ASL Bloom
ASL Bloom is an app and online platform for learning American Sign Language through videos, interactive lessons, and a visual dictionary.
What ASL Bloom is
ASL Bloom is an app and online platform for learning American Sign Language through videos, interactive lessons, and a visual dictionary. Its library contains over 11,000 signs, including variants and common phrases. Lessons are short and taught by native Deaf signers, with grammar and culture tips. Quizzes and flashcards are designed to reinforce learned signs and focus practice on weaker areas. The curriculum uses everyday settings, such as cafés and classrooms, to present Deaf conversations. ASL Bloom is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Free access is described in two ways: three complete modules are always free, and free users are also said to get two lessons each day. Premium plans provide full access to premium content, regular updates, and priority support. A listed 12-month premium plan costs $98.99 a year; other listed premium options include 48.00 USD for three months and 79.99 USD for six months. Business plans include modules, spaced-repetition quizzes and dialogues, a searchable visual dictionary, and progress tracking. The maker describes ASL Bloom as a learning tool rather than a translation service and does not guarantee fluency.
Good
- Library contains over 11,000 signs.
- Lessons include grammar and culture tips.
- Quizzes and flashcards reinforce practice.
- Available on Android, iOS, and the web.
Watch out
- Free access is limited to modules and daily lessons.
- It is a learning tool, not a translation service.
- Fluency is not guaranteed.
Who it suits
ASL Bloom suits people learning ASL, including families, students, educators, public service professionals, and curious learners. It can also serve organizations seeking structured lessons and progress tracking for groups.
Verdict
ASL Bloom pairs short lessons with a large sign library and practice activities. Free access has stated limits, and learners should not treat it as a translation service or a guarantee of fluency.
Plans and prices
From ASL Bloom's own pricing page, checked 15 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Free | dictionary · three basic modules · no card · no trial clock |
| Premium monthly | $18.99 a month | premium content · regular updates · priority support · monthly |
| Premium 3-month | $47.99, paid once | premium content · regular updates · priority support · every 3 months |
| Premium 3-month plan | $48, paid once | full access to premium content · regular content updates · priority support · $48 for 3 months ($16 per month) |
| Business 10 learners | $67.83 a month | 10 learners minimum · monthly |
| Business Plan (10 learners) | $67.83 a month | 10 learners minimum · plans up to 50 learners · $67.83 per month for 10 learners |
| Premium 6-month plan | $79.99, paid once | full access to premium content · regular content updates · priority support · $79.99 for 6 months ($13.3 per month) |
| Premium 12-month plan | $98.99 a year | full access to premium content · regular content updates · priority support · $98.99 for 12 months ($8.25 per month) |
| Premium annual | $98.99 a year | premium content · regular updates · priority support · annually |
| Business 25 learners | $168.23 a month | 25 learners · monthly |
| Business Plan (25 learners) | $168.23 a month | 25 learners · plans up to 50 learners · $168.23 per month for 25 learners |
| Business 50 learners | $332.04 a month | 50 learners maximum before custom plan · monthly |
| Business Plan (50 learners) | $332.04 a month | 50 learners maximum before custom plan · $332.04 per month for 50 learners |
The facts
Each one read from ASL Bloom's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Business features
- Business plans include over 70 modules, spaced-repetition quizzes and dialogues, a searchable visual dictionary, and lesson progress tracking.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Business offering
- ASL Bloom for organizations provides progress tracking, onboarding support and lessons taught by Deaf native signers, with custom plans above 50 learners.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Business onboarding
- For organizations, the maker says it provides tailored training sessions and resources for rollout.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Chrome integration
- The Chrome extension underlines words on webpages and lets users click them to look up corresponding ASL signs.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Complaint volume
- ComplaintsBoard lists 18 complaints, with 10 marked resolved and 8 unresolved.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Course size
- The Android listing describes 20 modules, 120 lessons and more than 1,300 signs and sentences.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Dictionary
- The product includes a visual dictionary for searching, reviewing and practising signs.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Documentation and support
- The official site exposes dictionary and glossary pages plus a Zendesk contact link, but no public API or SDK documentation link is provided.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Grammar and culture
- Lessons cover ASL grammar and cultural guidance alongside vocabulary.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Institutional reach
- The investor page says SignLab supports more than 30 companies and 100 schools through its products and classroom offering.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Instructors
- The maker says lessons are taught by native Deaf signers and include grammar and culture tips.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Learning limitation
- The maker says ASL Bloom is a learning tool rather than a translation service and does not guarantee fluency.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Learning technology
- The Android listing says AI is used to help learners retain skills over time.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Lesson format
- Lessons are designed as short, roughly five-minute learning sessions.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Lessons
- Lessons are short and bite-sized, and the maker says learners can practice for about five minutes a day.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Limit: answer glitches
- A user report says answers were marked wrong despite matching the displayed correct wording.checked 15 Oct 2001
The company
- Company awards
- LinkedIn lists SignLab as a winner of the Global Edtech Startup Awards for Impact in 2024 and the Zero Project Award in 2021.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Company founding
- The Norwegian registry gives SignLab AS a foundation date of 4 April 2017.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Company headquarters and size
- LinkedIn lists SignLab's headquarters in Oslo and company size of 11–50 employees.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Company legal entity
- The Norwegian business registry identifies the maker as SIGNLAB AS, organisation number 919 024 887, a private limited company providing programming services.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Headquarters
- Øyer, Norwaychecked 28 Sep 2001
Money
- Free access limit
- The current homepage gives users two free lessons each day.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Free tier limit
- The maker’s SignLab product page says three complete modules are always free, while ASL Bloom’s website says free users get two lessons each day.checked 30 Sep 2001
Where it runs
- iOS requirements
- The App Store requires iOS 15.1 or later; Mac use requires macOS 12 or later on Apple M1 hardware or newer.checked 15 Oct 2001
The full review of ASL Bloom
Overview
ASL Bloom is an app and online platform for learning American Sign Language (ASL) through video, interactive lessons, and a visual dictionary. Its lessons are short, with practice intended to fit into about five minutes a day. The maker describes its library as containing more than 11,000 signs, including variants and common phrases.
