Comparison

Teachable online courses vs MasterClass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Teachable online courses

Access your online courses from any Teachable-powered school on your mobile device. Seamlessly sync your progress across devices and learn new skills or hobbies on the go. Enjoy a free learning experience with over 7 million students.

Highlights
  • Access online courses on mobile
  • Learn new skills and hobbies
  • Sync progress across devices
  • Free to use for enrolled students
  • Carry courses in your pocket
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Discover the freedom of learning on the move with Teachable’s iOS app. Whether you’re looking to master a skill or pick up a new hobby, join over 7 million students who are already learning through Teachable-powered schools. Access Anytime, Anywhere: Carry your online courses in your pocket. Access all your Teachable-powered school content whenever and wherever you are. Automatic Sync Across Devices: Switch between your iPhone app and web browser effortlessly. Your course progress is seamlessly synced, allowing you to pick up right where you left off. Using the Teachable iOS app is completely free. Once you’re enrolled in a course on a Teachable-powered school, you get full access to the content by downloading the app.

About

MasterClass

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
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LEARN FROM THE BEST. BE YOUR BEST. Build crucial skills so you can thrive at work, at home, and beyond. Whether you want to negotiate a raise, write a book, dial in your health, or perfect your baking techniques, our instructors—world-renowned experts, industry leaders, and cultural icons—are here for you. Check out our online courses, and get ready to learn new skills and thrive. A VAST RANGE OF PREMIUM COURSES Choose from classes on professional development, business, wellness, creative skills, food, writing, home & lifestyle, sports & gaming, music, photography, and more—all featuring MasterClass’s cinematic storytelling. 200+ EXPERT INSTRUCTORS. THOUSANDS OF LESSONS. Each class is broken up into bite-size lessons. Quit doomscrolling and binge a whole class—or learn new skills in just 5 to 10 minutes. EDUCATION THAT’S ACCESSIBLE ANYWHERE Watch on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV. For on-the-go learning, switch to audio mode or download select classes to build skills offline. BOOST YOUR CAREER WITH BUSINESS LEADERS Access business training courses taught by top leaders, including Martha Stewart, Mark Cuban, Bob Iger, Rich Paul, Sir Richard Branson, and Anna Wintour. IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS Tap into expert-led educational videos on healing and boosting your gut, brain, and skin, plus courses on everything from menopause to meditation. COOK TO IMPRESS WITH WORLD-CLASS CHEFS Enjoy immersive cooking classes with culinary titans like Gordon Ramsay, Roy Choi, Dominique Crenn, Massimo Bottura, Wolfgang Puck, and Thomas Keller. FINISH YOUR BOOK WITH BESTSELLING WRITERS Break through blocks and get your work out in the world with writing courses from Malcolm Gladwell, Margaret Atwood, James Patterson, Amanda Gorman, David Sedaris, R.L. Stine, and more. LEARN TO BE LEGENDARY FROM ICONIC ARTISTS Hone your creative skills with the likes of Amy Poehler, John Legend, Mindy Kaling, Issa Rae, RuPaul, Steve Martin, Shonda Rhimes, and Helen Mirren. Music lessons and photography courses are also available. LEVEL UP YOUR GAME WITH ALL-STAR ATHLETES Find out how champions like Lewis Hamilton, Serena Williams, Steph Curry, Wayne Gretzky, Tony Hawk, and Simone Biles (plus legendary coaches like Geno Auriemma and Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski) train and win. NEW CONTENT ADDED REGULARLY Extend your online learning journey with new classes, playlists, and even offers to meet with our instructors. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP TERMS The annual membership is an auto-renewing subscription plan. By signing up, you agree to the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and applicable notices below. Your Apple account will be charged the noted amount for the first year and will be charged annually thereafter at the then-current rate unless you cancel before the end of the current period. No refunds for partially unused periods. To cancel or update payment information, go to your App Store Subscriptions. See our Privacy Policy at https://www.masterclass.com/privacy See our Terms of Service at https://www.masterclass.com/terms CA Privacy Notice: https://www.masterclass.com/privacy/states#california For CA residents: Do Not Sell My Info: https://www.masterclass.com/privacy/states#do-not-sell

Screenshots

Teachable online courses4 screens
MasterClass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Teachable online courses at none against MasterClass's 6. MasterClass's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (123K vs 9.4K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MasterClass sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $119.99 per year. Teachable online courses asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MasterClass holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterClass has 123K ratings behind it against 9.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Teachable online courses's written reviews are positive against 29% of MasterClass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Teachable online courses ships an update fortnightly, MasterClass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Teachable online courses versus MasterClass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeachable online coursesMasterClass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9.4K ratings)4.9 (123K ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews28.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.4K123K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#38 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB128 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTeachableMasterClass

Customer experience

Teachable online courses

All ratings9,366 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews726 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral10.1%
Negative67.8%

MasterClass

All ratings122,875 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews778 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral16.3%
Negative54.9%

User reviews

Teachable online courses

From 9.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth interface
  • 🔒 Secure login
  • 👍 Consolidated course access
  • 🚀 Offline video downloads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent video playback
  • 👎 Lack of iPad support
  • 👎 Missing key features (bookmarks, speed controls)

MasterClass

From 123K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Teachable online courses

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Courses not syncing between app and website
  • Videos not loading or playing properly
  • Inability to log in with valid credentials

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add iPad native app
  • Implement video playback controls (rewind, speed)
  • Allow bookmarking progress in videos
  • Improve offline mode reliability

MasterClass

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Teachable online courses

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

MasterClass

Subscriptions6
  • MasterClass Individual$119.991 Year
  • Duo (Free Upgrade)$179.991 Year
  • All-Access Pass upgrade1 Year trial$179.991 Year
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  • MasterClass Duo$179.991 Year
  • Family (Free Upgrade)$239.991 Year
  • MasterClass Family$239.991 Year

Questions

Is Teachable online courses free?
Teachable online courses is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MasterClass free?
MasterClass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Teachable online courses or MasterClass?
MasterClass is rated higher. Teachable online courses averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while MasterClass averages 4.9 from 123K ratings.
Do Teachable online courses or MasterClass have ads?
Neither Teachable online courses nor MasterClass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teachable online courses or MasterClass?
Teachable online courses ships an update fortnightly, and MasterClass every 3 weeks. Most recently, Teachable online courses was updated on October 25, 2026 and MasterClass on October 27, 2026.

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