Level Up: 12 Apps to Master Any Skill in 2026

If you’ve ever looked at a skill and told yourself, “I’d like to learn that someday,” 2026 is a great time to get started. Apps that teach you a new skill have gotten a lot smarter over the last couple of years, thanks to better on-device intelligence, more interactive lessons, and better ways to study on any device.

You no longer have to commit to a full course load or sit through hour-long lectures; you can level up in coding, languages, design, music, fitness, and more in the same time it takes to scroll social media.

Of course, you need the right app for the job. Luckily, with so many options on the App Store, it’s never been easier to find one that will actually help you learn something new.

Whether you’re looking to build an investment portfolio, get a certification, play an instrument, hold a conversation, run your first 5K, or finally set up a productivity system that you actually use, there’s an app for that. Read on for our 12 favorite apps to help you learn a new skill in 2026.