# LinkedIn Learning vs Degreed

The clearest difference is rating: LinkedIn Learning at 4.8 against Degreed's 3.6. LinkedIn Learning also leads on ratings volume (78K vs 7) and review sentiment (40% vs 20%). Degreed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LinkedIn Learning sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Degreed asks for nothing beyond the download.

LinkedIn Learning holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LinkedIn Learning has 78K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of LinkedIn Learning's written reviews are positive against 20% of Degreed's.

LinkedIn Learning ships an update every 3 weeks, Degreed every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LinkedIn Learning | Degreed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkedin-learning/id1084807225/reviews)** | [3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/degreed/id1086998254/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **39.5% of reviews** | 19.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LinkedIn Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/288429043) | [Degreed Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086998253) |

## What reviewers say

### LinkedIn Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkedin-learning/id1084807225)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Access a vast library of online courses taught by industry experts to develop in-demand business, tech, and creative skills. Get personalized recommendations and learn on your own schedule with flexible video and audio options. Earn certificates to enhance your professional profile.

**Highlights:** Learn from industry experts, Personalized content recommendations, New courses added weekly, Online and offline learning options, Earn professional certificates, Add certificates to LinkedIn profile, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LinkedIn Learning Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| LinkedIn Learning Subscription with Free Trial | $29.99 | per month |
| Learning Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Learning Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Career | $39.99 | per month |
| Learning Monthly Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Learning Monthly Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium Career Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Learning Premium Subscription | $239.99 | per year |
| Learning Yearly Subscription | $239.99 | per year |
| LinkedIn Learning Subscription with Free Trial | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great learning content
- 👍 Flexible learning experience
- 💡 Ability to add courses to LinkedIn profile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🔒 Lack of security features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Outdated and buggy app

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to login or access content
- Courses disappearing from progress
- Video playback issues on certain devices
- Inconsistent user interface across platforms

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Option to adjust video quality
- Improved offline mode functionality
- Better course organization and progress tracking


### Degreed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/degreed/id1086998254)

This app helps you make learning a daily habit by capturing all your professional and informal learning experiences. It provides access to millions of resources, allowing you to find, track, and measure your learning progress from anywhere. You can also personalize your learning content and share your progress with others.

**Highlights:** Capture all learning experiences, Access millions of resources, Track and measure learning progress, Personalized learning content, Save content for later, Share learning with network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Excellent learning content aggregation
- 📱 Convenient mobile learning access
- 🎯 Good UI and design
- ✅ Helpful for tracking learning progress
- 🔗 Great integration with web version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ❌ App fails to open or launch
- 🔐 SSO login issues and authentication problems
- 📱 No landscape mode support on iPad
- 🎬 Video playback failures

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch with Degreed logo screen
- App fails to open on iPhone 14 and iPhone 13
- SSO authentication loop - redirects back to login
- Login page doesn't refresh after authentication
- Videos fail to load with server communication errors

**Requested features**

- Landscape orientation support for iPad
- Background audio playback for videos
- Video playback in landscape mode on mobile
- Search functionality in app
- Ability to add learning to profile within app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LinkedIn Learning free?

LinkedIn Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Degreed free?

Degreed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LinkedIn Learning or Degreed?

LinkedIn Learning is rated higher. LinkedIn Learning averages 4.8 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Degreed averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do LinkedIn Learning or Degreed have ads?

Neither LinkedIn Learning nor Degreed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LinkedIn Learning or Degreed?

LinkedIn Learning ships an update every 3 weeks, and Degreed every 4 weeks. Most recently, LinkedIn Learning was updated on October 16, 2026 and Degreed on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*