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.

The reason why What’s the Sign? is subscription-based because the team is constantly adding new content and updating current content in the dictionary. Your subscription helps the What’s the Sign? continue to create new and exciting content based on the latest linguistics research and community creations!

What’s the Sign? was intentionally priced low for an individual subscriber. Please have your family and friends subscribe to What’s the Sign? and support the Deaf actors, Deaf authors and the Deaf community!

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. 

Simply click on “Account” on the top right corner and under “Billing”, you’ll see your subscription details. Click on the gray box that says, “cancel subscription”. If you’re still having trouble, please send an email to hello@whatsthesign.com and we will be able to assist. 

When you cancel, your subscription will end after the last day of your pre-paid subscription. If you ever forget a sign or need to look one up again, we at What’s the Sign? will be delighted to have you back!