# Skillshare vs Self

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Skillshare at 62% against Self's 0%. Skillshare also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Self's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skillshare sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Self asks for nothing beyond the download.

Skillshare holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skillshare has 25K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Self's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skillshare | Self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skillshare-creativity-classes/id916819843/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-discipline-master-class/id6705130146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 64 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skillshare, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916819842) | [MOHAMMAD H JAFARI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747282850) |

## 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


### Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-discipline-master-class/id6705130146)

This app offers 24 text-based lessons to help you build lifelong self-discipline habits. Learn to avoid common mistakes, stay motivated with quotes, and achieve personal or professional success.

**Highlights:** 24 detailed lessons, Build lifelong discipline habits, Avoid common mistakes, Inspirational quotes, Personal growth focus, Professional success focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skillshare free?

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

### Is Self free?

Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Skillshare is rated higher. Skillshare averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Self averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Skillshare or Self have ads?

Self shows ads; Skillshare does not.

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