# VGC Helper vs Supermajor

The clearest difference is monetization model: VGC Helper at free with in-app purchases against Supermajor's subscription. VGC Helper also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (567 vs 53). Supermajor's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VGC Helper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Supermajor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for VGC Helper against 4.8 for Supermajor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VGC Helper has 567 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of VGC Helper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Supermajor's.

VGC Helper ships an update every 3 weeks, Supermajor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VGC Helper | Supermajor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (567 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vgc-helper/id1598784937/reviews)** | [4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supermajor/id6473599079/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **567** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 66 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Rommel Estropia](https://appshunter.io/developer/995957792) | [Supermajor Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694903641) |

## What reviewers say

### VGC Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vgc-helper/id1598784937)

This app assists players in building competitive teams for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Ranked Battles. It offers tools for damage calculation, speed ranking, and live battle assistance, along with comprehensive team management and Poképaste integration.

**Highlights:** Team Builder, Damage Calculator, Speed Ranking Calculator, Battle Assistant, Poképaste Support, Team Management, Pokémon/Move/Ability/Item Search

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip a Sandwich | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip 5 Sandwiches | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip 10 Sandwiches | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and easy-to-use interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
- 💡 Integrated damage calculator and speed checker
- 📱 Works offline without internet connection
- ✨ No ads or intrusive monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Dull color palette and minimal art style
- ⏱️ Lack of regular updates (last update April 2024)
- 📦 Missing data for recent game regulations
- 🐛 Level selection locked at level 50
- ⚙️ EV input system wastes 4 EVs per Pokémon

**Reported bugs**

- Tatsugiri only learns 4 moves (Draco Meteor, Helping Hand, Muddy Water, Celebrate)
- Level select for team building non-functional
- Team reorganization causes duplicate teams and override issues
- Overridden teams become uneditable until menu exit
- Missing Pokémon data for certain species (e.g., Emboar)

**Requested features**

- Shiny Pokémon option/toggle
- Pokémon Box for storing specific builds
- Save individual Pokémon builds across teams
- Ability to set exact EV values
- Level selection beyond level 50


### Supermajor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supermajor/id6473599079)

Stay updated on competitive fighting game results and player performance. Follow your favorite players, track their event attendance, and browse live tournament brackets with detailed stats. Offers advanced features through a monthly subscription.

**Highlights:** Follow favorite players, Interactive event timeline, Live tournament bracket browsing, Detailed player stats, Head-to-head matchups, Upset thread integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VGC Helper free?

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

### Is Supermajor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VGC Helper or Supermajor?

VGC Helper is rated higher. VGC Helper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 567 ratings, while Supermajor averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.

### Do VGC Helper or Supermajor have ads?

Neither VGC Helper nor Supermajor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VGC Helper or Supermajor?

VGC Helper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Supermajor every 2 months. Most recently, VGC Helper was updated on October 24, 2026 and Supermajor on October 21, 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.*