Comparison

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language vs Lingvano

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

Head to head
About

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language

Learn the alphabet in American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL). This educational app makes mastering sign language fun and easy with a simple scrolling interface and swipe gestures.

Highlights
  • Learn ASL alphabet
  • Learn BSL alphabet
  • Easy scrolling interface
  • Swipe to next letter
  • Educational and fun
Features
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Welcome to AlphaSign, the application that teaches you the alphabet (A-Z) in American Sign Language (ASL) & British Sign Language, also known as BSL. AlphaSign is an educational, fun and enjoyable application. Give it a try, and see how fast you can learn, with AlphaSign ASL & BSL. Using an easy to use scrolling bar simply scroll to the letter you would like to learn, or simply swipe the screen to the next letter. Make learning the sign alphabet fun, with AlphaSign.

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 5 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  – Practice vocabulary, fingerspelling (ABCs), and number signs to remember more – Look up any signs you forgot or don’t yet know in our handy dictionary – Review signs and retain what you've learned with our flashcards #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

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language4 screens
Lingvano4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lingvano at 4.9 against AlphaSign Learn Sign Language's 4.1. Lingvano also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (66% vs 33%). AlphaSign Learn Sign Language's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. AlphaSign Learn Sign Language sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lingvano has 121K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of AlphaSign Learn Sign Language's written reviews are positive against 66% of Lingvano's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language ships an update every 5 months, Lingvano fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language versus Lingvano: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlphaSign Learn Sign LanguageLingvano
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (24 ratings)4.9 (121K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews65.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24121K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB115 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFragranze Apps LimitedLingvano GmbH

Customer experience

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language

All ratings24 ratings
Positive70.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Lingvano

All ratings120,462 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1,288 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral12.7%
Negative21.5%

Bugs and requests

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

1 purchases

AlphaSign Learn Sign Language

One-time1
  • Alphasign - Remove Ads$1.99
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 AlphaSign Learn Sign Language free?
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language 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, AlphaSign Learn Sign Language or Lingvano?
Lingvano is rated higher. AlphaSign Learn Sign Language averages 4.1 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Lingvano averages 4.9 from 121K ratings.
Do AlphaSign Learn Sign Language or Lingvano have ads?
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language shows ads; Lingvano does not.
Which is updated more often, AlphaSign Learn Sign Language or Lingvano?
AlphaSign Learn Sign Language ships an update every 5 months, and Lingvano fortnightly. Most recently, AlphaSign Learn Sign Language was updated on October 23, 2026 and Lingvano on November 1, 2026.

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