The Great Courses

The Great Courses

Educational Videos & Content

17K ratings
313 reviews
#103 in top-grossing Education
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Released
October 12, 2015
Updated
October 27, 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's New in The Great Courses

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This app rose +9 positions in Education chart.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

User reviews

Horrible app. FORCED APP UPDATE DELETED MY DOWNLOADS AGAIN! FOURTH TIME!!!

If I could give this app zero stars I would. I am so sick of their forced updates deleting my downloads. I had 90 GB of downloads and the forced deleted all except for 3 GB! I think this is the fourth time their forced update has done this to me. I live in a rural area and do not have unlimited Internet! Every time this happens it cost $ and tons of time to download it all again. Wish I would've taken screenshots of my old downloads so I could at least see what to re-download. And you can't download course at once! You have to click on each individual lecture! I hate this app so much
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Can’t DeLETE membership

I am frankly disgusted. Just signed up and tried to delete once I see they want to charge you a high price but track you. It refuses to delete the account; instead says it will take three weeks and only after I get an email and follow instructions. What the hell is wrong with these companies as they get bigger!! Why scholars endorse this pillaging norm! I delete the app but can’t delete the membership.
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The Best

The world would be a different place if this was the education more people received.
Sharing a link would be a great addition, especially if you could clip a short preview to share!

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You incomptents logged me out and now I can't log back in even after resetting my password.

Fantastic content terrible app

That is pretty much it. Great courses indeed. I have listened to/watched dozens and loved them. Selection and presentation is biased towards anglosphere, which however is to be expected, so no big complaint. The main issue is the app, which has a myriad of issues, from not opening sometimes to only playing video (not just audio) when not connected to wifi; a fairly odd but persistent issue. Since the app has been bad for years improvement seems unlikely. So if you are curious, love great content and are patient this app is for you.
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Reported Bugs

8 issues

Login screen freezes

Bug

Incompatible with older devices

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Audio goes out of sync with video

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App constantly logs users out

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Downloading content doesn't work offline

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Playback issues when switching between audio and video

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Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming playback

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Poor navigation and course tracking

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Requested Features

8 requests

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

Feature

Dark mode option

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Advanced analytics dashboard

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Allow audio-only downloads

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Ability to download an entire course in one go

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Ability to browse other content while playing a lecture

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Note-taking during content and live closed captioning

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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.