Head-to-head · Sign Language Apps
British Sign vs Sign ASL
British Sign leads on 0 checks, Sign ASL on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBritish Sign · 7.7/10
- Free planboth
British Sign scores higher on our rubric for sign language apps: 7.7 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
On lesson format, British Sign gives you Mixed where Sign ASL offers Video.
British Sign is the better fit for low-cost, self-paced BSL learners. Sign ASL is the better fit for free ASL dictionary users needing offline favorites.
- British Sign fits best
Low-cost, self-paced BSL learners
- Sign ASL fits best
Free ASL dictionary users needing offline favorites
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Side by side
| Feature | British Sign 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Sign ASL 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #6 in Sign Language Apps | #8 in Sign Language Apps |
| Best for | Low-cost, self-paced BSL learners | Free ASL dictionary users needing offline favorites |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | £5 one-time | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features British Sign 2/3 · Sign ASL 2/3 | ||
| Offline access | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Dictionary lookup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Progress tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Signed languages | British Sign Language (BSL) | American Sign Language (ASL) |
| Lesson format | Mixed | Video |
| Supported platforms | web | web, iOS, Android |
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| Our verdict | British Sign is an online introductory British Sign Language learning service for beginners, individual learners, schools, community groups and organisations enrolling multiple learners. Its ten-section self-study course combines video… Read the review → |
Sign ASL is a free American Sign Language video dictionary for learners, teachers, and the Deaf community. It supports searches for words and phrases, sign comparisons, video reference, alphabetical browsing, and category browsing across… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
British Sign — where it wins
- One-time pricing starts at £5 with Pay What You Can options
- Ten-section course includes videos, assessments and retakes
- Dictionary, fingerspelling tools and printable resources support practice
Where it doesn't
- Course access lasts two years from first login
- Available through web browsers rather than a dedicated app
- Focuses on British Sign Language rather than multiple signed languages
Sign ASL — where it wins
- Free access across web, iOS, and Android
- Search, compare, and watch ASL signs with playback controls
- Save favorite signs for offline viewing in the iOS app
Where it doesn't
- Focused on dictionary lookup rather than structured lessons
- Exercises and progress tracking are not part of the product
- Offline access applies to iOS favorites, not the full dictionary
- British Sign7.7/10 · Free plan
A low-cost, self-paced BSL course with useful practice and progress tools.
Visit British SignFull verdict → - Sign ASL7.5/10 · Free plan
A free ASL reference tool with video lookup, variations, categories, and iOS favorites offline.
Visit Sign ASLFull verdict →
British Sign vs Sign ASL: questions
Which is better for sign language apps, British Sign or Sign ASL?
British Sign scores higher on our rubric for sign language apps: 7.7 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
How do British Sign and Sign ASL compare?
All 4 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do British Sign and Sign ASL have a free plan?
British Sign: Yes. Sign ASL: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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