HandSpeak
6.6#14 in sign language appsFrom $5.95 a monthAndroidiOSWebWindows
VisitHandSpeak vs PocketSign
PocketSign
7.3#4 in sign language appsFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | HandSpeak | PocketSign |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The site names learners, language and culture enthusiasts, interpreters, homeschoolers, parents, professionals, Deaf bilinguals, and codas as audiences. | PocketSign says it is for beginners, families, students, teachers, and anyone wanting to look up and review signs. |
| Privacy practices | The policy says the site uses cookies for authentication, personalization, functionality, security, performance, advertising, and analytics, and uses Google Analytics. | PocketSign’s privacy policy says the app may use Google Play Services and collect log data such as device name, operating-system version, app configuration, usage time, and statistics. |
| Support | The site directs users with privacy questions to contact it through the Help link. | Support is provided by email at [email protected] for lessons, dictionary, flash cards, account settings, and subscriptions. |
HandSpeak plans
- Patron Basic$5.95 a month
- Patron Pro$11.95 a month
PocketSign plans
- FreeFree
- Unlimited ASL Lessons (Month)$5.99 a month
- Month Subscription H$14.99 a month
- Unlimited ASL Lessons (Yearly)$59.99 a year
- Unlimited ASL Lessons Yearly h$109.99 a year
Pick HandSpeak if…
HandSpeak may suit ASL learners, language and culture enthusiasts, interpreters, homeschoolers, parents, professionals, Deaf bilinguals, and codas. Its lessons are for self-study or supplemental practice, not a replacement for live instruction.
Pick PocketSign if…
PocketSign suits beginners, families, students, and teachers learning or reviewing ASL. It may also help people who want a searchable sign dictionary and repeatable video practice.