# Dakota Iapi vs Lingvano

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dakota Iapi at none against Lingvano's 21. Dakota Iapi also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.4). Lingvano's advantage is ratings volume (121K vs 1) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lingvano sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Dakota Iapi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dakota Iapi against 4.9 for Lingvano. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingvano has 121K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dakota Iapi | Lingvano |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dakota-iapi/id1424636294/reviews)** | [4.9 (121K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingvano-learn-sign-language/id1547252782/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **121K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 44 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Push Interactions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/357410200) | [Lingvano GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547252784) |

## What reviewers say

### Dakota Iapi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dakota-iapi/id1424636294)

This app offers practical Dakota phrases and basic vocabulary for everyday use in school, home, and outdoor settings. It serves as both a dictionary and a pronunciation guide, featuring audio translations and correct Dakota orthography.

**Highlights:** Practical Dakota phrases, Basic Dakota vocabulary, Pronunciation guide, Dictionary function, Word and phrase categories, Audio translations (male/female)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lingvano

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingvano-learn-sign-language/id1547252782)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Education, #34 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Learn American Sign Language with bite-sized video lessons from Deaf teachers. Practice vocabulary, grammar, and conversations with interactive tools and earn rewards. Become conversational in just 10 minutes a day.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized video lessons, 600+ lessons on vocabulary and grammar, Interactive practice tools, Real-life dialogue lessons, Progress tracking and quizzes, Rewards and streaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ASL Premium monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| ASL Premium monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Lingvano Premium monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Lingvano BSL Premium monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| ASL Premium quarterly | $47.99 | per 3 months |
| ASL Premium quarterly | $47.99 | per 3 months |
| Lingvano Premium quarterly | $53.99 | per 3 months |
| Lingvano Premium yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| ASL Premium yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| ASL Premium yearly | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to learn
- 👍 Engaging lessons
- 👍 Clear sign demonstrations
- 👍 Helpful for communicating with deaf/hard of hearing
- 👍 Useful for work/personal life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🐛 Video/picture issues
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 💡 Lack of proficiency test

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons not saving progress
- Videos not loading
- Incorrect answers marked wrong

**Requested features**

- More free lessons and features
- Ability to track progress and revisit past lessons
- Option to choose instructor/signer
- Landscape mode for tablets
- Feedback/reporting mechanism for errors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dakota Iapi free?

Dakota Iapi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lingvano free?

Lingvano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dakota Iapi or Lingvano?

Dakota Iapi is rated higher. Dakota Iapi averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lingvano averages 4.9 from 121K ratings.

### Do Dakota Iapi or Lingvano have ads?

Neither Dakota Iapi nor Lingvano shows ads.

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