The Great Courses

Name: The Great Courses
Rating: 3.5336134 (3868 reviews)
Author: The Teaching Company

By: The Teaching Company App

Stream educational videos and audio content led by engaging experts!

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

1,025,837 ▲ 321

Data as of 2026-07-27

Rating:

3.53 +3

(3,868)

Version:

8.0.9

Last updated: 2026-07-21

Features & Capabilities

The Great Courses offers a premier platform for online courses with a vast library of educational videos taught by world-renowned professors across history, science, philosophy, literature, health, travel, and professional development.

With online and offline access, flexible subscriptions, a free trial, and seamless sign-in, you can learn anytime, anywhere—at your own pace, on any device, for one low price.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education

By:

The Teaching Company

Downloads:

1,025,837 321

Rating:

3.53

(3,868) 3 new ratings

Version:

8.0.9 Last updated: 2026-07-21

Version code:

604

Creation date:

2015-08-02

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk

Size:

72.10MB

Email:

co*****@thegreatcourses.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-27

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 66,275 ▼ 119

Other rankings

#73 in Education (Gross) ▲ 2

Other platforms

The Great Courses (v8.0.9)

4.80

(17,172)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

The Teaching Company

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tgc.greatcoursesplus

Email:

co*****@thegreatcourses.com

Website:

https://www.thegreatcourses.com/

Publisher Change History

2026-02-11: co*****@thegreatcoursesplus.com to co*****@thegreatcourses.com

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User Reviews

Reviewers consistently praise the high-quality, broad course content, but the Android app is plagued by stability and usability problems. Frequent crashes, unresponsive UI, and a broken home screen hinder use. Download management and offline access are poor, with hidden storage and SD-card limitations. Billing friction (auto-renew charges, pop-ups) and sign-in issues add to frustration. Missing platform features (Android Auto/Android TV) and occasional access problems for purchased content further detract from the overall experience despite strong content.

Pros

High-quality, extensive course content with excellent instructors.
Broad catalog with diverse topics and strong learning value.
Some users report reliable video playback and the ability to track progress.
Content is considered better or more worthwhile than typical streaming services (e.g., Netflix/Prime Video).

Cons

App instability and poor UX: frequent crashes, unresponsive UI, and nonfunctional home screen.
Offline/download issues: downloads stored in hidden folders, difficult to delete, and problems with managing content (including SD-card limitations).
Billing and subscription frustrations: auto-renew charges after cancellation, persistent membership prompts, and opaque pricing.
Missing platform features: lack of Android Auto support, no Android TV app, and sign-in/login/process issues.
Access problems for purchased content and history: some purchased lectures inaccessible or not remembered across sessions.

Recent reviews

I've had a great experience with this app - a central place for all my courses. I can download what I need and have had no problem with streaming. It's easy to navigate and use.

Al*****, 2026-07-07

fantastic content, they fixed the playback speed adjustment which was my biggest complaint. I love that I can fine tune the playback speed by small increments now. most playback adjustments go by 25%. The only other major feature I'm looking for is a tap to go full screen. right now I have to set my phone to auto rotate, rotate the screen, then disable auto rotate again to keep it that way, and it only lasts until you go back to the menu. 100% worth the minor irritations for the content.