ASL Bloom
8.0#1 in sign language appsFrom $8.25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
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SpreadTheSign
7.9#3 in sign language apps$5.99, paid onceFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | ASL Bloom | SpreadTheSign |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Øyer, Norway | Örebro, Sweden |
| iOS requirements | The App Store requires iOS 15.1 or later; Mac use requires macOS 12 or later on Apple M1 hardware or newer. | The iOS app requires iOS 13 or later; its Mac version requires macOS 11 or later with an Apple M1 chip or newer. |
| Limit: paywall | Reviewers repeatedly complain that practice and later lessons become unavailable without a subscription. | Reviewers complain that many functions require the paid version and that the premium purchase adds less value than expected. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings. | 4.7 out of 5 from 57 reviews |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.8 out of 5 from 16,300 reviews. | 3.8 out of 5 from 6.3K reviews |
ASL Bloom plans
- Free versionFree
- Premium monthly$18.99 a month
- Premium 3-month$47.99, paid once
- Premium 3-month plan$48, paid once
- Business 10 learners$67.83 a month
- Business Plan (10 learners)$67.83 a month
SpreadTheSign plans
- FreeFree
- Free web accessFree
- Pro Version$5.99, paid once
- Pro Version€599, paid once
Pick ASL Bloom if…
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.
Pick SpreadTheSign if…
SpreadTheSign suits sign language learners, families, educators, interpreters, and anyone who needs to look up a sign. Its language comparison and slowed videos may help people studying how signs are formed across languages.