# VCE Simulator vs Tommy Emotions

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tommy Emotions at 100% against VCE Simulator's 5%. Tommy Emotions also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.1) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). VCE Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VCE Simulator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month and Tommy Emotions sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tommy Emotions holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VCE Simulator has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of VCE Simulator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tommy Emotions's.

VCE Simulator ships an update every 5 months, Tommy Emotions weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VCE Simulator | Tommy Emotions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vce-simulator/id1459356757/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tommy-emotions/id6769218629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 4.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 30 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tradesol Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454359508) | [Tommy Emotions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896640470) |

## What reviewers say

### VCE Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vce-simulator/id1459356757)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $99.99 | per month |
| 6-Months Subscription | $199.99 | per 6 months |
| 3 Months Subscription | $199.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $299.99 | per year |
| Subscription for 1 Month | $89.99 | one-time |
| Subscription for 3 Months | $119.99 | one-time |
| Subscription for 6 Months | $199.99 | one-time |
| Subscription for 1 Year | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Tommy Emotions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tommy-emotions/id6769218629)

This app helps children develop emotional intelligence through daily check-ins, interactive games, and personalized activities. It features engaging characters and rewards to keep kids motivated, with parent insights to track progress. Designed for ages 4 and up, it offers an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Daily emotional check-ins, Interactive learning activities, Personalized weekly plans, Engaging characters, Gamification and rewards, Parent insights and analytics, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VCE Simulator free?

VCE Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tommy Emotions free?

Tommy Emotions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VCE Simulator or Tommy Emotions?

Tommy Emotions is rated higher. VCE Simulator averages 1.1 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Tommy Emotions averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VCE Simulator or Tommy Emotions have ads?

Neither VCE Simulator nor Tommy Emotions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VCE Simulator or Tommy Emotions?

VCE Simulator ships an update every 5 months, and Tommy Emotions weekly. Most recently, VCE Simulator was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tommy Emotions 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.*