Comparison

MasterClass vs Win at Work

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

Win at Work

Access expert-led video courses and curated content to accelerate your career growth. Track your progress, gain insights, and level up your professional skills with this comprehensive platform.

Highlights
  • Expert video courses
  • Progress tracking
  • Daily career tips
  • Curated podcast episodes
  • Career strategy newsletter
Features
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Win at Work is your all-in-one career growth platform by OVD Lab. Access expert-led video courses on leadership, negotiation, and professional development. Track your progress, earn completions, and level up your career. Features: • Expert video courses on career advancement • Track your learning progress across devices • Daily tips and career insights • Curated podcast episodes • Newsletter with the latest career strategies Built for ambitious professionals who want to accelerate their career growth.

Screenshots

MasterClass4 screens
Win at Work4 screens

Verdict

The call

MasterClass and Win at Work both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Win at Work's written reviews are positive against 29% of MasterClass's. Win at Work also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). MasterClass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (123K vs 2). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. Win at Work 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 Win at Work. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MasterClass has 123K ratings behind it against 2, 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 Win at Work's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MasterClass ships an update every 3 weeks, Win at Work every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
MasterClass versus Win at Work: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterClassWin at Work
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (123K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings123K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#35 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB10 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMasterClassYASAR AFTAB AHMAD

Customer experience

MasterClass

All ratings122,861 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews772 reviews
Positive28.9%
Neutral16.3%
Negative54.8%

Win at Work

Written reviews1 reviews
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

Win at Work

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

Win at Work

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MasterClass free?
MasterClass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Win at Work free?
Win at Work is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MasterClass or Win at Work?
Win at Work is rated higher. MasterClass averages 4.9 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while Win at Work averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MasterClass or Win at Work have ads?
Win at Work shows ads; MasterClass does not.
Which is updated more often, MasterClass or Win at Work?
MasterClass ships an update every 3 weeks, and Win at Work every 2 months. Most recently, MasterClass was updated on October 2, 2026 and Win at Work on September 30, 2026.

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