# Skillshare: Online Classes App

> Learn photography, learn how to draw, how to sketch and other creative skills

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.skillshare.Skillshare](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.skillshare.Skillshare)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.skillshare.Skillshare`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Skillshare, Inc
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 4,786,350
- **Rating:** 4.09 / 5 (58,623 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4.81
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2015-05-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skillshare.Skillshare)
- **Website:** [http://www.skillshare.com](http://www.skillshare.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.skillshare.com/ss/privacy](http://www.skillshare.com/ss/privacy)

## Description

Skillshare is a leading online learning app dedicated to creativity. With thousands of professionally led classes, you can explore skills like drawing, animation, creative writing, photography, graphic design, and arts and crafts. Its extensive range lets you learn essential tools such as Procreate, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other industry-standard software. Whether you want to start a hobby or pursue a creative career, Skillshare provides lessons for all levels.

The app supports seamless learning across devices, offline viewing, and multitasking with a mini viewer, making education flexible and accessible. New users can access hundreds of free classes and start a 30-day trial of Skillshare Premium for unlimited access and offline downloads. Skillshare is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their artistry, creativity, or digital skills through guided professional instruction in an easy-to-use mobile app.

## Rankings

- #24,936 — Overall
- #151 — Education (Gross)
- #5 — skill
- #12 — class
- #15 — course

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.skillshare.Skillshare.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Skillshare for quality, diverse classes, an easy-to-use interface, and its effectiveness for learning new skills. Major recurring complaints concern billing (unexpected renewals and poor refund handling), account access locks (including free-trial cancellations and VPN-related blocks), and occasional login or app-launch failures.

### Pros

- High-quality, varied classes and lessons for learning new skills
- Easy to use with a clean UI (good tablet experience reported)
- Helps replace mindless browsing — motivating and effective for learning, including language study

### Cons

- Billing and subscription problems: unexpected renewals, no reminder, and strict/no-refund policy
- Account access issues: accounts being locked (including during free trials) and problems when using VPN or suspected account sharing
- Login and app stability problems: users unable to sign in or the app not opening after download

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.skillshare.Skillshare)