# VG vs J

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | VG | J |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (504 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vg/id381071021/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **504** | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Schibsted Media AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/437196484) | [Ko Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887960101) |

## What reviewers say

### VG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vg/id381071021)

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.

**Highlights:** Mobile-optimized news display, Customizable news alerts, Tip submission with media upload, Daily weather forecasts, Access to VG+ content

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VG+ Uke | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| VG+ Måned | $10.99 | per month |


### J

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-times/id6761513732)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VG free?

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

### Is J free?

J is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do VG or J have ads?

VG shows ads; J does not.

### Which is updated more often, VG or J?

VG ships an update every 10 days, and J fortnightly. Most recently, VG was updated on November 1, 2026 and J on November 5, 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.*