Lessons are taught by native Deaf signers and combine language instruction with grammar and culture tips. The curriculum also presents Deaf conversations in familiar settings such as cafés and classrooms, giving learners examples of how signs appear in everyday exchanges. ASL Bloom is a learning tool, not a translation service, and its maker does not guarantee fluency.
ASL Bloom has a free tier as well as paid individual and business plans. The free-access descriptions differ: the maker’s SignLab product page says three complete modules are always free, while ASL Bloom’s website says free users receive two lessons each day. Check the current offer before deciding which access description applies.
Key features
- Video sign library: Look up signs in a visual dictionary, with videos, variants, and common phrases across a library the maker says includes over 11,000 signs.
- Short lessons: Bite-sized lessons are designed for brief daily practice, with the maker suggesting around five minutes a day.
- Practice and reinforcement: Quizzes and flashcards target weaker areas and help reinforce signs already learned.
- Everyday dialogue: The curriculum places Deaf conversations in settings such as cafés and classrooms.
- Progress tracking: Learners can track lesson progress. Business plans also include spaced-repetition quizzes and dialogues.
Business plans add more than 70 modules, a searchable visual dictionary, and lesson progress tracking. For organizations, the maker says it offers tailored training sessions and rollout resources.
Pricing
ASL Bloom lists a free plan, paid plans, and a 7-day trial. The listed plan details are:
- Free version: free. Three complete modules are listed as free, with no card required and no trial clock.
- Premium 3-month plan: $48, paid once, billed as $48 for 3 months ($16 per month). Includes full access to premium content, regular content updates, and priority support.
- Premium 6-month plan: $79.99, paid once, billed as $79.99 for 6 months ($13.3 per month). Includes full access to premium content, regular content updates, and priority support.
- Premium 12-month plan: $98.99 a year, billed as $98.99 for 12 months ($8.25 per month). Includes full access to premium content, regular content updates, and priority support.
- Business Plan (10 learners): $67.83 a month for 10 learners; 10 learners minimum, with plans up to 50 learners.
- Business Plan (25 learners): $168.23 a month for 25 learners; plans are available up to 50 learners.
- Business Plan (50 learners): $332.04 a month for 50 learners; 50 learners maximum before a custom plan.
The general pricing note says paid plans start from $18.99/mo. The plan listings give separate billing terms, so compare the stated term and total charge when choosing a subscription.
Platforms
ASL Bloom is available on the web, iOS, and Android. Its stated signed language is American Sign Language.
Who it's for
The maker lists Deaf and hearing families, sign language students, teachers and educators, public service professionals, and curious learners as audiences. Its mix of lessons, dictionary lookup, and practice tools may suit learners seeking a structured way to study ASL. Organizations can consider the business plans, which offer group access and rollout support.
ASL Bloom should not be treated as a substitute for translation or as a promise of fluency. The maker also notes that no electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure. Its privacy policy says the service may collect contact details and device or usage data, and identifies Google Analytics as a third-party service it uses.
Pros and cons
- Pros: A large video dictionary; short lessons; quizzes and flashcards; everyday dialogue; and web, iOS, and Android availability.
- Cons: The descriptions of free access differ between the product page and website. The maker does not guarantee fluency, and the tool is not a translation service.
Alternatives
For a broader set of options, browse Sign Language Apps. Other listings include HandSpeak, PocketSign, Auslan Wiz, Sign ASL, SignSchool, Sign BSL, Bright BSL, and MeLISegno.
Verdict
ASL Bloom brings short lessons, video-based dictionary lookup, and targeted practice together for people learning ASL. Its everyday dialogue curriculum and lessons taught by native Deaf signers make it relevant to learners who want language and cultural context alongside vocabulary. The free offer merits a closer look because the listed limits vary, while the paid plans specify different terms and prices. Consider ASL Bloom as a learning resource, not a translation tool or a guarantee of fluency.
Getting started
- Open https://www.aslbloom.com/ or use ASL Bloom on Android or iOS.
- Start with free access, which includes three complete modules and is also described as offering two lessons each day.
- Choose a premium plan for full access to premium content, regular updates, and priority support.
- Organizations can select a business plan for 10, 25, or 50 learners and request tailored training and rollout resources.
Limits worth knowing
Free access is described as three complete modules, while the website also describes two lessons each day for free users. Business plans start at 10 learners, with listed plans for up to 50 learners before a custom plan.
Questions
Is ASL Bloom free?
Yes. The free version costs nothing and includes three complete modules. The website also describes two lessons each day for free users.
How much do the paid plans cost?
Premium plans include $48.00 USD once for three months, $79.99 USD once for six months, or $98.99 a year for 12 months. Business plans are $67.83 a month for 10 learners, $168.23 a month for 25 learners, or $332.04 a month for 50 learners.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. A 7-day trial is listed.
Which platforms does ASL Bloom support?
ASL Bloom is available on the web, iOS, and Android.
What does a business plan include?
Business plans include over 70 modules, spaced-repetition quizzes and dialogues, a searchable visual dictionary, and lesson progress tracking. Organizations can also receive tailored training sessions and rollout resources.
Does ASL Bloom translate sign language?
No. It is a learning tool rather than a translation service, and it does not guarantee fluency.
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