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BSL SignBank vs PocketSign

BSL SignBank

bslsignbank.ucl.ac.uk

PocketSign

pocketsign.org

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FigureBSL SignBankPocketSign
Price fromFree$5/mo
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYesYes
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
Plans published15
Spec score · Sign Language Apps8.1 (#7)8.0 (#12)
SupportThe site provides a Help/FAQ link and lists [email protected] as its contact email.Support is provided by email at [email protected] for lessons, dictionary, flash cards, account settings, and subscriptions.

Plans

BSL SignBank

  • BSL SignBankFree

BSL SignBank pricing →

PocketSign

  • FreeFree
  • Unlimited ASL Lessons (Month)$5.99 a month
  • Month Subscription H$14.99 a month
  • Unlimited ASL Lessons (Yearly)$59.99 a year
  • Unlimited ASL Lessons Yearly h$109.99 a year

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In their own words

BSL SignBank

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PocketSign

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.

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