Skip to content
SPECIFICTION
Get listed

ASL Bloom

aslbloom.com

From $8.25/mo Free plan WebmacOSiOSAndroidBrowser extension
Visit aslbloom.com
Spec score 9.5 #1 of 34 in Sign Language Apps

What it is

ASL Bloom is an app and online platform for learning American Sign Language through video, interactive lessons, and a visual dictionary. Its library contains over 11,000 signs, including variants and common phrases. Lessons are short, taught by native Deaf signers, and include grammar and culture tips. Quizzes and flashcards are designed to reinforce signs and target weaker areas, while the curriculum presents Deaf conversations in everyday settings such as cafés and classrooms. The service is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Free access is described as three complete modules, and the website also says free users get two lessons each day. Premium plans include full access to premium content, regular updates, and priority support; the 12-month plan costs $98.99 a year. Business plans include modules, spaced-repetition quizzes and dialogues, a searchable visual dictionary, and progress tracking. The maker describes ASL Bloom as a learning tool, not a translation service, and does not guarantee fluency.

Spec sheet

What it does
ASL Bloom teaches American Sign Language through video lessons, practice activities and a searchable sign dictionary.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Product
ASL Bloom is an app and online platform for learning American Sign Language through videos, interactive lessons, and a visual dictionary.Read 30 Sep 2026 · aslbloom.com
Security
The privacy policy says personal information is protected using commercially acceptable means, while warning that no electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure.Read 30 Sep 2026 · aslbloom.com
Privacy
The privacy policy says the service may collect contact details and device or usage data, and identifies Google Analytics as a third-party service it uses.Read 30 Sep 2026 · aslbloom.com
Support
SignLab says users can contact support about downloads, sign-in, or subscriptions and that it usually replies within two working days.Read 30 Sep 2026 · signlab.co
Headquarters
Øyer, NorwayRead 28 Sep 2026 · aslbloom.com
Business features
Business plans include over 70 modules, spaced-repetition quizzes and dialogues, a searchable visual dictionary, and lesson progress tracking.Read 30 Sep 2026 · aslbloom.com
Business offering
ASL Bloom for organizations provides progress tracking, onboarding support and lessons taught by Deaf native signers, with custom plans above 50 learners.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Business onboarding
For organizations, the maker says it provides tailored training sessions and resources for rollout.Read 30 Sep 2026 · aslbloom.com
Chrome integration
The Chrome extension underlines words on webpages and lets users click them to look up corresponding ASL signs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Company awards
LinkedIn lists SignLab as a winner of the Global Edtech Startup Awards for Impact in 2024 and the Zero Project Award in 2021.Read 15 Oct 2026 · no.linkedin.com
Company founding
The Norwegian registry gives SignLab AS a foundation date of 4 April 2017.Read 15 Oct 2026 · virksomhet.brreg.no
Company headquarters and size
LinkedIn lists SignLab's headquarters in Oslo and company size of 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · no.linkedin.com
Company legal entity
The Norwegian business registry identifies the maker as SIGNLAB AS, organisation number 919 024 887, a private limited company providing programming services.Read 15 Oct 2026 · virksomhet.brreg.no
Complaint volume
ComplaintsBoard lists 18 complaints, with 10 marked resolved and 8 unresolved.Read 15 Oct 2026 · complaintsboard.com
Course size
The Android listing describes 20 modules, 120 lessons and more than 1,300 signs and sentences.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Dictionary
The product includes a visual dictionary for searching, reviewing and practising signs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Documentation and support
The official site exposes dictionary and glossary pages plus a Zendesk contact link, but no public API or SDK documentation link is provided.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Free access limit
The current homepage gives users two free lessons each day.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Free tier limit
The maker’s SignLab product page says three complete modules are always free, while ASL Bloom’s website says free users get two lessons each day.Read 30 Sep 2026 · signlab.co
Grammar and culture
Lessons cover ASL grammar and cultural guidance alongside vocabulary.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Institutional reach
The investor page says SignLab supports more than 30 companies and 100 schools through its products and classroom offering.Read 15 Oct 2026 · signlab.co
Instructors
The maker says lessons are taught by native Deaf signers and include grammar and culture tips.Read 30 Sep 2026 · signlab.co
iOS requirements
The App Store requires iOS 15.1 or later; Mac use requires macOS 12 or later on Apple M1 hardware or newer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Learning limitation
The maker says ASL Bloom is a learning tool rather than a translation service and does not guarantee fluency.Read 30 Sep 2026 · signlab.co
Learning technology
The Android listing says AI is used to help learners retain skills over time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Lesson format
Lessons are designed as short, roughly five-minute learning sessions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Lessons
Lessons are short and bite-sized, and the maker says learners can practice for about five minutes a day.Read 30 Sep 2026 · aslbloom.com
Limit: answer glitches
A user report says answers were marked wrong despite matching the displayed correct wording.Read 15 Oct 2026 · justuseapp.com
Limit: content accuracy concern
One reviewer alleges that some signs and sentence structures were incorrect, while the company replied that its content team consists of Deaf native signers and invited reports of errors.Read 15 Oct 2026 · complaintsboard.com
Limit: crashes
Complaints describe lessons force-closing or crashing every few questions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · complaintsboard.com
Limit: paywall
Reviewers repeatedly complain that practice and later lessons become unavailable without a subscription.Read 15 Oct 2026 · complaintsboard.com
Limit: price
Independent user reviews call the roughly $99 annual price unaffordable for some learners.Read 15 Oct 2026 · justuseapp.com
Native instructors
The course is presented by native Deaf signers using everyday ASL.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Practice
The app includes quizzes and flashcards, with practice designed to target weak spots and reinforce learned signs.Read 30 Sep 2026 · aslbloom.com
Praise: adjustable playback
Google Play reviewers specifically praise the ability to slow videos for difficult signs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Praise: beginner usability
Apple reviewers describe the lessons as easy to follow and useful for beginners.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Praise: pacing
Google Play feedback says lesson pacing helps users remember what they learn.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Quizzes and flashcards
Practice quizzes and flashcards are included to reinforce weak areas and previously learned signs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store
4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on Google Play
4.8 out of 5 from 16,300 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Real-life curriculum
Course scenarios include introductions, family interactions, school, service situations and emergencies.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Scale claim
SignLab's investor page claims more than 4 million learners across 12-plus countries and 11 live apps.Read 15 Oct 2026 · signlab.co
Security and privacy
The privacy policy says the service collects account, device, IP, usage and location-related data and uses commercially acceptable safeguards, while warning that no transmission or storage is completely secure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Sign library
The homepage advertises more than 11,000 sign and sentence videos with variants and common phrases.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Third-party processing
The privacy policy names Google Analytics and says data may be processed in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Who it is for
The maker lists Deaf and hearing families, sign language students, teachers and educators, public service professionals, and curious learners.Read 30 Sep 2026 · aslbloom.com

