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PocketSign

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Spec score 8.0 #12 of 34 in Sign Language Apps

What it is

PocketSign helps people learn American Sign Language through video lessons, a searchable dictionary, alphabet practice, flash cards, and review tools. Its site lists more than 10,000 dictionary entries and over 70 lesson sets and drills. Lessons and dictionary entries pair sign videos with descriptions and repeatable practice. The mobile app includes interactive video lessons, sign translation, questions, common phrases, baby sign language, and an ASL dictionary. In a browser, learners can access lessons, dictionary, study, grammar, rewards, alphabet, and A-Z sections. PocketSign is available on the web, Android, and iOS. The free plan includes ASL lessons, a daily lesson, a video dictionary, and alphabet practice. Listed in-app purchases include unlimited lessons for $5.99 a month or $59.99 a year, alongside subscriptions at $14.99 a month and $109.99 a year. PocketSign says its content draws on input from Deaf educators, qualified sign-language interpreters, and contributors with university education. It says the product is for beginners, families, students, teachers, and anyone wanting to look up and review signs.

Spec sheet

What it does
PocketSign helps people learn American Sign Language through short lessons, a searchable video dictionary, alphabet and fingerspelling practice, flash cards, and review tools.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketsign.org
Audience
PocketSign says it is for beginners, families, students, teachers, and anyone wanting to look up and review signs.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketsign.org
Support
Support is provided by email at [email protected] for lessons, dictionary, flash cards, account settings, and subscriptions.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketsign.org
Headquarters
Kamloops, British Columbia, CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · pocketsign.org
Android availability
The Android app has 1M+ downloads and is rated 4.8 stars from 33.8K reviews on Google Play.Read 1 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
ASL expertise
The product says it uses input from Deaf educators, qualified sign-language interpreters, and contributors with university education.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketsign.org
Content scale
The site lists 10,000+ ASL dictionary entries and 70+ lesson sets and drills.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketsign.org
Developer
Google Play identifies the developer as Trent Mark Ewald.Read 1 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Developer location
Google Play lists the developer address as 696 Harrington Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 6T7, Canada.Read 1 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
iOS availability
The iOS app is available for iPhone and iPad and is listed as free with in-app purchases.Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Learning format
Lessons and dictionary entries are centered on sign videos, descriptions, and repeatable practice.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketsign.org
Mobile features
The app offers hundreds of interactive video lessons, sign translation, questions, the sign-language alphabet, common phrases, baby sign language, an ASL dictionary, and basic phrases.Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Privacy practices
PocketSign’s privacy policy says the app may use Google Play Services and collect log data such as device name, operating-system version, app configuration, usage time, and statistics.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mobireactor.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com
Security disclosure
Google Play states that no data is shared with third parties, the app may collect app activity, data is encrypted in transit, and data cannot be deleted.Read 1 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Web access
PocketSign provides a browser-based ASL lessons experience with a search field, lessons, dictionary, study, grammar, rewards, alphabet, and A-Z sections.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketsign.org

Plans and prices

Free Free Free free ASL lessons · daily lesson · video dictionary · alphabet practice Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketsign.org
Unlimited ASL Lessons (Month) $5.99 a month In-App Purchase unlimited ASL lessons Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Month Subscription H $14.99 a month In-App Purchase Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Unlimited ASL Lessons (Yearly) $59.99 a year In-App Purchase unlimited ASL lessons Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Unlimited ASL Lessons Yearly h $109.99 a year In-App Purchase unlimited ASL lessons Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • More than 10,000 ASL dictionary entries are listed.
  • The site lists over 70 lesson sets and drills.
  • Free plan includes a video dictionary and alphabet practice.
  • Available on web, Android, and iOS.
  • Content draws on Deaf educators and qualified interpreters.

Limits

  • Some subscriptions are listed at $14.99 a month.
  • Some subscriptions are listed at $109.99 a year.
  • Google Play says data cannot be deleted.
  • Google Play says the app may collect app activity.

Who it suits

PocketSign suits beginners, families, students, and teachers who want video-based ASL lessons and lookup tools. It also fits learners looking to practice signs, alphabet forms, and phrases on web or mobile.

Verdict

PocketSign offers video-centered ASL study with a large dictionary, practice tools, and access across web and mobile. Its free plan covers core lessons and lookup, while several paid subscription options are also listed.

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