is designed to help you learn a new visual language in a way that is easy, intuitive, and well paced. You can drag your finger on the videos to control the speed - totally at your pace. There is a search index (when you need to know a sign right away), slow-motion option, info (tips), and a favorites folder. You can save the signs you want to review again in your own favorites folder where you can go back to it and practice more; and even better - you can upload different what signs you've learned to Twitter and Facebook. Share with your friends, make learning ASL fun, and progressive!! Get started NOW - download and get your first bundle of signs today! The ASL App Pack offers you everything - the entire collection - of current available bundles and future releases! Everything for $9.99. This also removes ads. Bundles: • Know Your ABCs - Learn the ASL alphabet (included, FREE!) • Know Your Numbers - Learn all the numbers (included, FREE!) • Universal Gestures - Review what you already know (included, FREE!) • Handshape Exercises - Warm up your hands, and get used to the different handshape positions. Get your muscles to become fluently aware. (included, FREE!) • The Basics! A good way to get started! (included, FREE!) • More Basic Signs! Again, a collection of more basic signs. (Paid) • Looking Good Today! A collection of signs that is related to looks, fashion, and different complimenting phrases. (Paid) • Mood Swings! A collection of signs for different moods, emotions, feelings. (Paid) • Life of the Party! A collection of signs/phrases designed to fit what will be said at social events, or at bars. (Paid) • Dining & Signing! Signs and phrases for eating out, for the restaurant industry. (Paid) • Foodies, Rejoice! Signs and phrases covering food, dishes, drinks, and different ways related to eating. (Paid) • The Wilderness Beckons! Different signs and phrases of our natural environment. Perfect if you like camping, hiking, or road trips a lot. (Paid) • Great Timing! Signs related to time, scheduling, calendars, days of the week, and more. (Paid) • Dollar and Signs! Everything related to money, budgeting, invoicing, making payments and so on. (Paid) • Country Name Signs! Learn the name signs of countries around the world. • Colors! Learn all the signs for colors with some phrases! (Free) •Nyle's Sampler! Features Nyle DiMarco, winner of American's Next Top Model and ABC's Dance With The Stars. (Free) • Sign That! with Nyle. Many fun signs and phrases you want to ask Nyle, or ask through social media! (Paid) • Celebrations! Nyle loves holidays and celebrations, especially Halloween and Valentine. He will teach you how to be festive in ASL! This bundle include a variety of signed words and beneficial phrases to help your season greetings look authentic. (Paid) • Family Signs! This bundle will teach you the signs for family members: immediate and extended, loved ones and even your nosy neighbors! • Family Milestones & Life Events! You'll learn signs for marriage, wedding, divorce, children, adoption, pregnancies, and much more! • Pop Culture and Social Media! What's current, popular and trending? Here, Nyle shows you the signs from 3D movies to buying tickets for Broadway! • Sign and Vote! Learn how to say "register to vote" and how to sign President, blue or red states, and many more! • All About Sports! Learn signs to use with your fellow sports fans! • Education & Higher Education! Learn all about those signs used in Education! • LGBT & Pride! Learn all about Pride and LGBT signs! • Emergency Signs! Learn signs to use in first responder or emergency situations. Got questions, comments, or ideas - contact us at hello@theaslapp.com! Start signing!

About

LessonRecap

Features
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LessonRecap helps music teachers easily record lesson recaps and share them with parents. After each lesson, teachers record a short recap and upload it securely. Parents receive a clear update about what was covered in the lesson and what the student should practice before the next session. LessonRecap keeps communication between teachers and parents simple and consistent. By making lesson updates easy to share, students stay more engaged and parents stay informed about their progress. Key Features: • Record short lesson recap audio • Securely upload recordings • Share lesson updates with parents • Help students stay on track between lessons • Keep parents informed about progress

Screenshots

The ASL App4 screens
LessonRecap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LessonRecap at none against The ASL App's 10. The ASL App's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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. The ASL App sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. LessonRecap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The ASL App ships an update every 3 months, LessonRecap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The ASL App versus LessonRecap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ASL AppLessonRecap
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (850 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings850 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDeafDigits IncDave Simon's Rock School, Inc

Bugs and requests

The ASL App

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve search functionality and organization of content

LessonRecap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

The ASL App

One-time10
  • The Basics!Free
  • Universal GesturesFree
  • Handshape ExercisesFree
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  • Colors!Free
  • The Nyle SamplerFree
  • Signs on Elections!Free
  • More Basic Signs$0.99
  • Meet and Greet with Nyle DiMarco!$0.99
  • Family Signs$0.99
  • The ASL App Pack$9.99
None

LessonRecap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The ASL App free?
The ASL App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LessonRecap free?
LessonRecap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The ASL App or LessonRecap have ads?
Neither The ASL App nor LessonRecap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The ASL App or LessonRecap?
The ASL App ships an update every 3 months, and LessonRecap every 2 months. Most recently, The ASL App was updated on November 1, 2026 and LessonRecap on October 25, 2026.

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