Comparison

Pony Education LIVE vs MTMasterclass

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

Head to head
About

Pony Education LIVE

Access high-quality live and on-demand hairdresser education from industry elites. Learn classic and modern cutting and styling techniques through detailed demos and tutorials. Connect with a community of stylists and educators.

Highlights
  • Live workshops with interactive chat
  • On-demand video tutorials
  • Community forum for stylists
  • Multi-angle demonstrations
  • Technique-focused learning
Features
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Pony Education LIVE offers high quality multi-angle live and on-demand hairdresser education by distinguished educators of our industry’s elite. Our aim is to inspire and empower with wisdom and clear articulation of classic and modern cutting and styling techniques, from anywhere with an internet connection! Students will gain CONFIDENCE in our craft. Our thorough live demos and high quality full-length tutorials aim to bridge the gap between current skillset and mastery. With Pony Education LIVE, you can expect: -Live access to workshops where you can participate via chat as world class educators work on live models from our education center. You can now access world class education from your living room! -At least two new on-demand full-length video tutorials per month, grouped by cut, educator, head shape, hair texture, and more. Have confidence no matter the clientele. -Access to our forum, which will house a community of engaged, inspired hairdressers and our educators! Come with a question and leave with a full exploration. Pony Education teaches hairstylists how to look at the individual client and give something beautiful and interesting and suited to them and teaches the techniques to get there rather than teaching paint by number haircuts and putting them on heads.” — JAYNE MATTHEWS, OWNER, EDO SALON “It’s finally something that helps us! Not a cookie cutter technique of one thing! They are offering a variety of creative classes with a cool yet realistic twist!” — JANIE NAFFZ, OWNER, ARGONAUTA (AUBURN, CA) “Take the best educators who freelance because they truly love to teach, add to an intimate setting where you are free to ask as many questions as you like, see inspiration and demonstrations that open your creative eye and get your hands in the hair that day on carefully curated live models. What more do you need?” — ADRIENNE, DEEDA SALON (SACRAMENTO) “I would highly recommend Pony. I liked that it was somewhat intimate so asking questions was comfortable all around and the visual aspect was great at all angles. The instructor made sure we understood conceptually and visually. The class/course was well organized, so no lost time on the trivial stuff. I walked away wanting more!” — MAXIE, RINGOLEVIO SALON & SPA (SF) “If you are filling like you have holes in your skills or feeling stuck in same old thing. This is for you. Even if you think you can’t learn anything new you will.” — MARK, MAVERIQUE STYLE HOUSE “Great education offered for veterans in the business to inspire and rejouvinate creative minds!!” — JODI NINOMIYA, DEKKO SALON To access all features and content you can subscribe to Pony.Live Hair Education on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.ponyeducation.live/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.ponyeducation.live/privacy

About

MTMasterclass

This app provides hairdressers with a portable professional bootcamp for advanced cutting techniques. Access instructional videos, step-by-step tutorials, and interactive feedback to refine skills and build confidence. Join a community of professionals and elevate your hairdressing expertise.

Highlights
  • Instructional videos
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Interactive feedback
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline sync
  • Supportive community
Features
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Hello fellow, hairdressers! Introducing the hair cutting education app you've been waiting for. It's time to take your expertise to new heights. With our app, you'll have a professional Bootcamp right in your pocket. No more limitations or missed opportunities. We've already connected with passionate hairdressers from all over, like South Africa, who couldn't join our in-person MasterClass. Now, they're thriving, and so can you Learn at your own pace, during breaks, or even on your daily commute. The choice is yours. It's time to make every moment count. Our app offers instructional videos, step-by-step tutorials, and interactive feedback. You'll refine your cutting techniques with precision and gain confidence in no time. Invest in yourself and embrace the future of hair cutting. Join our supportive community of hairdressers and don’t miss out on this transformative opportunity Download our app, carry a world-class Bootcamp in your pocket, and become the best hairdresser you can be. The future of hairdressing education is here. INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of MTMasterclass is free of charge. Should you use MTMasterclass to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card after the trial period ends and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Pony Education LIVE3 screens
MTMasterclass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: MTMasterclass at free with in-app purchases against Pony Education LIVE's subscription. Pony Education LIVE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pony Education LIVE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and MTMasterclass sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pony Education LIVE ships an update every 5 weeks, MTMasterclass every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pony Education LIVE versus MTMasterclass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPony Education LIVEMTMasterclass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPony SalonMJT Salons Ltd

Customer experience

Pony Education LIVE

All ratings38 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive96.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative0.0%

MTMasterclass

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pony Education LIVE

Subscriptions4
  • Pony.Live Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Monthly (App)3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Pony.Live Subscription7 Days trial$299.991 Year
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  • Annual (App)3 Days trial$299.991 Year
5 purchases

MTMasterclass

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$179.991 Year
One-time1
  • BLACK FRIDAY YEARLY £49$49.00

Questions

Is Pony Education LIVE free?
Pony Education LIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MTMasterclass free?
MTMasterclass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pony Education LIVE or MTMasterclass have ads?
MTMasterclass shows ads; Pony Education LIVE does not.
Which is updated more often, Pony Education LIVE or MTMasterclass?
Pony Education LIVE ships an update every 5 weeks, and MTMasterclass every 9 months. Most recently, Pony Education LIVE was updated on October 21, 2026 and MTMasterclass on October 11, 2026.

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