PocketSign vs The ASL App

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.

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.