# Skillshare vs Model Academy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Model Academy at 100% against Skillshare's 62%. Model Academy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Skillshare's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skillshare sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month and Model Academy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Model Academy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skillshare has 25K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Skillshare's written reviews are positive against 100% of Model Academy's.

Skillshare ships an update every 10 days, Model Academy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skillshare | Model Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skillshare-creativity-classes/id916819843/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-academy/id1660189941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skillshare, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916819842) | [Mandy Lieveld](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660189943) |

## What reviewers say

### Skillshare

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

**Currently charting:** #140 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


### Model Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-academy/id1660189941)

Learn the essentials of modeling from a professional coach with experience training top industry figures. Access unique content, track your progress, and connect with a community to help you advance your modeling career or get scouted.

**Highlights:** Professional modeling coaching, Unique learning content, Progress tracking, Offline content sync, Community access, Scouting opportunities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $29.00 | per month |
| Subscription | $49.00 | per month |
| Subscription | $99.00 | per month |
| Free 7 days | $99.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skillshare free?

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

### Is Model Academy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Skillshare or Model Academy?

Model Academy is rated higher. Skillshare averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Model Academy averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Skillshare or Model Academy have ads?

Model Academy shows ads; Skillshare does not.

### Which is updated more often, Skillshare or Model Academy?

Skillshare ships an update every 10 days, and Model Academy every 3 months. Most recently, Skillshare was updated on September 30, 2026 and Model Academy on June 1, 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.*