# Skillshare vs STEEZY

The clearest difference is monetization model: Skillshare at freemium against STEEZY's subscription. Skillshare also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 38%) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skillshare sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month and STEEZY sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.7 for STEEZY. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Skillshare's written reviews are positive against 38% of STEEZY's.

Skillshare ships an update every 10 days, STEEZY every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skillshare | STEEZY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skillshare-creativity-classes/id916819843/reviews)** | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steezy-learn-how-to-dance/id1296001664/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 37.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Skillshare, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916819842) | [STEEZY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296001663) |

## What reviewers say

### Skillshare

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

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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


### STEEZY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steezy-learn-how-to-dance/id1296001664)

Learn to dance step-by-step with professional instructors. Access a vast library of classes, adjust tempo, loop moves, and view from multiple angles. Master various dance styles at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step dance instruction, Adjustable tempo and looping, Multiple camera angles, 1000+ classes in various styles, Guided programs, Cast to TV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| STEEZY Standard Yearly Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Steezy Yearly Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Sub (deprecated) | $149.99 | per year |
| Yearly Sub (deprecated) | $179.99 | per year |
| Yearly Sub (deprecated) | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning new dance styles
- 👍 Comprehensive and structured lessons
- 👍 Flexible learning with adjustable speed and views
- 👍 Affordable subscription compared to in-person classes
- 👍 Convenient for those without access to dance studios

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Casting/mirroring issues to TV
- 🐛 Navigation and UI can be confusing
- 🐛 Inconsistent video quality and playback
- 💰 Expensive yearly subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not loading or getting stuck
- Inability to resume classes from where left off
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing/rewinding videos
- Rotation issues on tablets and phones
- Subscription/payment problems

**Requested features**

- Add monthly subscription option
- Improve app stability and performance
- Implement better TV/casting support
- Enhance search and navigation features
- Introduce more dance styles beyond just hip-hop


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skillshare free?

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

### Is STEEZY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Skillshare or STEEZY?

Skillshare is rated higher. Skillshare averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while STEEZY averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do Skillshare or STEEZY have ads?

Neither Skillshare nor STEEZY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skillshare or STEEZY?

Skillshare ships an update every 10 days, and STEEZY every 3 weeks. Most recently, Skillshare was updated on October 23, 2026 and STEEZY on October 23, 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.*