Plans and prices

Free version Free dictionary · three basic modules · no card · no trial clock Read 15 Oct 2026 · signlab.co
Premium monthly $18.99 a month monthly premium content · regular updates · priority support Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Premium 3-month $47.99, paid once every 3 months premium content · regular updates · priority support Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Premium 3-month plan $48, paid once $48 for 3 months ($16 per month) full access to premium content · regular content updates · priority support Read 30 Sep 2026 · aslbloom.com
Business 10 learners $67.83 a month monthly 10 learners minimum Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Business Plan (10 learners) $67.83 a month $67.83 per month for 10 learners 10 learners minimum · plans up to 50 learners Read 30 Sep 2026 · aslbloom.com
Premium 6-month plan $79.99, paid once $79.99 for 6 months ($13.3 per month) full access to premium content · regular content updates · priority support Read 30 Sep 2026 · aslbloom.com
Premium 12-month plan $98.99 a year $98.99 for 12 months ($8.25 per month) full access to premium content · regular content updates · priority support Read 30 Sep 2026 · aslbloom.com
Premium annual $98.99 a year annually premium content · regular updates · priority support Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Business 25 learners $168.23 a month monthly 25 learners Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com
Business Plan (25 learners) $168.23 a month $168.23 per month for 25 learners 25 learners · plans up to 50 learners Read 30 Sep 2026 · aslbloom.com
Business 50 learners $332.04 a month monthly 50 learners maximum before custom plan Read 15 Oct 2026 · aslbloom.com

Every ASL Bloom plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Library includes over 11,000 signs.
  • Lessons include grammar and culture tips.
  • Quizzes and flashcards target weak spots.
  • Available on Android, iOS, and the web.

Limits

  • Free access descriptions specify three modules and two daily lessons.
  • The maker does not guarantee fluency.
  • It is a learning tool, not a translation service.

Who it suits

It suits ASL learners, including families, students, educators, public service professionals, and curious learners. Organizations can choose business plans with learner progress tracking and rollout resources.

ASL Bloom in depth

Read the full write-up

ASL Bloom is an American Sign Language learning app and web platform for people who want video-led lessons alongside a visual dictionary. It is best suited to learners who can build a short, regular practice habit, including families, students and educators. Its breadth and guided exercises make it a useful learning resource, but not a translation service or a guarantee of fluency.

Overview

The course connects individual signs with everyday Deaf conversations, using settings such as cafés and classrooms. Lessons are taught by native Deaf signers and pair language instruction with grammar and culture tips. That combination gives learners more context than a dictionary alone, while the brief lesson format is aimed at steady practice rather than intensive study.

The maker describes a library of over 11,000 signs, including variants and common phrases. This breadth makes the visual dictionary a practical companion to lessons, but ASL Bloom itself cautions that learning with the service does not guarantee fluency.

Key features

Video dictionary: Video examples, sign variants and common phrases support lookups as well as structured learning. It suits learners who want a reference in the same service as their lessons.

