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24 alternatives to Signily

Communicate with sign language on iOS

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Signily launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Statement▲141

   A quick way to communicate when talking isn't an option

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Transcense▲127

   Converse w/ the deaf, w/o sign language (pre-launch)

   2014 · ava.me · its alternatives →

3. 3
   MotionSavvy▲75

   You sign, it speaks. Translating sign language to speech.

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Uber Sign Language▲209

   Start a conversation in American Sign Language.

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Ava▲538

   Making conversations accessible for the deaf

   2016 · ava.me · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Marlee Signs▲69

   Learn American Sign Language

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Hand Wave▲127

   Turn sign language into speech with smart glasses

   Aug 2026 · handwave.sh · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Deaf Alphabet▲100

   Convert plain text into sign language

   2020 · deafalphabet.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Speak▲120

   Message safely while driving

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Smart Keys for iOS▲122

    Chat in multiple languages with just one tap

    2025 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Five App▲5

    Lets you send messages in universal sign language

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Five App▲72

    Send hand signs to your friends

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Signtist▲64

    Watch the pattern and crack the word

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    iCantHear▲85

    Communicate easily with the hearing impaired

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Translate by Touch▲80

    Translate any word on your iPhone/iPad browser with a touch

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Intercom for iOS▲123

    Communicate personally with every single customer

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Prose▲65

    the worlds first gesture-to-speech app

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    SignaKit▲125

    Handwritten signature framework for iOS

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Deaf? My iPhone app wakes you up if it hears an alarm▲170

    The latest macOS offers the world’s best way to play — and add to — your collection of music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.

    2014 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Hello for iOS▲125

    Instantly start chatting with people in your local area

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Keyboard+▲85

    Keyboard with built-in translation service

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Nod▲111

    Chat with emotion

    2015 · nodapp.co · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Medium for iOS (updated)▲204

    Write and publish directly from your iPhone and iPad

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Penboard▲108

    Communicate with animated drawings from your iOS keyboard

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →