Comparison

Frontend Masters vs VCE Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Frontend Masters

Learn essential JavaScript and front-end development skills with over 100 web development courses. Download videos for offline viewing and access new content as it's released. Progress syncs across devices, ensuring you never lose your place.

Highlights
  • 100+ web development courses
  • Offline video downloads
  • Access to entire course catalog
  • New courses released regularly
  • Cross-device progress sync
Features
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Master the most important JavaScript and front-end development skills like React, Node.js, Vue, Functional JavaScript, CSS Grid, Flexbox, and more — with 100+ fresh web development courses on Frontend Masters! This iOS App features: - Save videos to your device! Watch on-the-go, on or offline (on the plane, or a train, or in space) - Access to our entire course catalog and new courses as they’re released. - Never lose where you’ve left off — progress syncs online and offline! Subscription Options: • Unlimited - full access for $39.99 per month or $399.99 per year. Cancel anytime. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the prices quoted above. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Service: https://frontendmasters.com/company/terms/ Privacy policy: https://frontendmasters.com/company/privacy/ For issues, the iOS issues repo is now public! https://github.com/FrontendMasters/ios-issues For customer support, email us at support@frontendmasters.com

About

VCE Simulator

Prepare for certification exams on your iOS device. This app allows you to take practice tests from .vce files, simulating the actual exam environment. Unlock unlimited access to all exam questions with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Take tests from .vce files
  • Simulates exam environment
  • Access exams on the go
  • Limited free questions
  • Full version subscription
Features
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This is an iOS version of popular test taking application VCE Exam Simulator. It allows you to take tests from .vce files on the go. Free version of this application allows to open only 5 questions of each exam. Subscribe to a full version to open exams without limitations. Notice: If you are having any problems using our app, please contact us at support@avanset.com. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscriptions: • Titles: Full access to VCE Simulator for 1 months Full access to VCE Simulator for 3 months Full access to VCE Simulator for 6 months Full access to VCE Simulator for 1 year • Length/price of subscription: 1 month – $89.99 3 months – $119.99 6 months – $199.99 1 year – $299.99 • Payment are charged to user's Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions automatically renew unless the user cancels at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's account settings on the App Store Terms and conditions: https://www.avanset.com/terms-and-conditions.html Privacy policy: https://www.avanset.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Frontend Masters4 screens
VCE Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Frontend Masters at 79% against VCE Simulator's 5%. Frontend Masters also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Frontend Masters sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month and VCE Simulator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Frontend Masters holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frontend Masters has 340 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Frontend Masters's written reviews are positive against 5% of VCE Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frontend Masters ships an update every 3 weeks, VCE Simulator every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Frontend Masters versus VCE Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrontend MastersVCE Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (340 ratings) — better1.1 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews — better4.9% of reviews
Number of ratings340 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMJG International, LLCTradesol Group Ltd

Customer experience

Frontend Masters

All ratings340 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative10.9%

VCE Simulator

All ratings29 ratings
Positive3.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.6%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive4.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative93.7%

User reviews

Frontend Masters

From 340 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 High-quality, up-to-date course content
  • 👨‍🏫 Expert instructors with deep knowledge
  • 📱 Smooth, intuitive app interface
  • 🔌 Excellent offline download functionality
  • ⚡ Fast, snappy performance on desktop and app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Video player bugs (pause/play issues)
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Video loading failures requiring app restart
  • 🎨 Outdated UI/UX design
  • 📺 Full-screen video issues on iOS 16+

VCE Simulator

From 29 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Effective exam preparation tool
  • 📱 Mobile accessibility for studying on-the-go
  • 🎯 Comprehensive VCE file support
  • 👍 Helpful customer support (mentioned in few reviews)

Room to improve

  • 💰 Extremely high subscription pricing ($89-$150/month)
  • 📈 Dramatic and repeated price increases over time
  • 🔒 Difficult cancellation process with poor customer service
  • 🚫 Platform-specific subscriptions (separate fees for iOS, Windows, Mac)
  • 🐛 App functionality issues and crashes

Bugs and requests

Frontend Masters

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Pause button mutes audio instead of pausing video (iOS 17)
  • App crashes when clicking on courses
  • Video pause not working on iPad
  • PiP mode zombie defect - video continues playing silently
  • Unable to login on app while website login works
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  • Videos don't load without app restart
  • Full-screen video not working on iOS 16+
  • Progress tracking not updating correctly
  • Offline download progress not indicated
  • Phone lock/unlock breaks video playback
  • Video player audio glitches and dropouts

Requested features

9 requests
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Search functionality in app
  • Dark mode option
  • Video quality settings
  • Keyboard controls for video playback
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  • Course duration display
  • Caption size adjustment
  • Download progress indication
  • Keyboard support for navigation

VCE Simulator

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Network errors during VCE file uploads
  • App freezes and crashes during use
  • Login required every session
  • Hotspot questions showing correct answers prematurely
  • Subscription not recognized after purchase
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  • App unable to load exam files properly
  • Registration validation errors with valid email addresses
  • Support messaging system freezes and becomes unresponsive

Requested features

6 requests
  • Landscape mode support for iPhone
  • Cross-platform subscription compatibility
  • Monthly payment option instead of annual commitment
  • Device synchronization across multiple platforms
  • Customizable question order and settings
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  • Comment/annotation features

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Frontend Masters

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Unlimited$39.991 Month
  • Yearly Unlimited$399.991 Year
8 purchases

VCE Simulator

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Subscription$99.991 Month
  • 6-Months Subscription$199.996 Months
  • 3 Months Subscription$199.993 Months
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  • 1 Year Subscription$299.991 Year
One-time4
  • Subscription for 1 Month$89.99
  • Subscription for 3 Months$119.99
  • Subscription for 6 Months$199.99
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  • Subscription for 1 Year$299.99

Questions

Is Frontend Masters free?
Frontend Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VCE Simulator free?
VCE Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Frontend Masters or VCE Simulator?
Frontend Masters is rated higher. Frontend Masters averages 4.7 out of 5 from 340 ratings, while VCE Simulator averages 1.1 from 29 ratings.
Do Frontend Masters or VCE Simulator have ads?
Neither Frontend Masters nor VCE Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frontend Masters or VCE Simulator?
Frontend Masters ships an update every 3 weeks, and VCE Simulator every 5 months. Most recently, Frontend Masters was updated on September 21, 2026 and VCE Simulator on September 21, 2026.

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