# Vault! vs Thunderdogs

The clearest difference is ads: Thunderdogs at none against Vault!'s shown. Thunderdogs also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (5K vs 77). Vault!'s advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 62%). 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 Thunderdogs sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thunderdogs holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thunderdogs has 5K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Vault!'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Thunderdogs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Thunderdogs every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Thunderdogs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews) | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderdogs/id1394454716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 62.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 122 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) | [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


### Thunderdogs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderdogs/id1394454716)

Engage in thrilling online dogfights, collecting bones and using powerful weapons to defeat opponents. Outmaneuver enemies and survive intense aerial battles to climb the leaderboards. Unlock a variety of aircraft and characters to dominate the skies.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer battles, Variety of weapons and power-ups, Unlockable aircraft and characters, Multiple arenas, Offline mode, 80s inspired music

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming art style
- 🎨 Great music and sound design
- 🐶 Unique dog-themed characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive VIP subscription
- 🔍 Misleading claims about online multiplayer
- 🌐 Mostly bot-based gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not working after ads
- Freezing and performance issues
- Inconsistent coin rewards

**Requested features**

- Add team/squad modes
- Implement a friend system
- Provide more variety in maps and game modes
- Improve progression system and plane unlocks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is Thunderdogs free?

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

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

Thunderdogs is rated higher. Vault! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Thunderdogs averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.

### Do Vault! or Thunderdogs have ads?

Vault! shows ads; Thunderdogs does not.

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

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Thunderdogs every 6 days. Most recently, Vault! was updated on September 26, 2026 and Thunderdogs on September 29, 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.*