# Vault! vs Wonky Ship

The clearest difference is rating: Vault! at 4.5 against Wonky Ship's 3.6. Vault! also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 59%). Wonky Ship's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Wonky Ship sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vault! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 68 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Vault!'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Wonky Ship's.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Wonky Ship monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Wonky Ship |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews)** | [3.6 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wonky-ship/id1017803760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 59.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Color By Number](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444246888) |

## What reviewers say

### Vault!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147)

Experience thrilling pole vaulting with intuitive tap-and-hold controls. Navigate challenging environments, collect coins to unlock characters, and compete for the highest score. Enjoy endless arcade fun with physics-based challenges.

**Highlights:** Intuitive single-touch pole vaulting, Physics-based arcade action, Unlockable unique characters, Game Center support for competition, Coin collection for upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Coins 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Coins 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Coins 3 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Retro graphics and animations
- 💡 Innovative pole vaulting mechanic
- 🎉 Great time-waster game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 💰 Intrusive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔁 Lack of content variety after unlocking all characters

**Reported bugs**

- Pole glitching out after continuing from an ad
- Respawning in unwinnable positions after continuing
- Invisible walls causing unexpected deaths

**Requested features**

- More playable characters with unique abilities
- Different game modes (e.g., time trial, challenges)
- Varied environments and level designs
- Customization options for the vaulting pole


### Wonky Ship

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wonky-ship/id1017803760)

Pilot a ship to outmaneuver a black hole in this intense arcade survival game. Dodge, weave, and race against disintegration. Compete with friends in multiplayer mode for ultimate bragging rights.

**Highlights:** Outmaneuver a black hole, High velocity gameplay, Global leaderboard, Multiplayer mode, Free to download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thurgian Hammertail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Honeywell Bumbler | $1.99 | one-time |
| U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 | $1.99 | one-time |
| TOXON Hardtak | $2.99 | one-time |
| Luxx Starsheik | $3.99 | one-time |
| Vortex Tangent | $4.99 | one-time |
| WNK-Y Omega Rumbler | $5.99 | one-time |
| 4X Coin Boost | $5.99 | one-time |
| Scrub-in-a-Box | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 💎 Unique and creative concept
- 🎨 Appealing visual style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Wonky and difficult controls
- 💰 High cost to unlock new ships
- 📺 Frequent and intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard issues and incorrect score tracking
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Unresponsive controls and input issues

**Requested features**

- More unlockable ships at lower costs
- Improved multiplayer experience
- Better tutorial or guidance for new players
- Ability to customize ship appearance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is Wonky Ship free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vault! or Wonky Ship?

Vault! is rated higher. Vault! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Wonky Ship averages 3.6 from 68 ratings.

### Do Vault! or Wonky Ship have ads?

Vault! shows ads; Wonky Ship does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vault! or Wonky Ship?

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Wonky Ship monthly. Most recently, Vault! was updated on August 25, 2026 and Wonky Ship on June 10, 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.*