# BBC Maestro: Online Courses

> Over 1,000+ Digestible Lessons

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1631849210](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1631849210)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1631849210`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BBC Maestro
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (979 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.12.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2023-12-11
- **Size:** 92 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bbc-maestro-online-courses/id1631849210)
- **Website:** [https://www.bbcmaestro.com/](https://www.bbcmaestro.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bbcmaestro.com/privacy](https://www.bbcmaestro.com/privacy)

## Description

Let the greatest be your teacher. BBC Maestro offers expert-led online courses across writing, business, wellness, cooking, film & TV, theatre, art & design, music and home & lifestyle. With 1,000+ digestible lessons across 45+ courses and comprehensive course notes, you can start turning ideas into reality—whether you’re writing a novel, launching a business, or pursuing personal growth.

Features include bite-sized video lessons you can watch on mobile, tablet or TV (AirPlay/Chromecast), offline viewing, and an audio-only option to learn on the go. Each course comes with illustrated notes to deepen understanding and practical exercises.

## Rankings

- #54,373 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise BBC Maestro’s content quality, strong instructors, and polished presentation, with user appreciation for features like listening while the screen is locked. However, multiple users report persistent app issues—membership loading bug on launch, video-sync problems, and a spinner overlay—undermining reliability. Navigation and discovery are repeatedly criticized: it’s hard to browse courses, and the interface lacks clear organization. Some mention limited course variety, suggesting catalog breadth and navigation improvements could unlock the platform’s potential while preserving the praised content.

### Pros

- High-quality content with strong instructors
- Well-produced, professional format that is engaging
- Easy to use with the ability to listen while the screen is locked
- Inspiring and educational value with mentors-like guidance from experts

### Cons

- App reliability issues: membership loading bug on startup, last-viewed video syncing problems, and a spinner overlay that blocks playback
- Poor navigation and course discovery: hard to tell what courses are available and lacking clear organization
- Perceived limited variety of courses (breadth) in the catalog

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