Short lessons: Bite-sized instruction is designed for about five minutes of practice a day. That is a manageable routine for casual learners, but not a substitute for a more intensive course when a learner needs a faster or broader study plan.

Quizzes and flashcards: Practice is designed to target weak spots and reinforce signs already learned, giving review a role alongside new lessons.

Everyday scenarios: Conversations set in familiar places such as cafés and classrooms help connect lessons to ordinary exchanges.

Business learning: Organization plans include over 70 modules, spaced-repetition quizzes and dialogues, a searchable visual dictionary and lesson progress tracking. Tailored training sessions and rollout resources support organizations introducing the service to learners.

Pricing

ASL Bloom has a free tier, individual premium plans and business plans. Free access is described in two ways: the maker’s SignLab product page says three complete modules are always free, while the ASL Bloom website says free users get two lessons each day. Readers should confirm which free access applies to the offer they intend to use.

Free version: free. Three complete modules are free, with no card and no trial clock. This is the right starting point for learners who want to explore without a paid commitment.

Premium 3-month plan: $48, paid once, billed $48 for 3 months ($16 per month). Includes full access to premium content, regular content updates and priority support.

Premium 6-month plan: $79.99, paid once, billed $79.99 for 6 months ($13.3 per month). It includes the same premium access, updates and priority support at a lower monthly equivalent than the three-month option.

Premium 12-month plan: $98.99 a year, billed $98.99 for 12 months ($8.25 per month). It offers the lowest monthly equivalent of the individual plans, but requires the longest commitment.

Business Plan (10 learners): $67.83 a month for 10 learners. Ten learners is the minimum, and plans are available up to 50 learners.

Business Plan (25 learners): $168.23 a month for 25 learners. This fits a larger cohort that needs the organization-focused curriculum and progress tracking.

Business Plan (50 learners): $332.04 a month for 50 learners. Fifty is the maximum before a custom plan.

The pricing note also gives paid access from $18.99/mo and a 7-day trial; the individual plan prices above are separate term offers. Business plans are the relevant choice for organizations needing learner seats and rollout support, while individual plans are for personal use.

The privacy policy says the service may collect contact details and device or usage data, and identifies Google Analytics as a third-party service. It says personal information is protected using commercially acceptable means while noting that no electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure. SignLab says support handles download, sign-in and subscription questions and usually replies within two working days.

Platforms

ASL Bloom runs on the web, iOS and Android, so learners can use it across the major mobile platforms or in a browser. It focuses on American Sign Language.

Who it's for

ASL Bloom is aimed at Deaf and hearing families, sign language students, teachers and educators, public service professionals and curious learners. Its short lessons and dictionary make it especially suitable for people building regular practice around a busy schedule. Organizations that need structured group learning can consider the business plans; someone looking for translation or a guaranteed path to fluency should choose a different kind of support.

Pros and cons

Pros

A library described as over 11,000 signs gives learners a substantial visual reference alongside lessons.

Native Deaf signers, grammar and culture tips, and everyday scenarios give the learning path context beyond isolated signs.

Quizzes and flashcards are designed to reinforce learned material and target weak spots.

Individual premium terms offer progressively lower monthly equivalents for longer commitments, with updates and priority support included.

Cons

The free-access descriptions differ between three complete modules and two lessons each day, making the precise free allowance harder to assess upfront.

The five-minute daily practice design may be too light for learners seeking intensive instruction.

ASL Bloom is a learning tool, not a translation service, and does not guarantee fluency.

Business plans start at 10 learners, so they are not a fit for a very small group seeking a single organizational seat.

Alternatives

For a broader set of options, browse Sign Language Apps.

Pause LSF is another freemium option, with Android, iOS and macOS support and some free modules and lessons.

Choose PocketSign if a lower-cost monthly paid plan suits you: it offers free ASL lessons, a daily lesson, video dictionary and alphabet practice, with Unlimited ASL Lessons at $5.99 a month.

Sign ASL is a free choice for readers who want a reference with 40,000+ video signs, 150+ contributing signers and unlimited access.

SignSchool is another free ASL learning resource.

Sign BSL offers free unlimited access to a British Sign Language dictionary, making it the relevant choice for BSL rather than ASL.

SpreadTheSign is another freemium sign-language option.

HandSpeak is a freemium alternative with a Patron Basic plan at $5.95 a month and a Patron Pro plan at $11.95 a month.

Bright BSL is a freemium alternative for British Sign Language learners.

Verdict

Choose ASL Bloom if you want a substantial video dictionary tied to short, contextual ASL lessons and practice, especially as a beginner or a family, educator or organization building a routine. Its strongest reason to buy is the combination of reference breadth and guided learning; look elsewhere if you need translation, intensive instruction, or a free allowance whose terms are clear from the outset.

Verdict

ASL Bloom pairs a large sign library with lessons and practice activities for ASL learners. Treat it as a learning resource rather than a translation service, and note that the free-access descriptions differ.

Where Specifiction places it

Alternatives to ASL BloomAll alternatives →