# SuperEffective vs VGC Stats

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SuperEffective at none against VGC Stats's 4. SuperEffective also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). VGC Stats's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 20 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VGC Stats sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SuperEffective asks for nothing beyond the download.

SuperEffective holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SuperEffective has 211 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of SuperEffective's written reviews are positive against 100% of VGC Stats's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SuperEffective ships an update every 20 months, VGC Stats every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SuperEffective | VGC Stats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supereffective/id1187401076/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vgc-stats/id6686406395/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **211** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 21 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dan Isacson](https://appshunter.io/developer/922179776) | [Feng Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768627823) |

## What reviewers say

### SuperEffective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supereffective/id1187401076)

Calculate type matchups for Pokémon, considering both offensive and defensive advantages. This tool aims to assist trainers in strategizing for battles and becoming the best.

**Highlights:** Type matchup calculation, Attack type effectiveness, Defense type resistance, Battle strategy aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### VGC Stats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vgc-stats/id6686406395)

This app provides comprehensive battle statistics for competitive video game players. Access data from multiple sources, including rental teams, to research and prepare for battles more effectively. Visualize stat spreads and EV allocations to understand common builds and optimize your own teams.

**Highlights:** VGC battle statistics lookup, Data from multiple competitive sources, Rental team data access, Detailed Pokémon stats (usage, abilities, moves), Clear stat spread and EV visualization, Team synergy rankings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Support Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Support Plan | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Support Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Buy the Developer a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SuperEffective free?

SuperEffective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VGC Stats free?

VGC Stats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SuperEffective or VGC Stats?

SuperEffective is rated higher. SuperEffective averages 4.7 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while VGC Stats averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do SuperEffective or VGC Stats have ads?

VGC Stats shows ads; SuperEffective does not.

### Which is updated more often, SuperEffective or VGC Stats?

SuperEffective ships an update every 20 months, and VGC Stats every 10 days. Most recently, SuperEffective was updated on October 24, 2026 and VGC Stats on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*