VG vs J
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VG
Stay informed with the latest news and updates. Access the mobile-optimized front page and subpages, subscribe to push notifications for various categories, and easily submit tips with photos and text. Get daily weather forecasts.
- Mobile-optimized news display
- Customizable news alerts
- Tip submission with media upload
- Daily weather forecasts
- Access to VG+ content
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Hold deg oppdatert - les siste nytt med denne appen! Funksjoner: - Visning av VGs mobiltilpassede forside og undersider - Abonnér på nyhetsvarsler innenfor kategoriene nyheter, sport, rampelys, VG+, Godt og flere - Enkel tilgang til VGs tipstjeneste, med funksjon for å laste opp tekst og bilde. - Dagens vær presentert fra Pent.no Brukervilkår: https://www.vg.no/informasjon/brukervilkar Personvern: https://info.privacy.schibsted.com/no/schibsted-norge-personvernerklaering/
J
Access a multimedia platform sharing Japanese culture through articles, podcasts, and videos. Enjoy features like background audio playback, offline caching, and dual-language support for a comprehensive cultural exploration.
- Articles on Japanese culture, lifestyle, and tech
- Background podcast playback with speed control
- Video content with bookmarking
- Offline caching for articles and media
- Dual-language support (Japanese/English)
- Dark mode and Apple Sign-In
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J-Times brings Japanese culture to the world — articles, podcasts, and videos in one app. ■ Read Daily stories on tradition, food, art, and everyday life in Japan. A clean editorial layout with dark mode. Furigana and romaji overlays help if you're learning Japanese. ■ Listen Podcasts organized by series. Background playback, lock-screen controls, sleep timer, and playback speed. ■ Watch Short videos and series. Swipe vertically to keep going. ■ Your Library Likes, bookmarks, and history sync across devices. Build playlists and download episodes for offline listening. ■ More • Switch between English and Japanese • Voice search • Push notifications for new content • Sign in with Apple or Google (all content is available without signing in) • iPhone, iPad, and Mac Japan, in your language.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: J at 100% against VG's 63%. J also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. VG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. J asks for nothing beyond the download.
VG ships an update every 10 days, J fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VG | J |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (504 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 504 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | Schibsted Media AS | Ko Takahashi |
Customer experience
VG
J
In-app purchases
VG
- VG+ Uke$5.997 Days
- VG+ Måned$10.991 Month
J
No in-app purchases









