ASLdeafined vs The ASL App
ASLdeafined
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| Figure | ASLdeafined | The ASL App |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1/mo | $0.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 5 |
| Spec score · Sign Language Apps | 8.1 (#6) | 7.8 (#17) |
| Mobile apps | The FAQ says the app is available in Apple and Google Play stores and is included with a website subscription using the same login. | Yes |
| Security | The Data Security Policy says stored data is encrypted in transit and at rest and access is limited to authorized personnel. | The maker says its third-party providers handle limited technical data securely, including transmission over encrypted HTTPS connections. |
Plans
ASLdeafined
- Educational users$12 a year
- Personal use$36 a year
- Very Small library$799 a year
- Small library$1,499 a year
- Medium library$2,499 a year
- Large library$3,499 a year
- Very Large library$3,999 a year
The ASL App
- Free bundlesFree
- Individual paid bundle$0.99 a month
- The ASL App Pack$9.99 a month
- Individual paid bundles$0.99, paid once
- The ASL App Pack$9.99, paid once
In their own words
ASLdeafined
ASLdeafined has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
The ASL App
The ASL App teaches conversational American Sign Language through mobile lessons on Android and iOS. Its library contains more than 2,500 signs and phrases presented by different signers. Learners can save favorites, slow videos, and tap or scrub to pause or revisit sections. Lessons are available offline. Free bundles cover the alphabet, numbers, Universal Gestures, Handshape Exercises, The Basics, and Colors. The maker lists more than 25 bundles in total, with additional bundles planned. An individual paid bundle costs $0.99 a month, while The ASL App Pack costs $9.99 a month and includes 25+ bundles; individual bundles can also be bought once for 0.99 USD. Accounts are not required, and the maker says it does not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or typed personal information. Crash reporting and advertising providers may collect limited technical and device data.