Spread the Sign BSL Dictionary

Search and compare 600,000+ sign videos in BSL, ASL and 21 more languages.

Europeiskt Teckenspråkcenter · com.spreadthesign.androidapp_paid

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v2.5.1 46.5 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.5.1 (160205102)
Updated: Aug 14, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 46.5 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Books & Reference (app)
Listed since: Sep 17, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 7
Website: signlanguage.eu
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Spread the Sign BSL Dictionary is an app by Europeiskt Teckenspråkcenter in the Books & Reference category, listed since at least September 2022. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.3.0, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 6.0. It asks for 7 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.5.0. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v2.5.1

New Languages added.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Find the BSL sign you need and compare how it is expressed around the world. Spread the Sign is a multilingual sign language dictionary with more than 600,000 sign videos across 23 sign languages, including BSL and ASL. WHY SPREAD THE SIGN? - Search for words and useful sentence examples - Compare the same word across different sign languages - Slow down videos to follow every movement - Save important signs to your favourites - Explore the BSL hand alphabet and fingerspelling - Discover baby signs for early communication - Switch between 23 sign languages Spread the Sign is a practical reference for BSL learners, families, educators, interpreters, and anyone who needs to look up a sign quickly. Sign languages are not universal. Signs can differ between countries and regions, so comparing languages can help you understand those differences. New words, videos, and sign language coverage are added regularly. Content availability may vary between languages.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v2.3.0. Since v2.5.0 it requires Android 6.0+.

v2.5.1 LATEST Aug 14, 2026 46.5 MB TRUSTED v2.5.0 Aug 29, 2026 44.8 MB TRUSTED v2.3.0 Aug 20, 2026 38.2 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 14, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Spread The Sign” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 14, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 14, 2026
Signed byCN=Bohumil Koutsky, OU=Software Development, O=Spread The Sign, L=Prague, ST=Prague, C=cz
Signing certificate (SHA-1)0B:48:4E:BD:FB:DF:89:ED:78:E8:68:F9:4E:04:FC:9C:44:20:55:57
File MD5391d9e19523d7eb6609d1adee91c2d05
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (7)

Spread the Sign BSL Dictionary requests 7 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.spreadthesign.androidapp_paid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Spread the Sign BSL Dictionary APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Spread the Sign BSL Dictionary for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 2.3.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0 and later. Get version 2.3.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Spread the Sign BSL Dictionary free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Spread the Sign BSL Dictionary APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 391d9e19523d7eb6609d1adee91c2d05.