Comparison

הגייה vs IssieSign

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

Head to head
About

הגייה

Features
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אפליקציה חינוכית לקלינאי תקשורת ולהורים לילדים בגיל הרך, המיועדת ללימוד הגייה נכונה ותרגול במשחקים מהנים (כרטיסיות , איקס עיגול, משחק הזיכרון ולוטו) . האפליקציה כוללת מתן משוב מלא לאנשי מקצוע ולהורים על ההתקדמות בטיפול, ואפשרות להקלטת הילד המתרגל בעת ההפקה כדי לקבל משוב מיידי על איכות ההפקה. ניתן לבחור אות לבחירתכם לניסיון של 5 ימים בחינם.

About

IssieSign

This app offers a customizable library for learning and teaching signs and gestures, aiding communication for individuals with complex needs. It features video demonstrations, symbol pairing, and categorization for easy navigation and sharing.

Highlights
  • Customizable video library
  • ARASAAC symbol integration
  • Video and category sharing
  • Google Drive backup
  • Over 800 sign videos
  • SymbolStix integration
  • Categorized vocabulary
Features
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IssieSign is an app that provides a simple solution for introducing and teaching signs and gestures using an intuitively designed and customizable library. It was developed in collaboration with The Technology Center of Beit Issie Shapiro and SAP Labs Israel. With a simple, clear and tailor-made design allowing for easy access and navigation for people with motoric or intellectual difficulties, IssieSign can be a significant means of communication and can help people with complex communication needs express themselves more effectively. IssieSign, is designed to meet needs identified in our work at Beit Issie Shapiro with people with disabilities. It is one of a series of apps we have created with the aim of improving participation and quality of life. IssieSign has two available versions: 1. My IssieSign: Allows you to create your own sign language library. Unique Features: - Clear and intuitive platform for creating and using the video library - Includes the ARASAAC symbol set for pairing symbols with your videos - Easily classify videos by category - Easily share videos and categories with others - Easily backup app content in Google Drive My IssieSign, is designed to meet needs identified in our work at Beit Issie Shapiro with people with disabilities. It is one of a series of apps we have created with the aim of improving participation and quality of life. 2. IssieSign for Hebrew Speakers: An app for learning how to sign basic vocabulary, based on Israeli Sign Language (ISL), for the purpose of expressing needs and ideas. Unique Features: - Over 800 videos within the app - Each sign appears in the video along with the spoken word, the written word, and a familiar symbol (SymbolStix* - used in many special education schools for communication) - Vocabulary for preschool and elementary aged children - Categories are classified by color for easy recognition and efficiency - Each video is structured according to the first stages of language development – each video contains the word as a one-word stage and as a two-word stage. For example, the video for "dog" will have a clip signing "dog" followed by the sign for "big dog"/ - Options to add categories, videos, and to share with others The Technology Center at Beit Issie Shapiro serves as a leading hub for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of Assistive Technology (AT), bringing more accessible and affordable solutions to people with disabilities. We provide consultation and training services to families and professionals and consultation and support to developers and entrepreneurs helping them create apps and products that are accessible to a wider audience including people with disabilities. A special thanks to the dedicated staff at SAP Labs, Israel, who are responsible for bringing this app from idea to product. Thank you to Anne Johnson-Oliss, from n2y, for guidance with Symbolstix, and to Lee Dan and Ella Okhotin for the translation to Israeli Sign Language. Copyright SymbolStix, LLC. 2018. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Screenshots

הגייה4 screens
IssieSign3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IssieSign at none against הגייה's 6. IssieSign also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 19 months). הגייה's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, 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. הגייה sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. IssieSign asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

הגייה ships an update every 19 months, IssieSign every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
הגייה versus IssieSign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterהגייהIssieSign
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIfat BarBeit Issie Shapiro

In-app purchases

6 purchases

הגייה

One-time6
  • Pey letter$3.99
  • Bet letter$3.99
  • Mem letter$4.99
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  • V letter$4.99
  • F letter$4.99
  • All letters$12.99
None

IssieSign

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is הגייה free?
הגייה is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IssieSign free?
IssieSign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do הגייה or IssieSign have ads?
Neither הגייה nor IssieSign shows ads.
Which is updated more often, הגייה or IssieSign?
הגייה ships an update every 19 months, and IssieSign every 7 months. Most recently, הגייה was updated on October 26, 2026 and IssieSign on October 14, 2026.

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