Lingvano review

Lingvano is the most complete ASL course among the apps we compared. Its 600+ lessons move from fingerspelling and first signs into grammar and full dialogues filmed between Deaf people, and every lesson is taught by native Deaf teachers, so learners see several real signing styles rather than one presenter. Sign recognition watches you fingerspell through the camera and tells you right away whether each handshape is correct, which matters because the alphabet comes up constantly in real conversation. Practice tools cover vocabulary, numbers and flashcards, and a turtle icon slows any video. For hearing families who want to sign with a Deaf relative, Lingvano also runs group and private Signing Practices with Deaf tutors. The catch is price: ASL Premium is $17.99 a month on the US App Store, though the $119.99 yearly plan works out to about $10 a month.

Who it is for

Hearing parents, partners and adult beginners who want a full course path from first signs to real conversations.

Price

Free trial; ASL Premium from $17.99 per month, $47.99 per quarter or $119.99 per year on the US App Store.

ASL Premium monthly $17.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• 600+ interactive lessons covering vocabulary and grammar
• All lessons taught by native Deaf teachers, with several signers to learn from
• Sign recognition that checks your fingerspelling handshapes and gives instant feedback
• Real-life dialogue lessons between Deaf people
• Group and private live Signing Practices led by a Deaf Lingvano tutor

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The most complete course path of the apps we compared
• Strength: Every lesson is taught by native Deaf signers
• Strength: Turtle mode slows any video or dialogue for careful study
• Weakness: Full content needs ASL Premium, and the monthly price is the highest of the subscription apps
• Weakness: Live tutor sessions are booked separately, so check availability first
• Weakness: Sign recognition covers fingerspelling, not full signs

Key facts

• Lessons: 600+
• Teachers: 100% native Deaf teachers
• Live practice: Group and private sessions with Deaf tutors
• Daily goal: About 10 minutes a day
• Learners: 4M+ worldwide, per Lingvano

Where it ranks

Lingvano is No. 1 in our Best Sign Language Apps verdict.