# Skillshare vs LinkedIn Learning

Skillshare and LinkedIn Learning both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Skillshare's written reviews are positive against 40% of LinkedIn Learning's. Skillshare also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). LinkedIn Learning's advantage is chart position (#158 vs unranked) and ratings volume (78K vs 25K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skillshare sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month and LinkedIn Learning sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 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 — 4.8 for Skillshare against 4.8 for LinkedIn Learning. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 78K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Skillshare's written reviews are positive against 40% of LinkedIn Learning's.

Skillshare ships an update every 10 days, LinkedIn Learning every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skillshare | LinkedIn Learning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skillshare-creativity-classes/id916819843/reviews) | [4.8 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkedin-learning/id1084807225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25K | **78K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 39.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#158** |
| Size | 64 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Skillshare, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916819842) | [LinkedIn Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/288429043) |

## What reviewers say

### Skillshare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skillshare-creativity-classes/id916819843)

Access thousands of online courses taught by industry professionals to develop your creative skills. Learn drawing, animation, design, photography, and more at your own pace. Offers free classes and a premium subscription for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Thousands of online creative courses, Professionally led lessons, Offline viewing, Progress syncing across devices, Mini viewer for multitasking, Free classes available

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $18.99 | per month |
| Skillshare Monthly Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $31.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $31.99 | per month |
| Skillshare Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Skillshare Annual Membership | $167.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Membership | $169.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Membership | $169.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent variety of creative classes
- 🤓 High-quality instruction from industry professionals
- 🕰 Flexible learning at your own pace
- 💡 Inspiring and motivating content
- 📚 Broad range of topics covered

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lacking search and organization features in the app
- 🖥 Limited functionality compared to the website
- 🔌 Offline viewing issues and inconsistencies
- 🤖 Buggy and unstable app performance
- 🔒 Questionable billing and cancellation practices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Video playback issues and syncing problems
- Inconsistent user interface and navigation
- Inability to access class resources and materials
- Account management and cancellation difficulties

**Requested features**

- Ability to sort and organize saved classes
- Offline class downloads and viewing
- Seamless integration between app and website
- More advanced search and filtering options
- Picture-in-picture mode for multitasking


### LinkedIn Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkedin-learning/id1084807225)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Access a vast library of online courses taught by industry experts to develop in-demand business, tech, and creative skills. Get personalized recommendations and learn on your own schedule with flexible video and audio options. Earn certificates to enhance your professional profile.

**Highlights:** Learn from industry experts, Personalized content recommendations, New courses added weekly, Online and offline learning options, Earn professional certificates, Add certificates to LinkedIn profile, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LinkedIn Learning Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| LinkedIn Learning Subscription with Free Trial | $29.99 | per month |
| Learning Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Learning Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Career | $39.99 | per month |
| Learning Monthly Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Learning Monthly Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium Career Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Learning Premium Subscription | $239.99 | per year |
| Learning Yearly Subscription | $239.99 | per year |
| LinkedIn Learning Subscription with Free Trial | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great learning content
- 👍 Flexible learning experience
- 💡 Ability to add courses to LinkedIn profile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🔒 Lack of security features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Outdated and buggy app

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to login or access content
- Courses disappearing from progress
- Video playback issues on certain devices
- Inconsistent user interface across platforms

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Option to adjust video quality
- Improved offline mode functionality
- Better course organization and progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skillshare free?

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

### Is LinkedIn Learning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Skillshare or LinkedIn Learning?

Skillshare and LinkedIn Learning are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 25K and 78K ratings respectively.

### Do Skillshare or LinkedIn Learning have ads?

Neither Skillshare nor LinkedIn Learning shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skillshare or LinkedIn Learning?

Skillshare ships an update every 10 days, and LinkedIn Learning every 3 weeks. Most recently, Skillshare was updated on September 24, 2026 and LinkedIn Learning on September 24, 2026.

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