Comparison

Phomemo vs Lingvano

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Phomemo

This app enables users to print photos, tasks, and documents wirelessly from their mobile devices. It offers creative customization options, task organization tools with templates, and efficient document printing for various models. It's designed for on-the-go convenience and enhanced learning.

Highlights
  • Wireless photo printing
  • Task list organization with templates
  • Document printing for work and study
  • Creative content customization
  • Portable and on-the-go printing
  • Supports multiple printer models
Features
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This is a feature-rich and user-friendly app, thoughtfully designed for multiple models including T02, M02, M08F, M832, and more, to meet your diverse printing needs anytime, anywhere. Whether it's recording life’s little moments, preserving precious memories, or organizing tasks for work and study, Phomemo makes it all easy and fun. Phomemo is not just a printer but a caring companion, accompanying you through every important moment and adding more joy and convenience to your life. [Creative Fun] Customize your content freely, letting every word, every photo, and every QR code carry your story. Phomemo, with its clear and precise printing quality, helps you preserve these special moments. [Task Organization] Use Phomemo to print your to-do list, not only to stay organized but also to set cheerful and enjoyable goals for yourself. With a variety of templates, each task becomes a little delight in your life. [Portability] Whether you're at the office, at home, or enjoying the outdoors, Phomemo offers you a convenient printing experience anytime. It's not just a tool, but your on-the-go companion, ready to meet your creative needs wherever you are. [Documents] For models like M08F/M832, Phomemo provides an efficient and convenient document printing solution. Whether it's work contracts or important personal documents, Phomemo gives you control when you need it, providing peace of mind. [Learning] Phomemo is not only a study aid but also a handy tool for improving learning efficiency. Printing corrected homework or flashcards helps you better manage study materials, making each step of learning easier and more enjoyable. Phomemo APP is free to download. We also offer VIP services available for purchase and subscription within the APP, accessible to most countries and regions worldwide. [Subscription Services] 1. Phomemo Pro (Annual Subscription), Phomemo Pro (Monthly Subscription) 2. Phomemo Pro+ (Annual Subscription), Phomemo Pro+ (Monthly Subscription) [Subscription Prices] 1. Phomemo Pro (Annual: $32.99), Phomemo Pro (Monthly: $8.99) 2. Phomemo Pro+ (Annual: $36.99), Phomemo Pro+ (Monthly: $12.99) [Payment] After user confirms purchase and payment, it will be charged to their iTunes account. [Renewal] The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration. Upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription cycle. To cancel renewal, please manually disable the auto-renewal function in iTunes / Apple ID settings management at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Term of Use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lingvano

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
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Join 3 million people and start building bridges by learning ASL with the most popular sign language learning app. Lingvano is the perfect starting point for beginners, with video lessons made by Deaf teachers that can be done anywhere, anytime. You'll start signing in your very first lesson, and can become conversational with just 10 minutes/day of practice! #Bite-sized lessons make learning easy – Build your vocabulary and learn grammar in 600+ lessons – Match signs to the correct picture or video with visual lessons – Check in on your signing progress with end of chapter quizzes – Tap the turtle icon to slow down the speed of any video or dialogue #Practice tools make learning stick  – Use our trainer to remember more vocabulary, fingerspelling (ABCs), and number signs – Look up any signs you forgot or don’t yet know in our handy dictionary – Practice your own signing live with our interactive mirror feature #Special rewards make learning fun – Earn special awards as you learn – Collect curiosities as you complete unique lessons – Test your skills and unlock up to 5 stars in milestone lessons – Unlock learning streaks with daily learning – Earn streak freezes to protect your learning streak by getting lessons 100% correct #Real dialogues help you become conversational fast – Sharpen your conversation skills with real-life dialogue lessons between Deaf people – See different real-world signing styles and learn from a variety of Deaf teachers Ready to start learning? Download Lingvano now, and join our mission to break down language barriers and build bridges with Deaf family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors.  ------------------------------ If you enjoy learning with Lingvano, you can purchase a premium subscription to unlock all learning content and features. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences. Subscription options: - 1 month - 3 months - 12 months ------------------------------ Privacy policy: https://www.lingvano.com/asl/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://www.lingvano.com/asl/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

Phomemo4 screens
Lingvano4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lingvano at 4.9 against Phomemo's 4.6. Lingvano also leads on ratings volume (116K vs 6.5K). Phomemo's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 65%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Phomemo sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Lingvano sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lingvano holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingvano has 116K ratings behind it against 6.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Phomemo's written reviews are positive against 65% of Lingvano's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phomemo ships an update every 10 days, Lingvano fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Phomemo versus Lingvano: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhomemoLingvano
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.5K ratings)4.9 (116K ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better65.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6.5K116K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#58#21 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size300 MB113 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperPHOMEMO PTE. LTD.Lingvano GmbH

Customer experience

Phomemo

All ratings6,535 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews2,163 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.7%

Lingvano

All ratings116,461 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1,196 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral12.6%
Negative21.9%

User reviews

Phomemo

From 6.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient for journaling and memory keeping
  • 👍 Portable and compact
  • 👍 Affordable compared to major brands
  • 👍 Good print quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with issues like notes disappearing and text/image movement
  • 🐛 Inconsistent print quality, especially for photos
  • 🐛 Difficult to change paper roll direction
  • 🐛 Limited font and editing options
  • 🐛 Inability to share items directly into the app

Lingvano

From 116K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Phomemo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Connectivity issues with certain printer models
  • Printing problems like QR codes, lines, and blurry output
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Inconsistent performance across devices and operating systems

Requested features

7 requests
  • More font and design options
  • Ability to edit text and change font size/style
  • Improved photo printing quality and color support
  • Better integration with other apps and services
  • Landscape mode support for tablets
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  • Improved paper handling and cutting
  • Consolidated app experience across Phomemo products

Lingvano

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lessons not saving progress
  • Videos not loading
  • Incorrect answers marked wrong

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Phomemo

Subscriptions20
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription6 variants$6.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 variants$8.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$12.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription$16.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription4 variants$26.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$26.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$32.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$32.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$34.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial4 variants$36.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$36.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$42.991 Year
One-time4
  • AI Art Booster Pack Plus.$3.99
  • AI Art Booster Pack Plus.$5.99
  • AI Art Booster Pack Pro+ (80 Pics)$6.99
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  • AI Art Booster Pack (800 Credits)$9.99
10 purchases

Lingvano

Subscriptions10
  • ASL Premium monthly$17.991 Month
  • ASL Premium monthly7 Days trial2 variants$17.991 Month
  • Lingvano Premium monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Lingvano BSL Premium monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • ASL Premium quarterly$47.993 Months
  • ASL Premium quarterly7 Days trial2 variants$47.993 Months
  • Lingvano Premium quarterly7 Days trial$53.993 Months
  • Lingvano Premium yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • ASL Premium yearly$119.991 Year
  • ASL Premium yearly7 Days trial2 variants$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Phomemo free?
Phomemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingvano free?
Lingvano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phomemo or Lingvano?
Lingvano is rated higher. Phomemo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Lingvano averages 4.9 from 116K ratings.
Do Phomemo or Lingvano have ads?
Neither Phomemo nor Lingvano shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phomemo or Lingvano?
Phomemo ships an update every 10 days, and Lingvano fortnightly. Most recently, Phomemo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lingvano on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Phomemo or Lingvano?
Phomemo currently peaks at #58 in the App Store charts, and Lingvano at #21. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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