Comparison

ASL Buddy vs Lumi Lingo

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

Head to head
About

ASL Buddy

Learn American Sign Language with interactive video lessons and quizzes. This app offers structured lessons on various topics, allowing beginners to practice and track their progress in a simple, visual format.

Highlights
  • Video-based ASL lessons
  • Interactive practice sessions
  • Topic-based learning categories
  • Quizzes for active recall
  • Progress tracking
  • Simple, distraction-free interface
Features
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ASL Buddy is an interactive learning app designed to make American Sign Language easier to understand, practice, and remember. The app uses clear video-based lessons to help users learn common ASL signs in a simple and visual way. Lessons are organized into useful categories such as the alphabet, colors, numbers, animals, common phrases, and clothing, allowing users to focus on one topic at a time and build their skills step by step. Each lesson gives users the opportunity to watch signs being demonstrated and practice at their own pace. The app is designed for beginners, so the interface is simple, organized, and easy to navigate without unnecessary distractions. Users can move between lessons, review signs as many times as needed, and gradually become more comfortable recognizing and understanding different ASL signs. ASL Buddy also includes interactive quizzes that help users check what they have learned. Quiz questions use sign language videos and multiple-choice answers to encourage active recall instead of only watching lessons. After completing quizzes, users can track their results through the progress section, including completed quizzes, correct answers, overall accuracy, and learning progress. The goal of ASL Buddy is to provide an approachable starting point for anyone interested in learning American Sign Language. Whether you are completely new to ASL, reviewing signs you already know, or looking for a simple way to practice regularly, ASL Buddy provides a convenient learning experience that combines video lessons, practice, quizzes, and progress tracking in one place.

About

Lumi Lingo

Features
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Lumi Lingo makes learning Spanish, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Russian, and ASL fun for kids and families. With bite-sized daily lessons, a friendly guide named Lumi, and a game-like skill path, kids build real vocabulary and language skills through tapping, matching, listening, short stories, and real-life conversations — no microphone required. Track progress lesson by lesson as new skills unlock along a colorful path, earn rewards for streaks and milestones, and revisit any completed lesson anytime. Every lesson is pre-written and carefully leveled, so there's no unpredictable content, just consistent lessons you can count on. Features: • Six languages: Spanish, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Russian, and American Sign Language • No microphone required — kids tap and listen, never speak into the app • Short, focused daily lessons kids can finish in minutes • Branching conversation stories and comprehension practice, not just flashcards • Visual skill path with unlockable lessons and rewards • Progress tracking so parents can see what's been learned • Great for homeschool, after-school practice, or family language time • Supports up to 8 learners on one account Subscribe monthly, annually, or unlock lifetime access. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://lumi-academy.org/terms

Screenshots

ASL Buddy4 screens
Lumi Lingo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ASL Buddy at none against Lumi Lingo's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lumi Lingo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. ASL Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ASL Buddy versus Lumi Lingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASL BuddyLumi Lingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNecati DagtekinJesse Withrow

In-app purchases

None

ASL Buddy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Lumi Lingo

Subscriptions2
  • Lumi Lingo Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Lumi Lingo Annual$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lumi Lingo Lifetime$299.99

Questions

Is ASL Buddy free?
ASL Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lumi Lingo free?
Lumi Lingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ASL Buddy or Lumi Lingo have ads?
Neither ASL Buddy nor Lumi Lingo shows ads.

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