Frequently Asked Questions
The content of the What’s the Sign? dictionary link provided inside the TRUE+WAY ASL textbook is similar to What’s the Sign? found here. The main difference is that this version of What’s the Sign? is mobile-friendly! Some students choose to purchase a subscription to What’s the Sign? in addition to their ASL textbook, which is absolutely fine.
Yes! Being fluent in a language doesn’t mean that you don’t need a dictionary in that language! Do you know the ASL sign for CRYPTOCURRENCY? Can you sign out all the different regional variations for CHEAT? Try our 3-day trial and see how many signs you learn from our dictionary!
What’s the Sign? is specifically for American Sign Language (ASL), which is used in the United States and Canada. It’s a good idea to seek out the Deaf community in your country and learn their sign language. Yes, there are hundreds of different sign languages all over the world! The United States and Canada also have quite a number of sign languages in addition to ASL as well. Examples include Plains Indian Sign Languages (PISL), Black ASL, Langue des signes du Québec (LSQ), Inuit Sign Language, Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM), and many more. Be sure to read: “When and How Did American Sign Language Originate? The Story Behind ASL” blog post.
If you’re an iOS user, you can download our iOS app from the App Store. For Android users, What’s the Sign? is available as a web app accessible through any web browser. Simply visit “app.whatsthesign.com” to access the web app. For added convenience, you can make the web app look and feel like a native app on your Android device by following the instructions linked here.
- Guest Users: As a guest, you can browse a limited number of signs, but your data won’t be saved. Signs marked “Pro” are premium, and selecting them will prompt you to subscribe for full access.
- Registered Users (No Subscription): With a free account, you can access the same limited content. When you tap on “Pro” signs, you’ll be given the option to subscribe for full access.
If you’re having trouble accessing your subscription, try restoring it by following these steps:
- Go to the Account page.
- Click “Start Your Free Trial.”
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Restore” to sync your subscription.
If the issue continues, feel free to reach out to us at hello@whatsthesign.com, and we’ll be happy to help!
Yes! With our family subscription plan, available exclusively for the What’s the Sign? iOS app, you can share the Pro plan with up to five family members. Each member can access the app’s features and content on their own devices while benefiting from a single subscription payment.
To set up a family subscription, simply subscribe to the Pro plan through your Apple account and ensure that Family Sharing is enabled. Once activated, family members can download the What’s the Sign? iOS app and enjoy all its features.
You can easily view and manage the “Hide My Email” addresses you’ve created by going to the settings on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or iCloud.com. There, you’ll see a list of the random email addresses you’ve set up. You can deactivate any addresses you no longer need or create new ones for different services.
For step-by-step instructions on finding your “Hide My Email” addresses on different devices, check out this this Apple Support page.
Unfortunately we don’t have a crystal ball. We don’t know what the pricing will be like in the future. The only way to ensure your price is “locked” in is by becoming – and staying – as a subscriber. This locks in your monthly/annual subscription fee.
- Stripe: Clicking “Manage Subscription” will take you to Stripe’s portal, where you can cancel your subscription directly.
- Apple App Store or Google Play Store: The “Manage Subscription” button will direct you to your device’s subscription management section. You’ll see a list of all your app subscriptions, and you can cancel What’s the Sign? from the list.
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