# Vault! vs Z Buster

The clearest difference is ads: Z Buster at none against Vault!'s shown. Z Buster also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Z Buster sells 10 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 4.4 for Z Buster. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 77 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Vault!'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Z Buster's.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Z Buster every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Z Buster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews)** | [4.4 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-buster/id1126269043/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 77 | 77 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **73.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 459 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Istom Games Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333561719) |

## 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


### Z Buster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-buster/id1126269043)

Engage in a global zombie apocalypse using a vast array of modern, laser, and explosive weapons. Upgrade your arsenal and power-ups to defeat hordes of dumb zombies and survive the end of days. Enjoy smooth, addictive gameplay with gorgeous cartoon visuals and animated characters.

**Highlights:** Diverse arsenal of weapons, Weapon and power-up upgrades, Gorgeous cartoon visuals, Animated characters, Smooth and addictive gameplay, Intuitive upgrade system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FEW BUCKS | $1.99 | one-time |
| DEFIBS | $1.99 | one-time |
| FAST HANDS | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| SOME BUCKS | $4.99 | one-time |
| MORE DOLLARS | $4.99 | one-time |
| ALTER | $4.99 | one-time |
| TUXEDO | $4.99 | one-time |
| BIG BUCKS | $12.99 | one-time |
| HUGE BUCKS | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and fun
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great time-waster
- 👍 Entertaining graphics and animations
- 👍 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🔋 Overheats device
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Ads disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Unresponsive controls
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and maps
- Additional weapons and upgrades
- Cloud save/restore functionality
- Ability to manually reload


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is Z Buster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vault! or Z Buster?

Vault! is rated higher. Vault! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Z Buster averages 4.4 from 77 ratings.

### Do Vault! or Z Buster have ads?

Vault! shows ads; Z Buster does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vault! or Z Buster?

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Z Buster every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vault! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Z Buster on October 23, 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.*