Comparison

MasterClass vs ADICONF

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

Head to head
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

About

ADICONF

This app serves as a digital companion for the oldest and largest industry event focused on distilling. It facilitates networking, learning, and fun for thousands of professionals attending the annual conference.

Highlights
  • Networking opportunities
  • Educational content
  • Event information
  • Industry insights
  • Professional development
Features
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The American Distilling Institute Annual Conference & Expo is the oldest, largest and most educational industry event. Join thousands of your peers every year in the Spring for networking, fun and learning.

Screenshots

MasterClass4 screens
ADICONF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ADICONF at none against MasterClass's 6. ADICONF also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). MasterClass's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 36 months) and ratings volume (123K vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. MasterClass sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $119.99 per year. ADICONF asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MasterClass against 5.0 for ADICONF. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterClass has 123K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MasterClass ships an update every 3 weeks, ADICONF every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MasterClass versus ADICONF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterClassADICONF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (123K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings123K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 36 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#35 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB12 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMasterClassMobile Town Guide

Customer experience

MasterClass

All ratings122,861 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews773 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral16.4%
Negative54.7%

ADICONF

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

ADICONF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

ADICONF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MasterClass free?
MasterClass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ADICONF free?
ADICONF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MasterClass or ADICONF?
ADICONF is rated higher. MasterClass averages 4.9 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while ADICONF averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MasterClass or ADICONF have ads?
Neither MasterClass nor ADICONF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MasterClass or ADICONF?
MasterClass ships an update every 3 weeks, and ADICONF every 36 months. Most recently, MasterClass was updated on October 3, 2026 and ADICONF on September 30, 2026.

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