# Phomemo vs Lingvano

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Phomemo | Lingvano |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phomemo/id1456102145/reviews) | **[4.9 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingvano-learn-sign-language/id1547252782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.5K | **116K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #55 | **#23** |
| Size | 300 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PHOMEMO PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808829461) | [Lingvano GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547252784) |

## What reviewers say

### Phomemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phomemo/id1456102145)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Grossing · Education, #144 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $16.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $26.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $26.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $32.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $32.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $36.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $36.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $42.99 | per year |
| AI Art Booster Pack Plus. | $3.99 | one-time |
| AI Art Booster Pack Plus. | $5.99 | one-time |
| AI Art Booster Pack Pro+ (80 Pics) | $6.99 | one-time |
| AI Art Booster Pack (800 Credits) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Lingvano

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Education, #25 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 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 #55 in the App Store charts, and Lingvano at #23. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*