# Vault! vs Nindash

The clearest difference is ads: Nindash at none against Vault!'s shown. Nindash also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 71%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Nindash sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nindash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nindash has 2K 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 95% of Nindash's.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Nindash every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Nindash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nindash-skull-valley/id1279210863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **94.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 339 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) | [Ankama](https://appshunter.io/developer/331270078) |

## 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


### Nindash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nindash-skull-valley/id1279210863)

Embark on a ninja adventure to defeat hordes of skeletons across over 90 levels. Utilize sabers and shurikens in fast-paced arcade combat. Compete for high scores with friends and players globally.

**Highlights:** Over 90 levels of combat, Saber and shuriken attacks, Simple tap, slide, and dash controls, Boss battles, Unlockable ninja outfits, Global and friend rankings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ninja Man | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ninroid skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| NinS Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| NinBee Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Roxx Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lalaly Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Emoji-man skin | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn skin | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 💰 Generous free content
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Difficulty scaling issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Level 68 unable to get 3 stars
- Freezing issues on some devices
- Ninja movement not always accurate

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Additional playable characters
- Multiplayer mode
- Difficulty settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is Nindash free?

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

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

Nindash is rated higher. Vault! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Nindash averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do Vault! or Nindash have ads?

Vault! shows ads; Nindash does not.

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

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Nindash every 2 months. Most recently, Vault! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Nindash on October 22, 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.*