# ASL Study vs Lingvano

The clearest difference is rating: Lingvano at 4.9 against ASL Study's 3.6. Lingvano also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (116K vs 198). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ASL Study sells 11 one-off in-app purchases 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingvano has 116K ratings behind it against 198, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of ASL Study's written reviews are positive against 65% of Lingvano's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASL Study | Lingvano |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asl-study/id1483567062/reviews) | **[4.9 (116K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingvano-learn-sign-language/id1547252782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 198 | **116K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#22** |
| Size | 15 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Saeed Bashir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146936295) | [Lingvano GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547252784) |

## What reviewers say

### ASL Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asl-study/id1483567062)

Learn American Sign Language with a comprehensive app designed for easy interaction and connection. It offers a vast vocabulary and sentence library, covering daily life, emotions, and specific topics like sports and travel. Test your knowledge with quizzes and bookmark favorite signs for quick reference.

**Highlights:** Extensive vocabulary and sentence library, Bookmark favorite signs, Covers daily life topics, Includes emotions and expressions, Test your knowledge quizzes, Topic-specific learning modules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sports | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food & Cooking | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holidays | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transportation & Travel | $0.99 | one-time |
| People & Family | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emergency & Disaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Education | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Study Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| ASL Categories | $3.99 | one-time |
| Support Us with a Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| ASL Study Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive dictionary with 5,000+ signs
- 🎓 Effective learning tool for ASL students
- 📱 Clean, intuitive app design and layout
- 💾 Offline functionality available
- ⭐ One-time purchase option (no monthly subscription)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive paywall for most content
- 📺 Videos play too fast, difficult to follow
- 🎬 Video framing cuts off hands/fingers
- ❌ Multiple incorrect signs in database
- 😐 Missing facial expressions and non-manual markers

**Reported bugs**

- Server error preventing premium unlock processing
- Restore purchases feature not recognizing paid content
- Test Your Knowledge section unresponsive to selections
- Full-screen ads with uncloseable X button
- Lesson notification appears but no lessons available

**Requested features**

- Structured lesson plans instead of à la carte words
- Slower video playback with better clarity
- Better video framing to show full hand positions
- Colorblind-friendly indicators for Test Your Knowledge
- Static images/diagrams alongside videos


### Lingvano

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Education, #30 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 ASL Study free?

ASL Study 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, ASL Study or Lingvano?

Lingvano is rated higher. ASL Study averages 3.6 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while Lingvano averages 4.9 from 116K ratings.

### Do ASL Study or Lingvano have ads?

ASL Study shows ads; Lingvano does not.

### Which is updated more often, ASL Study or Lingvano?

ASL Study ships an update fortnightly, and Lingvano fortnightly. Most recently, ASL Study was updated on September 20, 2026 and Lingvano on September 26, 2026.

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