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PocketSign vs SpreadTheSign
Both stand on sign language apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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PocketSign combines a large sign dictionary with video lessons and several practice formats. The free plan provides a starting set of lessons and lookup tools, while unlimited lessons require a paid subscription.
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SpreadTheSign brings search, comparison, and video controls together in a broad multilingual dictionary. Check whether the content you need is available in your language.
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| PocketSign | SpreadTheSign | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Unlimited ASL Lessons (Yearly): $59.99 a year | Pro Version: $5.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pocketsign.org | spreadthesign.com |
| On sign language apps | #17 of 34 | #21 of 34 |
PocketSign: what it does well
- More than 10,000 ASL dictionary entries.
- Over 70 lesson sets and drills.
- Free plan includes daily lessons and alphabet practice.
- Available on web, Android, and iOS.
What to know first
- Google Play says data cannot be deleted.
- The app may collect app activity.
- Other listed subscriptions cost 14.99 USD monthly or 109.99 USD yearly.
SpreadTheSign: what it does well
- More than 600,000 videos across 23 sign languages.
- Searches words and sentence examples.
- Videos can be slowed down.
- Favorites save signs for later.
- Available on web, Android, and iOS.
What to know first
- Content availability varies by language.
- iOS app has in-app purchases.
- Pro Version is listed at €599, paid once.
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