# Vault! vs Marginalia Hero

The clearest difference is ads: Marginalia Hero at none against Vault!'s shown. Marginalia Hero also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 77). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Marginalia Hero sells 12 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 4.5 for Marginalia Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marginalia Hero has 1.8K 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 73% of Marginalia Hero's.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Marginalia Hero weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Marginalia Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews) | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marginalia-hero/id1455043968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **72.7% 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 | 73 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) | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) |

## 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


### Marginalia Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marginalia-hero/id1455043968)

Embark on a unique medieval RPG adventure fighting creatures inspired by centuries-old art. Collect coins to upgrade weapons, shields, and companions. Experience challenging gameplay across 100 levels with a distinctive visual style and atmospheric music.

**Highlights:** Unique medieval art style graphics, Challenging and addictive gameplay, 100+ items for customization, 100 levels with unique creatures, Endless tournament mode, One-finger controls

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wanderer's bag | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads basic | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gervase | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gurgustius | $1.99 | one-time |
| Citizen's savings | $4.99 | one-time |
| Richard | $4.99 | one-time |
| Duff | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads full | $6.99 | one-time |
| Rogier | $6.99 | one-time |
| Royal supplies | $8.99 | one-time |
| Alingot | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ebraucus | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Charming art style
- 👍 Entertaining gameplay
- 👍 Unique medieval theme
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Good progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy features (coin generation, hidden targets)
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes and unbalanced challenges
- 🔋 Repetitive music and gameplay
- 🔋 Lack of content variety
- 🔋 Intrusive ads at times

**Reported bugs**

- Coin generation issues
- Invisible target bugs
- Ads not working as expected
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More character customization options
- Offline coin generation
- Difficulty balancing improvements
- Additional game modes or mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is Marginalia Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vault! or Marginalia Hero?

Vault! and Marginalia Hero are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 77 and 1.8K ratings respectively.

### Do Vault! or Marginalia Hero have ads?

Vault! shows ads; Marginalia Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vault! or Marginalia Hero?

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Marginalia Hero weekly. Most recently, Vault! was updated on September 26, 2026 and Marginalia Hero on September 26, 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.*