# Vault! vs Hammer Bomb

The clearest difference is ads: Hammer Bomb at none against Vault!'s shown. Hammer Bomb also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 71%). On price, rating, 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 Hammer Bomb sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Vault! against 4.6 for Hammer Bomb. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hammer Bomb has 599 ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Vault!'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Hammer Bomb's.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Hammer Bomb every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Hammer Bomb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews) | **[4.6 (599 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammer-bomb/id1074006236/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **599** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) |

## 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


### Hammer Bomb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammer-bomb/id1074006236)

Navigate dark mazes, battle monsters, and rescue soldiers in this arcade-style dungeon crawler. Discover hidden treasures, collect perks, and use a variety of weapons to defeat epic bosses. Enjoy endless mazes with charming voxel graphics.

**Highlights:** Endless mazes, Voxel style graphics, Epic boss battles, Simple controls, Various weapons, 50 upgradeable perks, In-maze quests

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Epic Weapons Skins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Sack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Retro-style graphics and music
- 💰 Good value for free game
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🔍 Enjoyable exploration and discovery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🎮 Limited control options
- 🔍 Difficulty in seeing traps and enemies

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to turn left or right
- Game crashes on launch
- Map not fully visible on some devices
- Weapon and item bugs
- Enemies getting stuck in walls

**Requested features**

- Build mode to create custom levels
- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- More enemy and weapon variety
- Improved optimization for newer devices
- Ability to continue from last checkpoint


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is Hammer Bomb free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vault! or Hammer Bomb?

Hammer Bomb is rated higher. Vault! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Hammer Bomb averages 4.6 from 599 ratings.

### Do Vault! or Hammer Bomb have ads?

Vault! shows ads; Hammer Bomb does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vault! or Hammer Bomb?

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Hammer Bomb every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vault! was updated on August 25, 2026 and Hammer Bomb on September 11, 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.*