# Vault! vs Hoppenhelm

The clearest difference is ads: Hoppenhelm at none against Vault!'s shown. Hoppenhelm also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (706 vs 77). 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 Hoppenhelm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Hoppenhelm. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoppenhelm has 706 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 81% of Hoppenhelm's.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Hoppenhelm weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Hoppenhelm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews) | **[4.6 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoppenhelm/id1242227872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **706** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [BUN GUN AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183287214) |

## 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


### Hoppenhelm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoppenhelm/id1242227872)

Navigate a perilous dungeon by jumping, blocking, and slashing your way through traps and enemies. Collect coins to unlock new characters and weapons to aid your escape from rising lava. Enjoy challenging arcade platform action with one-handed controls and randomly generated levels.

**Highlights:** Arcade platform action, One-handed controls, Randomly generated levels, Unlockable characters and weapons, Leaderboards, Challenging gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Charming retro visuals
- 🎶 Catchy soundtrack
- 👍 Simple and responsive controls
- 🕹️ Fun time-waster game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🧱 Lack of enemy/level variety
- 💰 Grindy to unlock new content
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Performance issues at higher scores

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent TNT block behavior
- Freezing when switching between app and menu
- Coins disappearing after watching ads

**Requested features**

- More unique weapon abilities
- Ability to customize controls
- Additional game modes or worlds
- Randomized enemy/obstacle placements
- Boss battles or other challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is Hoppenhelm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vault! or Hoppenhelm?

Hoppenhelm is rated higher. Vault! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Hoppenhelm averages 4.6 from 706 ratings.

### Do Vault! or Hoppenhelm have ads?

Vault! shows ads; Hoppenhelm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vault! or Hoppenhelm?

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Hoppenhelm weekly. Most recently, Vault! was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hoppenhelm on October 8, 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.*