Comparison

Main vs VBCC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Main

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Main - Minimalist Goal Tracker In a world full of noise, endless notifications, and cheap dopamine, we often lose sight of what truly matters. Main is not just another bloated to-do list designed to make you feel anxious; it is a minimalist sanctuary for your absolute priorities. Focus. Progress. Together. It’s time to take back control of your trajectory. The Philosophy of Restraint We believe that true focus requires ruthless prioritization. That is why Main intentionally limits your focus. Free users can track 1 single goal, while Pro members can unlock up to 3 slots. No endless backlogs. No clutter. Just the things that actually matter. Core Features Immersive Card Interface: A beautiful, gesture-driven card stack design with a premium dark aesthetic. Swipe through your goals with zero friction. Zero Distractions: No ads, no social feeds, and no overwhelming features. Main treats you like an actual human being, not a product to be monetized. Home Screen Widgets: Your core focus, always visible. Main seamlessly syncs your active goal to your home screen, keeping you aligned every time you unlock your phone. Visual Progress: Track your completion percentage and log your milestones. Watch your dedication turn into tangible reality. Good luck. Time to focus. Privacy Policy: https://worried-filament-8d8.notion.site/Main-App-Privacy-Suppor-2fe6f81dac1f801c90fdd6e1a610ab35 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VBCC

Transform your iPhone into a voice input peripheral and shortcut dashboard for your Mac. Instantly transcribe speech, send custom texts, and execute complex shortcut combinations directly to your Mac's active window.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice transcription to Mac
  • Customizable macro keypad
  • One-tap sending of text snippets
  • Zero-latency local network connection
  • System-native and cloud ASR support
  • iCloud cross-device sync
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful input controller for your Mac. VBCC brings voice dictation, a remote keyboard, custom shortcuts, and a trackpad together in one app. Whether you're working with AI coding agents, writing documents, or navigating your Mac, VBCC helps you stay in your flow. VOICE INPUT — SPEAK AND SEND Dictate on your iPhone and send recognized text directly to the active input field on your Mac. Use Apple's built-in speech recognition or configure Doubao ASR. Choose your recognition language and audio input device. REMOTE KEYBOARD — CONTROLS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Send navigation and editing keys from your iPhone, including modifier key combinations. With Pro, save frequently used text, prompts, and key combinations as customizable shortcut buttons. Integrate them with Apple Shortcuts and the Action Button on supported iPhones. REMOTE TRACKPAD — PRO Control your Mac's cursor directly from your iPhone: • One-finger cursor movement • Tap to click and double-tap to double-click • Long-press and drag • Two-finger tap for right-click • Two-finger horizontal and vertical scrolling with momentum • Adjustable cursor and scrolling sensitivity THREE HOME LAYOUTS Switch between the Messages layout for dictation and history, the Shortcuts layout for quick actions, and the Trackpad layout for pointer control. Shortcuts and Trackpad layouts require Pro. MESSAGES AND DEVELOPER TOOLS Keep your message history locally, with copy, resend, and Markdown preview support. You can even dictate and save messages while disconnected, then manually resend them when your Mac reconnects. Pro also includes: • Custom speech vocabulary and hotwords • iCloud sync for messages, shortcuts, and settings • Notifications from Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor via Mac Hooks On your Mac, you can optionally configure Ollama or Doubao for text refinement. Model services are configured separately and are not included with VBCC. PRIVATE, SIMPLE, AND DIRECT Connect your iPhone and Mac over a local network or supported P2P/AWDL connection. No VBCC account required. Basic dictation, remote keys, and message history are free. Pro is available as a one-time purchase. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with iOS 26 or later • VBCC Mac companion app, macOS 13 or later • Local Network permission on iPhone • Accessibility permission on Mac • Trackpad requires Pro and VBCC Mac 2.0 or later Download the Mac app and explore the setup guide: https://imyiangyang.top/app/vbcc/

Screenshots

Main4 screens
VBCC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Main at weekly against VBCC's monthly. Main also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). VBCC's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Main sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and VBCC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Main ships an update weekly, VBCC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Main versus VBCC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMainVBCC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer柏豪 陈洋 刘

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Main

Subscriptions1
  • Main Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
1 purchases

VBCC

One-time1
  • VBCC Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Main free?
Main is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VBCC free?
VBCC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Main or VBCC have ads?
Neither Main nor VBCC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Main or VBCC?
Main ships an update weekly, and VBCC monthly. Most recently, Main was updated on October 31, 2026 and VBCC on November 5, 2026.

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