Comparison

Frame Data V (FDV) vs Pocket Guide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Frame Data V (FDV)

This app provides comprehensive and accurate frame data for Street Fighter V. It displays all necessary information in a single view, including damage, stun, cancel properties, and special move frames. The app is designed for speed and ease of use, with a clean interface and support for both English and Japanese.

Highlights
  • Accurate SFV frame data
  • All move details in one view
  • Damage and stun information
  • Move cancel properties
  • Invincibility/airborne/armor frames
  • V-Trigger cancel data
  • English and Japanese language support
Features
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Frame Data V is the cleanest, fastest and most accurate frame data companion app for Street Fighter V. ​FDV is now available in Japanese! Tap the flag icon to change between English and Japanese. You only need to do this once, because your settings are saved for next time! My mission with FDV is to provide a lightning fast experience by giving you all the data you need in one view. No click-throughs, just one tap to see a character’s frame data, including the damage and stun every move does, move cancel properties of all moves, and extra information like invincibility/airborne/armor frames and V-Trigger cancel frame (dis)advantages. Scrolling is possible both horizontally and vertically! All new original art by Bgflegz made specifically for FDV! A minimalistic yet detailed approach with beautiful uniform front-facing art. For more beautiful art by Bgflegz, visit https://bgflegz.deviantart.com. Follow @FrameDataV on Twitter and Facebook for updates, tech and Fun Frame Facts! In my efforts to provide the most seamless and error-free experience, I make use of the latest technologies and security features in iOS app development. That’s why FDV supports iOS 9.0 and above. Please note that all devices with iOS 8 support also support iOS 9. One last thing: FDV will ALWAYS be free, and will NEVER have ads.

About

Pocket Guide

This app provides a comprehensive and customizable guide for Mortal Kombat 1. Access all character moves, combos, Fatalities, and Brutalities. Create and save your own custom combos with an interactive creator.

Highlights
  • All character moves, combos, and finishers
  • Custom combo creator
  • Brutality instructions
  • Character notes section
  • Customizable button layouts
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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The MK1 Pocket Guide is the fastest and most customizable Mortal Kombat 1 guide available. Keep this app handy to learn every move, combo, and Fatality, study how perform every Brutality, then create and store your own Kustom Kombos! --------------------------------- OVERVIEW --------------------------------- - Completely ad-free - NO ADS anywhere! - All Fatalities , Brutalities, special moves, finishers, basic and combo attacks for all characters and Kameos (including DLC characters as they are released) - Special Move Highlights for a quick glance, and Detail for full info - All Brutality requirements (note: must be unlocked through Character Mastery first) - Kustom Kombo creator - Automatically remembers the last Kameo you chose for each character - Customizable button layouts (PS, Xbox, numbers, etc) - Always-on screen for at-a-glance viewing - Notes section for each character - Switch sides (facing right or left) - Character lore (tap portrait for info) This unofficial companion app is an interactive and customizable reference guide for the video game Mortal Kombat 1 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (mobile game excluded). In the middle of a fight but forgot how to do your character's finishing move? Don't have time to pause and look at the moves list because you're playing online? Want to store your awesome combos? Keep this app handy for a quick glance during and between rounds! Now you'll have fast, easy access to every character's Special Moves, Kombos, Fatalities, and Brutalities, including the unlockable and downloadable characters. Create and store your own custom combos with the Kreate-A-Kombo feature. Or use the Notes section for each character for tips and progress. --------------------------------- KUSTOM KOMBO KREATOR --------------------------------- Enter and save your own Kustom Kombos! After practicing to figure out how to chain together special moves and combos to make even longer, more devastating combos, you can use the interactive and fully editable Kreate-A-Kombo (including copy/paste) feature to save them for later. --------------------------------- BRUTALITIES --------------------------------- Instructions on how to perform every Brutality (NOTE: must be unlocked via Character Mastery) --------------------------------- CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS --------------------------------- Choose your button layout - Options include Universal (front punch, back punch, front kick, back kick, etc), PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC button layouts, as well as numbered (1, 2, 3, 4) for the purists. There is also a P2 option to switch between facing right or left. --------------------------------- CHARACTER NOTES --------------------------------- Each character has their own Notes section. Track your progress, write down new combo ideas, or save a quick tip about an awesome move you saw someone use online. --------------------------------- NO INTERNET REQUIRED --------------------------------- All info in this app is contained and stored directly on your iDevice. This app is coded in pure, native iOS, which means FAST access to the moves whenever and wherever you need them. This app is for Mortal Kombat 1 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Mobile game excluded. --------------------------------- SUGGESTIONS --------------------------------- If you find a mistake or have a suggestion for improvement, please let me know! Follow me @ddustinn on Twitter. And if you like the app, please leave a rating! :) --------------------------------- DISCLAIMER --------------------------------- Names, images, and information in this application are used with knowledge of Warner Bros. Intellectual Property department. MORTAL KOMBAT 1 Software © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., developed by NetherRealm Studios. This app is not licensed by, endorsed by, or associated with Warner Bros., NetherRealm Studios, or the makers of Mortal Kombat 1.

Screenshots

Frame Data V (FDV)4 screens
Pocket Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Frame Data V (FDV) at Free against Pocket Guide's $0.99. Frame Data V (FDV) also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Pocket Guide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Frame Data V (FDV) is free to download; Pocket Guide costs $0.99 up front. Frame Data V (FDV) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pocket Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Frame Data V (FDV) holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Frame Data V (FDV)'s written reviews are positive against 53% of Pocket Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frame Data V (FDV) ships an update every 11 days, Pocket Guide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Frame Data V (FDV) versus Pocket Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrame Data V (FDV)Pocket Guide
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.1 (26 ratings) — better3.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better52.6% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB34 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDana SamiDDustiNN

Customer experience

Frame Data V (FDV)

All ratings26 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral11.5%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative7.5%

Pocket Guide

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral26.3%
Negative21.1%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Frame Data V (FDV)

One-time10
  • FDV Donation Tier 06$5.99
  • FDV Donation Tier 11$9.99
  • FDV Donation Tier 13$11.99
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  • FDV Donation Tier 14$12.99
  • FDV Donation Tier 15$13.99
  • FDV Donation Tier 16$17.99
  • FDV Donation Tier 17$22.99
  • FDV Donation Tier 18$26.99
  • FDV Donation Tier 19$35.99
  • FDV Donation Tier 20$44.99
None

Pocket Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frame Data V (FDV) free?
Frame Data V (FDV) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Guide free?
Pocket Guide costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Frame Data V (FDV) or Pocket Guide?
Frame Data V (FDV) is rated higher. Frame Data V (FDV) averages 4.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Pocket Guide averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Frame Data V (FDV) or Pocket Guide have ads?
Neither Frame Data V (FDV) nor Pocket Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frame Data V (FDV) or Pocket Guide?
Frame Data V (FDV) ships an update every 11 days, and Pocket Guide every 3 weeks. Most recently, Frame Data V (FDV) was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pocket Guide on October 27, 2026.

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