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PocketSign
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
What it is
PocketSign helps people learn American Sign Language through short video-centered lessons, a searchable dictionary, alphabet and fingerspelling practice, flash cards, and review tools. Its site lists more than 10,000 dictionary entries and over 70 lesson sets and drills. Lessons and dictionary entries combine sign videos and descriptions with repeatable practice. The service is available on the web, Android, and iOS. Mobile features include interactive video lessons, sign translation, questions, common phrases, baby sign language, and an ASL dictionary. The browser experience includes lessons, dictionary, study, grammar, rewards, alphabet, and A-Z sections. A free plan includes free ASL lessons, a daily lesson, video dictionary, and alphabet practice. Listed in-app purchases include unlimited lessons for $5.99 a month or $59.99 a year, plus other subscriptions at $14.99 a month and $109.99 a year. PocketSign says its learning content draws on input from Deaf educators, qualified sign-language interpreters, and contributors with university education. Google Play states that the app may collect app activity, encrypts data in transit, and does not allow data deletion.
For and against
For
- Lists 10,000+ ASL dictionary entries and 70+ lesson sets.
- Offers video lessons, alphabet practice, flash cards, and review tools.
- Available on web, iOS, and Android.
- Free plan includes a daily lesson and video dictionary.
- Learning content draws on input from Deaf educators and qualified interpreters.
Against
- Some lesson subscriptions are paid in-app purchases.
- Google Play states that data cannot be deleted.
- Google Play says the app may collect app activity.
The verdict
PocketSign combines video lessons, dictionary lookup, and practice options for ASL learners across web and mobile. Its free plan provides a starting point, while unlimited lessons and other subscriptions are listed as in-app purchases.
Who it suits
PocketSign is aimed at beginners, families, students, teachers, and anyone who wants to look up and review ASL signs. Its free plan offers introductory lessons and practice tools.
Plans and prices
Free
free ASL lessons · daily lesson · video dictionary · alphabet practice
Read 1 Oct 2026 · pocketsign.org
Unlimited ASL Lessons (Month)
unlimited ASL lessons
Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
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Unlimited ASL Lessons (Yearly)
unlimited ASL lessons
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unlimited ASL lessons
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On the record
- Android availability
- The Android app has 1M+ downloads and is rated 4.8 stars from 33.8K reviews on Google Play.play.google.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- ASL expertise
- The product says it uses input from Deaf educators, qualified sign-language interpreters, and contributors with university education.pocketsign.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Audience
- PocketSign says it is for beginners, families, students, teachers, and anyone wanting to look up and review signs.pocketsign.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Content scale
- The site lists 10,000+ ASL dictionary entries and 70+ lesson sets and drills.pocketsign.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Developer
- Google Play identifies the developer as Trent Mark Ewald.play.google.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Developer location
- Google Play lists the developer address as 696 Harrington Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 6T7, Canada.play.google.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- iOS availability
- The iOS app is available for iPhone and iPad and is listed as free with in-app purchases.apps.apple.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Learning format
- Lessons and dictionary entries are centered on sign videos, descriptions, and repeatable practice.pocketsign.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Mobile features
- The app offers hundreds of interactive video lessons, sign translation, questions, the sign-language alphabet, common phrases, baby sign language, an ASL dictionary, and basic phrases.apps.apple.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Privacy practices
- 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.mobireactor.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Security disclosure
- Google Play states that no data is shared with third parties, the app may collect app activity, data is encrypted in transit, and data cannot be deleted.play.google.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is provided by email at [email protected] for lessons, dictionary, flash cards, account settings, and subscriptions.pocketsign.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Web access
- PocketSign provides a browser-based ASL lessons experience with a search field, lessons, dictionary, study, grammar, rewards, alphabet, and A-Z sections.pocketsign.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- What it does
- PocketSign helps people learn American Sign Language through short lessons, a searchable video dictionary, alphabet and fingerspelling practice, flash cards, and review tools.pocketsign.org · read 1 Oct 2026
