Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Train Simple

Life-long learning for creatives

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Train Simple launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Skillshare for iOS▲146

   Learn just about anything.

   2014 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Skillshare for Mobile▲93

   A learning community for creators with 1000+ online classes

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Brainscape 2.0▲101

   Smart flashcards to learn anything 2x faster

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Month to Master▲288

   Learn anything in 30 days, with the help of an AI coach

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Primer▲258

   No-nonsense, jargon-free marketing lessons (by Google)

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Pocket Programming▲94

   Learn to code with your smartphone

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Pocket Explore▲351

   A human curated version of the web

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Xcode for Designers▲288

   Learn how to create native iOS apps in 5 days

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Over 3▲160

   The essential app for mobile creativity & design

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Coach.me▲221

    Instant coaching for any goal

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Mastery▲94

    Track the time you spend developing your skills

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Beginning iOS Programming▲102

    A new book from AppCoda, learn to build an app from scratch.

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    LetsVenture▲207

    Discover & invest in startups

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Talentoday▲131

    Discover what makes you unique.

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    App Making▲114

    A Step-By-Step Guide To Crafting Successful Apps

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Grid▲175

    Build & organize your creative ideas with friends

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Elevate 2.0▲122

    Cognitive training for real-world skills

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    The Full Stack iOS 9 School▲99

    From design to development in 3 months

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    MoveRite▲147

    Weight training for beginners 🏋

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    ABC, Talk with Me!▲80

    New learning experience: from digital to tangible!

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Brainyoo▲71

    Easy cross-platform learning with flashcards.

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Teachery▲124

    Create and sell beautiful online courses in minutes

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Classroom for mobile▲75

    Google’s education tool for mobile devices

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Mobile Design Course▲112

    8 practical lessons to make you better at mobile design

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →