# Virtual Pro Gaming vs Soccer Empire

The clearest difference is rating: Soccer Empire at 4.8 against Virtual Pro Gaming's 2.0. Soccer Empire also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 8). Virtual Pro Gaming's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Pro Gaming sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Soccer Empire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Soccer Empire holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soccer Empire has 2.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Virtual Pro Gaming's written reviews are positive against 50% of Soccer Empire's.

Virtual Pro Gaming ships an update monthly, Soccer Empire every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Pro Gaming | Soccer Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-pro-gaming/id1477998568/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-empire/id6449205872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 51 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual Pro Gaming, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477998567) | [CYBERJOY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602455961) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Pro Gaming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-pro-gaming/id1477998568)

Compete in 11v11 EAFC Clubs esports competitions. Create an account, join or form a team, and manage your virtual footballers in global tournaments. Rank up your profile and climb leaderboards to elevate your gaming experience.

**Highlights:** 11v11 EAFC Clubs competitions, Team registration and management, Free agent posting, Global tournament participation, Profile ranking and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VPG Premium \| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| VPG Premium \| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Soccer Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-empire/id6449205872)

Build and manage your own soccer academy to train young athletes. Develop their skills through specialized programs, hire professional staff, and compete in tournaments to scout and produce top talent for clubs worldwide. Your goal is to create a thriving soccer empire.

**Highlights:** Enroll youth trainees, Build and update facilities, Hire coaches and managers, Launch specialized training, Participate in tournaments, Produce talent for clubs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Access Control Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pass Special Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Players Cheer Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| CEO Gift Pack SaleOff | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🚀 No internet connection required
- 🚀 Minimal ads
- 👍 Fun and realistic soccer simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Heavily monetized with in-app purchases
- 🐛 Progression locked behind loot boxes
- 🐛 Matchmaking issues and inability to win tournaments
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Access control issues preventing players from progressing
- Inability to move back to previous locations to upgrade earnings
- Inconsistent player queue behavior

**Requested features**

- Add a fast-forward button for matches
- Improve progression system and reduce grind
- Implement a way to restore purchases and progress across devices
- Add more content and updates to keep the game fresh


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Pro Gaming free?

Virtual Pro Gaming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Soccer Empire free?

Soccer Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Pro Gaming or Soccer Empire?

Soccer Empire is rated higher. Virtual Pro Gaming averages 2.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Soccer Empire averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Virtual Pro Gaming or Soccer Empire have ads?

Soccer Empire shows ads; Virtual Pro Gaming does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Pro Gaming or Soccer Empire?

Virtual Pro Gaming ships an update monthly, and Soccer Empire every 4 weeks. Most recently, Virtual Pro Gaming was updated on November 11, 2026 and Soccer Empire on November 12, 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.*