# Skillshare vs Imprint

The clearest difference is monetization model: Skillshare at freemium against Imprint's subscription. Skillshare also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (62% vs 38%). Imprint's advantage is chart position (#8 vs #146). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skillshare sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month and Imprint sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Imprint. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 56K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Skillshare's written reviews are positive against 38% of Imprint's.

Skillshare ships an update every 10 days, Imprint every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skillshare | Imprint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skillshare-creativity-classes/id916819843/reviews) | [4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imprint-visual-micro-learning/id1482780647/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25K | **56K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 38.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #146 | **#8** |
| Size | 64 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Skillshare, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916819842) | [Polywise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437286958) |

## What reviewers say

### Skillshare

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

**Currently charting:** #146 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


### Imprint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imprint-visual-micro-learning/id1482780647)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Education, #104 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers bite-sized visual learning sessions on a wide range of topics, from psychology to finance. Master complex concepts quickly with elegant visuals and retain knowledge through daily quizzes. Save and review key insights in sessions lasting two minutes or less.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized visual learning, Master essential topics, Understand complex concepts, Daily retention quizzes, Save and review insights, Short learning sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Imprint premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Discount yearly (7 day trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Discounted yearly (no trial) | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $74.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription (Discount) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient learning
- 👍 Visually engaging
- 💡 Bite-sized content
- 🚀 Quick to use
- 👍 Great for visual learners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy performance
- 🔒 Lack of transparency on pricing
- 💰 Limited content for high price
- 🚫 Paywall restricts access

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Inconsistent load times
- Syncing problems between devices
- Unfinished or incomplete courses

**Requested features**

- Sync progress across devices
- Dark mode option
- More diverse content topics
- Ability to download content offline
- Better organization of saved content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skillshare free?

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

### Is Imprint free?

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

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

Skillshare and Imprint are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 25K and 56K ratings respectively.

### Do Skillshare or Imprint have ads?

Imprint shows ads; Skillshare does not.

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

Skillshare ships an update every 10 days, and Imprint every 6 days. Most recently, Skillshare was updated on September 30, 2026 and Imprint on September 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Skillshare or Imprint?

Skillshare currently peaks at #146 in the App Store charts, and Imprint at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*