# The Great Courses

> Stream educational videos and audio content led by engaging experts!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tgc.greatcoursesplus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tgc.greatcoursesplus)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tgc.greatcoursesplus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Teaching Company
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 1,029,403
- **Rating:** 3.53 / 5 (3,885 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-18
- **First published:** 2015-08-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tgc.greatcoursesplus)
- **Website:** [https://www.thegreatcourses.com/](https://www.thegreatcourses.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wondrium.com/privacy](https://www.wondrium.com/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #67,322 — Overall
- #67 — Education (Gross)
- #13 — course

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.tgc.greatcoursesplus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

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.

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