# Vault! vs Snow Kids

The clearest difference is price: Vault! at Free against Snow Kids's $1.99. Vault! also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (71% vs 60%). Snow Kids's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Vault! is free to download; Snow Kids costs $1.99 up front. Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Snow Kids sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vault! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 217 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Vault!'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Snow Kids's.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Snow Kids every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Snow Kids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews)** | [3.7 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-kids/id1445174224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **217** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 60.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 121 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## 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


### Snow Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-kids/id1445174224)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on an arcade snowball fight adventure in this retro-inspired platformer. Explore diverse worlds, battle snow minions and bosses, and enjoy classic controls and chiptune music. Collect gems and uncover secrets in this fun-filled quest.

**Highlights:** Addictive action platformer, Cute pixel art graphics, Traditional platform controls, Epic boss fights, Gem collection, Explore 4 different worlds

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Charming retro pixel art graphics and aesthetics
- 🎵 Enjoyable chiptune music and audio design
- ⭐ Solid platformer mechanics and gameplay foundation
- 🆓 Free-to-play with optional in-app purchases
- 😊 Cute and adorable character design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements throughout gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent game freezes and crashes
- 🎮 Unresponsive and inconsistent controls on iPad
- ⏱️ Very short game length (only 20 levels)
- 🎯 Unfair level design with off-screen hazards

**Reported bugs**

- Level 11 softlock with ram/sheep section preventing progression
- Rams/enemies escaping arena boundaries
- Game freezes after finishing levels with music still playing
- Game freezes when ads finish playing
- Softlock when creatures pass arena barriers

**Requested features**

- More levels (100+ suggested by multiple users)
- Level select/replay functionality
- World map to tie levels together
- Final boss fight or more boss variety
- Adjustable control button placement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is Snow Kids free?

Snow Kids costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vault! or Snow Kids?

Vault! is rated higher. Vault! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Snow Kids averages 3.7 from 217 ratings.

### Do Vault! or Snow Kids have ads?

Vault! shows ads; Snow Kids does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vault! or Snow Kids?

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Snow Kids every 4 months. Most recently, Vault! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Snow Kids on November 6, 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.*