# MasterClass vs *Solstice

MasterClass and *Solstice both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of *Solstice's written reviews are positive against 29% of MasterClass's. *Solstice also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). MasterClass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (123K vs 4). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MasterClass against 5.0 for *Solstice. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterClass has 123K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of MasterClass's written reviews are positive against 100% of *Solstice's.

MasterClass ships an update every 3 weeks, *Solstice every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MasterClass | *Solstice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterclass-online-classes/id1273867416/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solstice/id6745344030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MasterClass](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273867415) | [Scout & Pilot LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811860648) |

## What reviewers say

### MasterClass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterclass-online-classes/id1273867416)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MasterClass Individual | $119.99 | per year |
| Duo (Free Upgrade) | $179.99 | per year |
| All-Access Pass upgrade | $179.99 | per year |
| MasterClass Duo | $179.99 | per year |
| Family (Free Upgrade) | $239.99 | per year |
| MasterClass Family | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### *Solstice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solstice/id6745344030)

This app simplifies ear seeding, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice for wellness. It provides personalized, science-backed placement charts and clear instructions to help users achieve relaxation, energy balance, and more.

**Highlights:** Personalized ear seed placement charts, Science-backed wellness guidance, Step-by-step application instructions, Information on ear point benefits, Seamless ear seed purchasing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MasterClass free?

MasterClass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is *Solstice free?

*Solstice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MasterClass or *Solstice?

*Solstice is rated higher. MasterClass averages 4.9 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while *Solstice averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do MasterClass or *Solstice have ads?

*Solstice shows ads; MasterClass does not.

### Which is updated more often, MasterClass or *Solstice?

MasterClass ships an update every 3 weeks, and *Solstice every 2 days. Most recently, MasterClass was updated on October 14, 2026 and *Solstice on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*