Learning in your pocket: How you can use the Teachable mobile apps

Hey everyone! Let's talk about something that's quietly revolutionizing how people learn on Teachable, our mobile apps.

Whether your students are on iOS or Android (yes, Android is now fully supported!), the Teachable mobile apps are becoming the secret weapon for creators who want higher engagement and students who need learning to actually fit into their real lives.

And with our recent launches (offline mode for Android and a new download manager for iOS) the mobile experience just got significantly better.

The mobile learning revolution

Here's something fascinating we've been observing: the way people learn is fundamentally different when they have mobile access to their courses. And by different, I mean better.

Creators: Watch your numbers soar

If you've been looking for ways to boost your course completion rates and keep students engaged, I've got great news: getting your students onto the Teachable mobile app might be the easiest win you'll find.

The data we're seeing is honestly pretty remarkable. Students who use our mobile apps show significantly higher engagement and course completion rates compared to those who only learn on desktop.

Why? Because mobile learning eliminates the biggest barrier to completion: finding time.

When your course only lives on someone's laptop, learning happens when they can carve out dedicated, sit-down-at-a-desk time. That's competing with work, family obligations, household chores, and about a million other things.

But when your course is in their pocket? Everything changes.

Your students can squeeze in a lesson during their morning commute. Watch a video while the kids are at soccer practice. Review materials during their lunch break. Listen to content while they're doing the dishes or going for a walk.

Suddenly, your content isn't competing with their schedule, it's part of their schedule.

The result? Mobile learners come back to content multiple times per week, building real momentum and habit around their learning. They're not waiting for the stars to align for a two-hour study session. They're making progress every single day, in whatever small windows of time they have.

And here's what that means for you: students who finish courses leave better reviews, buy more courses, and become your biggest advocates. Completion isn't just a vanity metric, it's the foundation of a thriving, sustainable creator business.

How to showcase mobile learning benefits to your students

When you're promoting your course, here's how you can frame the mobile learning experience to resonate with your students' real lives:

"Learn on your schedule, not ours."

Your students aren't waiting around for the perfect two-hour block to dive into your course. They're juggling work, family, side projects, and trying to find time for themselves somewhere in between.

Here's how you can help them see mobile learning as the solution:

Emphasize that your course is available on both iOS and Android, which means learning happens on their terms. Not when their calendar miraculously clears. Not when they're finally home at their desk. Whenever a moment opens up.

Help them recognize their "hidden" learning time:

• That commute on public transit? Perfect for a quick lesson.
• Waiting for an appointment? Ideal for reviewing course materials.
• The 20 minutes before the kids get home? Just enough for meaningful progress.

The key message: they don't need to wait for the perfect moment because those don't exist. But lots of small, imperfect moments? Those are everywhere, and they add up fast.

Make it feel sustainable, not like homework.

Help your students understand that learning from their couch, a coffee shop, or anywhere they feel comfortable isn't just convenient—it's more sustainable. When education fits naturally into the rhythm of their day instead of requiring them to carve out dedicated "study time," they're far more likely to stick with it and actually complete your course.

Frame mobile access as what makes the difference between a course they bought and a course they finished.

What's new: Offline mode and better downloads

Here's where things get even better. We just rolled out some major improvements that make mobile learning more reliable and flexible than ever.

For Android users: Not only is our app officially live on Google Play, but offline mode is now available too. Now your students can download their course content and learn without an internet connection your progress will sync up the next time you do have service. On a plane, in a remote area, during your commute through spotty coverage, it doesn't matter. Your learning goes wherever you go, connectivity optional.

For iOS users: We've implemented a completely new download manager that makes the offline experience smoother and more intuitive. Managing your downloaded content is now easier than ever, giving you better control over what you have available offline.

These aren't just nice-to-have features, they're game-changers for anyone who's ever tried to learn on the go and been frustrated by buffering, data limits, or dead zones. Now those barriers are gone.

Both platforms, all the possibilities

Whether your students are Team iPhone or Team Android, they're covered. Our mobile apps work beautifully on both platforms, bringing the full Teachable learning experience to every device, with or without Wi-Fi.

This means no one's left out. No more "I'll check it out when I get home" or "Sorry, I can't access that on my phone." Your entire community can learn the way that works best for them.

What's coming next

We're not stopping here. Every update is focused on one thing: helping more people learn more effectively. We're listening to feedback from both students and creators, and our roadmap is full of features designed to make mobile learning even more seamless and engaging.

Stay tuned—there's more good stuff on the way.

The bottom line

Teachable mobile apps aren't just a convenient extra, they're becoming the primary way many students engage with courses. And that's a beautiful thing.

As a creator, think of this as your engagement and completion boost. Encourage your students to download the app. Remind them they can learn on the go, even offline. Make it easy for them to build learning into their daily routine, and watch what happens to your numbers.

Your classroom just got a whole lot bigger and a whole lot more portable.

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Have the Teachable Android app? We'd love to hear how it's changed your learning (or teaching) experience. Don't have it yet? Download it today on iOS or Android and see what we're talking about.