# Mindvalley vs MasterClass

Mindvalley and MasterClass both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Mindvalley's written reviews are positive against 29% of MasterClass's. Mindvalley also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). MasterClass's advantage is ratings volume (123K vs 7.1K) and chart position (#27 vs #92). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mindvalley sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and MasterClass sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $119.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mindvalley against 4.9 for MasterClass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterClass has 123K ratings behind it against 7.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Mindvalley's written reviews are positive against 29% of MasterClass's.

Mindvalley ships an update weekly, MasterClass every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindvalley | MasterClass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindvalley-self-improvement/id1108786610/reviews) | **[4.9 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterclass-online-classes/id1273867416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K | **123K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 28.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #92 | **#27** |
| Size | 916 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mindvalley Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741902676) | [MasterClass](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273867415) |

## What reviewers say

### Mindvalley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindvalley-self-improvement/id1108786610)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Access over 100 self-improvement courses and guided meditations from world-renowned experts. Master mindset, manifest dreams, and achieve personal transformation through science-backed methods and ancient wisdom. Connect with a global community and utilize AI-powered growth pathways.

**Highlights:** 100+ transformation programs, Guided meditation sessions, Expert coaching from top professionals, AI-powered personalized growth pathways, Global community for support, Mindset mastery and healing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mindvalley Membership | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Mindvalley Membership | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Mindvalley Membership | $49.00 | per month |
| Mindvalley Membership | $49.00 | per month |
| Mindvalley Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Mindvalley Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Mindvalley Membership | $59.99 | per month |
| Mindvalley Membership | $99.99 | per month |
| Mindvalley Mentoring Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Mindvalley Membership | $99.99 | per month |
| Mindvalley Membership | $299.99 | per year |
| Mindvalley Membership | $299.99 | per year |
| Mindvalley Membership | $399.00 | per year |
| Mindvalley Membership | $399.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stability & Focus
- 🤗 Life changing
- 🤩 Meaningful Content
- 🧠 Awareness, future self and lots of cool tips
- 👍 Awesome, easy, fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search issues
- 🐛 App freezes
- 🙅‍♀️ Non-existent customer service
- 🐛 Meditations Not Loading
- 🙅‍♀️ No customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to access purchased content
- Syncing issues between devices
- Broken login and onboarding flows

**Requested features**

- Better search functionality
- Offline access to content
- Improved navigation and bookmarking


### MasterClass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterclass-online-classes/id1273867416)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Learn new skills from world-renowned experts across a vast range of subjects. Access thousands of bite-sized lessons on professional development, creative arts, wellness, and more. Watch on any device, with offline options available.

**Highlights:** Learn from world-renowned experts, Vast range of premium courses, Thousands of bite-sized lessons, Accessible on multiple devices, Offline learning options, New content added regularly

**Features:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MasterClass Individual | $119.99 | per year |
| Duo (Free Upgrade) | $179.99 | per year |
| All-Access Pass upgrade | $179.99 | per year |
| MasterClass Duo | $179.99 | per year |
| Family (Free Upgrade) | $239.99 | per year |
| MasterClass Family | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content from experts
- 🤩 Inspiring and educational
- 👍 High-quality production
- 💡 Diverse range of topics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔌 Unreliable offline support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Downloaded content disappears
- Playback issues and random pauses
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to download more content offline
- Progress tracking and resume functionality
- Filtering and sorting options
- Transcript search and note-taking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindvalley free?

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

### Is MasterClass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mindvalley or MasterClass?

MasterClass is rated higher. Mindvalley averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while MasterClass averages 4.9 from 123K ratings.

### Do Mindvalley or MasterClass have ads?

Neither Mindvalley nor MasterClass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mindvalley or MasterClass?

Mindvalley ships an update weekly, and MasterClass every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mindvalley was updated on September 25, 2026 and MasterClass on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mindvalley or MasterClass?

Mindvalley currently peaks at #92 in the App Store charts, and MasterClass at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*