MasterClass vs Hotel Mindset
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Hotel Mindset
Access exclusive content from the DYFM podcast, including science facts, workout videos, guided meditations, sleep stories, and soundscapes. This app enhances the podcast listening experience with a variety of educational and wellness resources.
- Science and Brain facts
- Pilates, resistance workouts, stretch videos
- Meditations and Pep talks
- Sleep stories
- Soundscapes
- DYFM podcast membership extension
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For users of the DYFM podcast membership. This app includes a range of extra content for listeners to access as an extension of the DYFM podcast, including: - Science and Brain facts - Pilates, resistance workouts and stretch videos - Meditations and Pep talks - Sleep stories - Soundscapes EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Hotel Mindset at free with in-app purchases against MasterClass's subscription. Hotel Mindset also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). MasterClass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. MasterClass sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $119.99 per year and Hotel Mindset sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MasterClass against 5.0 for Hotel Mindset. 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.
MasterClass ships an update every 3 weeks, Hotel Mindset every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MasterClass | Hotel Mindset |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (123K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 123K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #21 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MasterClass | Mindset Recreation Club Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
MasterClass
Hotel Mindset
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
Hotel Mindset
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MasterClass
- 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
Hotel Mindset
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$19.001 Month
- Annual Membership7 Days trial$149.991 Year









