# Vault! vs Combo Critters

The clearest difference is rating: Combo Critters at 4.8 against Vault!'s 4.5. Combo Critters also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 77) and review sentiment (87% vs 71%). On price, ads, 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 Combo Critters sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Combo Critters holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Combo Critters has 1.5K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Vault!'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Combo Critters's.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Combo Critters every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Combo Critters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-critters/id1075920778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Lucky Kat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/498980984) |

## 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


### Combo Critters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-critters/id1075920778)

Combine creatures to evolve them and conquer the universe. Explore planets, battle quirky inhabitants, and collect over 100 unique critters. Engage in a casual RPG battle system and test your strength against friends.

**Highlights:** Combine critters to evolve, Explore 9 planets, Collect over 100 critters, Casual-RPG battle system, Battle friends' profiles, Pixel art graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Unique critter fusion system
- 🎨 Charming pixel art style
- 🎶 Great soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Grindy progression, need to watch ads for coins
- 🔍 Difficulty finding final boss in each world

**Reported bugs**

- Audio cuts out sometimes
- In-app purchases not working properly
- Freezing during special attacks

**Requested features**

- More worlds and critters to collect
- Ability to trade or sell critters
- Online multiplayer battles
- Critter stats and evolution history tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is Combo Critters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vault! or Combo Critters?

Combo Critters is rated higher. Vault! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Combo Critters averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Vault! or Combo Critters have ads?

Both Vault! and Combo Critters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vault! or Combo Critters?

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Combo Critters every 2 months. Most recently, Vault! was updated on August 25, 2026 and Combo Critters on September 9, 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.*