BSL SignBank vs The ASL App
BSL SignBank
bslsignbank.ucl.ac.ukThe ASL App
theaslapp.comSide by side
| Figure | BSL SignBank | The ASL App |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $0.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · Sign Language Apps | 8.1 (#7) | 7.8 (#17) |
| Purpose | BSL SignBank is an online British Sign Language dictionary and lexical database for researchers. | The app teaches conversational American Sign Language (ASL). |
| Support | The site provides a Help/FAQ link and lists [email protected] as its contact email. | The maker directs questions to [email protected]. |
Plans
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
BSL SignBank
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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.