Comparison

The ASL Shop vs Lingle

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

Head to head
About

The ASL Shop

Learn American Sign Language (ASL) through engaging video lessons taught by Deaf instructors. Access a comprehensive ASL dictionary, connect with a supportive community of learners, and explore cultural insights. Offers free mini-courses and self-paced lessons for all levels.

Highlights
  • Video lessons by Deaf instructors
  • ASL Dictionary with over 1,000 signs
  • Community for learners
  • Free mini-courses
  • Self-paced courses
  • Cultural insights
Features
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Learn American Sign Language (ASL) from Deaf instructors at a Deaf-owned school. Take self-paced video courses, look up signs in a 2,000+ sign video dictionary, and join live practice sessions with the Plus plan. The ASL Shop teaches ASL as a real language, including grammar, structure and Deaf culture, so you understand how to use signs, not just memorize them. WHAT YOU GET • Self-paced video courses: lessons build on each other toward conversational signing, and your progress is saved • ASL dictionary: 2,000+ signs with video, and the dictionary keeps growing • Live practice sessions: sign in real time with Deaf instructors and other learners, included with Plus • Fingerspelling practice: build your ABCs and fingerspelling speed • Community: post videos, comment and practice with other learners and The ASL Shop crew • Live classes: group ASL classes with Deaf instructors, available in the app as a one-time purchase (not included in subscriptions) LEARN FROM DEAF INSTRUCTORS Every course is designed and taught by Deaf ASL instructors. The ASL Shop is Deaf-owned. We use ASL every day, and we teach the culture alongside the language, because understanding Deaf culture is part of signing well. LEARN YOUR WAY • Self-paced: study anytime, anywhere, and pick up where you left off • Live practice: join live practice sessions with Deaf instructors, included with Plus • Live classes: prefer a classroom? Join group classes with Deaf instructors in the app for a one-time payment, separate from your subscription • Community: practice with others instead of learning alone WHO IT'S FOR • Beginners learning sign language for the first time • Families, friends and coworkers of Deaf and hard of hearing people • Students who want extra practice alongside an ASL class • Anyone who wants to connect with the Deaf community WHAT STUDENTS SAY "Fosters a sense of community over everything else... surrounded by a teacher and other student who support me and want me to succeed." - Christine "My favorite part of class has been applying what we've learned through practice in conversations with other students." - Jenni "If you're interested in learning ASL and understanding more about Deaf culture, The ASL Shop is the place to go!" - Kimberly SUBSCRIPTION The ASL Shop is a subscription app. Choose the plan that fits you: • Base: unlimited access to our ASL dictionary. $1.99/month, $19.99/year, or $79.99 one-time lifetime access • Plus: everything in Base, plus unlimited self-paced courses, live practice sessions and our community forum. $13.99/month, $149.99/year, or $299.99 one-time lifetime access Lifetime access is a limited offer: only a set number of lifetime spots are available, for a limited time. Live classes are not included in the subscription. They're available in the app as a separate one-time purchase. Plans and prices are shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://theaslshop.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Download the app and start learning ASL today.

About

Lingle

This app provides structured practice for intermediate and advanced language learners, focusing on writing, reading, translation, and vocabulary. It uses AI feedback and real-world content to build practical fluency and offers features like a daily journal, translation challenges, and news articles.

Highlights
  • AI-powered grammar and vocabulary feedback
  • Daily journal with prompts
  • Fast-paced translation challenges
  • News articles in target languages
  • One-tap word saving and study mode
  • Skill-based level system
  • Streak tracking and notifications
Features
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Built for intermediate and advanced learners who want to actively use their target language every day, Lingle delivers structured practice powered by AI feedback and real-world content. By focusing on skill development in writing, reading, translation, and vocabulary retention, Lingle builds practical language fluency. Available in English, Spanish, German, and Italian, Lingle's intelligent feedback and diverse features help learners make measurable progress. LANGUAGE LEARNING FEATURES Daily Journal Respond to a daily prompt in your target language and receive detailed AI powered grammar and vocabulary feedback. • Built in dictionary with tap to define • Grammar checker with corrections and explanations • Personalized AI feedback on your writing • Journal history to track progress over time Translation Race A fast-paced translation challenge that builds speed and accuracy. • Adaptive difficulty based on your level • Practice synthesizing and deciphering sentences quickly • Improves real time language processing Read the News Engage with current events in your target language. • Daily news articles in English, Spanish, German, and Italian • Tap any word for an instant definition • English summary for clarity • 5 AI generated comprehension questions BUILD AND RETAIN VOCABULARY Save words as you encounter them and review them later in the Words tab. • One tap word saving • Dedicated study mode • Reinforces vocabulary through flash cards FEATURES TO KEEP YOU GOING Level System A skill-based level system that matches your ability and increases with XP as you improve. Streaks and Notifications Stay consistent with daily streak tracking and reminders that keep you engaged. Trends Visual graphs show changes and growth in reading, writing, and translation over time. Lingle is built for serious learners who want to apply their language skills in fun, creative and productive ways. If you are ready to actively use your reading and writing abilities in Spanish, French, Italian, or German, Lingle gives you the tools to do it in one app. Privacy Policy: https://getlingle.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://getlingle.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

The ASL Shop4 screens
Lingle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lingle at none against The ASL Shop's 6. The ASL Shop's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. The ASL Shop sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lingle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The ASL Shop against 4.9 for Lingle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The ASL Shop ships an update every 10 days, Lingle every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The ASL Shop versus Lingle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ASL ShopLingle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (16 ratings) — better4.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB24 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperThe ASL Shop, LLCLingle LLC

Customer experience

The ASL Shop

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lingle

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

The ASL Shop

Subscriptions4
  • Base - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Plus - Monthly7 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • Base - Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Plus - Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
One-time2
  • Base - Lifetime$79.99
  • Plus - Lifetime$299.99
None

Lingle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The ASL Shop free?
The ASL Shop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingle free?
Lingle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The ASL Shop or Lingle?
The ASL Shop is rated higher. The ASL Shop averages 5.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Lingle averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do The ASL Shop or Lingle have ads?
Neither The ASL Shop nor Lingle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The ASL Shop or Lingle?
The ASL Shop ships an update every 10 days, and Lingle every 4 months. Most recently, The ASL Shop was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lingle on November 5, 2026.

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