Comparison

MasterClass vs NEAM

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

NEAM

Enhance your museum visit with augmented reality experiences, including scavenger hunts and guided tours. Explore aviation history and innovations from home, and stay updated on exhibits and events through push notifications.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality scavenger hunt
  • AR docent video tours
  • AR NEAM at home docent tour
  • Push notifications for exhibits and events
  • Share museum content
Features
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Having the NEAM app can really take your museum experience to new heights with augmented reality, videos and other content. The app has features that work outside the museum, too, so you can share some of the things you’ve seen with others. The app currently features augmented reality simulations that bring the story and world-changing innovations of Charles Kaman, one of the world’s most successful aeronautic engineers, to life: – Augmented reality scavenger hunt – Augmented reality docent video tours – Augmented reality NEAM at home docent video – Push notifications on current and coming exhibits and events NEAM at home: – Experience an augmented reality docent tour at home, and never miss the news when we hold an event or introduce a new exhibit. Credits: The NEAM app was conceived, written, designed and produced by QUAST MEDIA LLC for the New England Air Museum with funds provided by The Kaman Foundation, Inc. AR development consultation and production support provided by ARSOME Technology Group, LLC. ©2020 The New England Air Museum | Quast Media LLC

Screenshots

MasterClass4 screens
NEAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NEAM at none against MasterClass's 6. NEAM also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). MasterClass's advantage is ratings volume (123K vs 1) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). 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. NEAM 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 NEAM. 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, NEAM every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MasterClass versus NEAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterClassNEAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (123K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings123K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#28 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB486 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMasterClassARSOME Technology Group, LLC

Customer experience

MasterClass

All ratings122,875 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews780 reviews
Positive28.7%
Neutral16.3%
Negative55.0%

NEAM

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

NEAM

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

NEAM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MasterClass free?
MasterClass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NEAM free?
NEAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MasterClass or NEAM?
NEAM is rated higher. MasterClass averages 4.9 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while NEAM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MasterClass or NEAM have ads?
Neither MasterClass nor NEAM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MasterClass or NEAM?
MasterClass ships an update every 3 weeks, and NEAM every 9 days. Most recently, MasterClass was updated on November 1, 2026 and NEAM on October 24, 2026.

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