Comparison

Mentorist vs MasterClass On Call

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

Head to head
About

Mentorist

This AI-powered personal mentor transforms knowledge into action by providing daily, actionable steps based on insights from over 1,000 self-improvement books. It offers personalized guidance, gentle accountability, and ready-made growth paths to help users overcome procrastination and achieve their goals.

Highlights
  • Personal AI mentor chat
  • Daily actionable steps
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Ready-made growth paths
  • Gentle accountability tracking
  • Text and audio learning
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Mentorist is an AI mentor that turns the best books on leadership and personal growth into one practical step you can take today. You've read the books. You've highlighted the good parts. And on Monday morning you walk into the same meeting the same way as last week. Mentorist closes the gap between knowing and doing. HOW IT WORKS • Start with a one-minute conversation. Tell your mentor whether you lead people, what's weighing on you right now and how much time you have on a normal day. • Get one step for today. Your mentor picks a concrete action from a named book, explains why it fits your situation and keeps it small enough for a busy day. • Ask about your real situation. A difficult 1:1, feedback you keep putting off, a new team, a decision you're stuck on. Your mentor answers with ideas from the books and tells you where each one comes from. • Your mentor keeps your context. Your goals, the tone you prefer and the notes you write on insights shape every answer, so you don't start from zero each time. WHAT'S INSIDE • An AI mentor you can talk to any time, grounded in 700+ books • A daily step matched to your goal, from authors like James Clear, Brené Brown, Simon Sinek, Kim Scott and Cal Newport • Curated collections such as First 90 Days as a Manager, Delegation and Feedback, Deep Focus and Calm the Noise • Every insight in text and audio: read at lunch, listen on your commute • Notes on any insight, which your mentor takes into account • Light and dark mode ESPECIALLY USEFUL IF YOU LEAD PEOPLE New managers, team leads and founders get steps for 1:1s, feedback, delegation and difficult conversations. Not leading a team? Mentorist works just as well for focus, habits, confidence and career growth. NOT ANOTHER SUMMARY APP Summary apps help you read faster. Mentorist assumes the problem isn't too little knowledge but too little action. You get one thing to do, not fifteen more minutes to read. WHAT USERS SAY "I have been looking for an app like this for ages! I'm an avid reader and implementer of business management books and this app has digested everything for me and put it into an actionable format. I have only been using the app for 10 days, but I am already noticing a shift in mindset and daily practices." – DCBKK2017, Business Manager JOIN 1.3 MILLION PEOPLE WHO ACT ON WHAT THEY READ Rated 4.5 on the App Store, with over 2.6 million steps completed. Your mentor is ready whenever you are. SUBSCRIPTION Some features require a Mentorist subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.mentorist.app/termsandconditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mentorist.app/termsandconditions/#privacy License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Ideas or questions? Write to support@mentorist.app. We read every message.

About

MasterClass On Call

Practice high-stakes conversations with AI-powered roleplays and instant feedback. Build confidence and refine your communication skills in a private, judgment-free environment. Get personalized coaching from experts to improve your delivery and clarity.

Highlights
  • AI-powered roleplay scenarios
  • Real-time feedback and coaching
  • Customizable AI conversation partners
  • Private and judgment-free practice
  • Skill building for negotiations and conflict resolution
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MasterClass On Call Practice, prepare, and perform when it matters most. On Call helps you get ready for high-stakes conversations with real-time roleplays, instant feedback, and coaching powered by the AI of the world’s best. Talk or text anytime, on your terms and without judgment. Build skills and confidence through practice, not pressure. One rep at a time. Key features Practice real-world conversations Roleplay important conversations with custom AI partners tailored to your real-life situations, from negotiations to giving feedback and resolving conflict. Improve with real-time feedback Get instant, actionable feedback after every roleplay. Sharpen your delivery and clarity with insights designed to help you grow with every rep. AI coaching from the world’s best Get personalized coaching from AI built in partnership with world-class experts like Chris Voss and Mark Cuban. Reflect, debrief, and grow with coaching grounded in lived experience, not surface-level advice. Conversations that feel natural On Call listens like a trusted peer and challenges you when it counts. Whether you want a quick gut check or a deep dive, it’s a supportive place to think out loud and refine your approach. Private and judgment-free Practice tough conversations without fear of judgment or pressure — a low-stakes space where you can try, stumble, refine, and build real confidence at your own pace. Subscription required: Roleplaying and coaching from the AI of the world's best is only available with a subscription. Subscription details, including pricing and terms, are displayed within the app or website. Download now and take your personal and professional growth to the next level. See our Privacy Policy at https://privacy.masterclass.com/policies See our Terms of Service at https://www.masterclass.com/terms CA Privacy Notice: https://privacy.masterclass.com/policies#california For CA residents: Do Not Sell My Info: https://privacy.masterclass.com/policies#do-not-sell

Screenshots

Mentorist4 screens
MasterClass On Call4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MasterClass On Call at none against Mentorist's shown. MasterClass On Call also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Mentorist's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Mentorist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MasterClass On Call sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mentorist holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mentorist has 300 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Mentorist's written reviews are positive against 50% of MasterClass On Call's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mentorist ships an update monthly, MasterClass On Call every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mentorist versus MasterClass On Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMentoristMasterClass On Call
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (300 ratings) — better4.1 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings300 — better31
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB58 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTaulabMasterClass

Customer experience

Mentorist

All ratings300 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative25.0%

MasterClass On Call

All ratings31 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative22.6%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative45.0%

Bugs and requests

Mentorist

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Highlight function not working
  • Daily focus reminders not consistent

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to adjust audio playback speed
  • Option to categorize books by topic
  • Improved syncing across devices
  • More customization options for reading experience
  • Faster addition of new book content

MasterClass On Call

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mentorist

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Access$9.991 Month
  • Mentorist Platinum7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Mentorist Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Month
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  • Pro Subscription7 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Annual Platinum7 Days trial$97.991 Year
  • Mentorist Pro7 Days trial$189.001 Year
One-time4
  • Mentorist Lifetime$14.99
  • Mentorist Lifetime$59.99
  • Mentorist Lifetime$99.99
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  • Platinum Lifetime$299.99
4 purchases

MasterClass On Call

Subscriptions4
  • All Access Monthly Plan$10.001 Month
  • Monthly Plan$15.001 Month
  • All Access Yearly Plan$84.001 Year
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  • Yearly Plan$90.001 Year

Questions

Is Mentorist free?
Mentorist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MasterClass On Call free?
MasterClass On Call is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mentorist or MasterClass On Call?
Mentorist is rated higher. Mentorist averages 4.5 out of 5 from 300 ratings, while MasterClass On Call averages 4.1 from 31 ratings.
Do Mentorist or MasterClass On Call have ads?
Mentorist shows ads; MasterClass On Call does not.
Which is updated more often, Mentorist or MasterClass On Call?
Mentorist ships an update monthly, and MasterClass On Call every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mentorist was updated on November 2, 2026 and MasterClass On Call on October 30, 2026.

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