The Great Courses

The Great Courses

Educational Videos & Content

17K ratings
308 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 12, 2015
  • May 20, 2026

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Access thousands of educational videos from world-renowned professors and experts. Explore a vast range of subjects, from history and science to personal development, with flexible learning options available online and offline. Start your learning journey with a free trial.

Thousands of educational videos
Courses by world-class professors
Diverse subject matter
Online and offline access
Flexible learning pace
Free trial available
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What users say

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What's New in The Great Courses

8.0.9

May 20, 2026

8.0.9 Maintenance

Subscription plans

TGCPlus Monthly Subscription

Unlimited access monthly plan

$19.991 Month
7 Days trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📈 90+5

Education

This app rose +5 positions in Education chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

User reviews

Sat unused and subscribed

I tried to sign back in to get some use of the last 14 days left after I cancelled and could not ‘restore’ the purchase in the app. Didn’t play well with passwords app.

New update sucks

Can’t get to my old purchases. Update is wonky. Will not use - lost a long time customer

Unfortunate software

Hopefully, this is an isolated incident. However, my personal experience shows otherwise. The courses are world class however the software is remarkably bad. Plan on multiple password resets in order to view your coursework. Each login requires multiple password resets. What a shame.

Limited Content if you dont get Plus

I got the Classics membership because there was a promo, then added a bunch of lectures to my watch list. I started several. Then when I log back in nearly every course I had saved is now only in the plus bundle, practically double the price. I will be canceling the membership immediately. There is no way they could have done this intentionally, but it felt very misleading.
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Suggestions for improvements

This is a great app, but I would use it more if it supported picture in picture. Consider adding that functionality!

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

Login screen freezes

Bug

Incompatible with older devices

Bug

Audio goes out of sync with video

Bug

App constantly logs users out

Bug

Downloading content doesn't work offline

Bug

Playback issues when switching between audio and video

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming playback

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Poor navigation and course tracking

Bug

Requested Features

8 requests

Can we get a ton of courses on AI please, it's a mite urgent

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

Advanced analytics dashboard

Feature

Allow audio-only downloads

Feature

Ability to download an entire course in one go

Feature

Ability to browse other content while playing a lecture

Feature

Note-taking during content and live closed captioning

Feature

Ratings and reviews for content

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FAQ

What is The Great Courses app?

The Great Courses app is a premier platform for online courses, offering a wealth of educational videos taught by world-renowned professors and experts. It allows users to explore and learn a wide variety of subjects at their own pace, both online and offline.

What kind of courses are available?

The app features courses covering diverse topics such as history, science, math, philosophy, religion, literature, health, travel, and personal & professional development. Learners of all skill levels can find subjects to explore.

How much does The Great Courses app cost?

The app offers various subscription plans and a free trial to start your educational journey. Payment is handled through your Apple account, and subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

Can I watch courses offline?

Yes, the app provides seamless online and offline access to its extensive library of educational videos. This allows you to learn and grow at your own pace, even without an internet connection.

Who are the instructors?

Courses are taught by the world's greatest professors and experts in their respective fields. This ensures a high-quality and engaging learning experience across all subjects offered.