# Vault! vs Ball To Star

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ball To Star at none against Vault!'s 4. Ball To Star also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Vault!'s advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Ball To Star asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ball To Star holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vault! has 77 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Ball To Star's.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Ball To Star every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Ball To Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-to-star/id1489426800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 121 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [洁 任](https://appshunter.io/developer/368923700) |

## 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


### Ball To Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-to-star/id1489426800)

Navigate a ball through mazes to find stars, diamonds, and keys. Choose from different ball types like pool, basketball, or tennis. Control the ball using your phone's gyroscope or on-screen controls.

**Highlights:** Ball navigation through mazes, Collect stars and diamonds, Unlock chests with keys, Multiple ball types (pool, basketball, tennis), Gyroscope and touch controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is Ball To Star free?

Ball To Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vault! or Ball To Star?

Ball To Star is rated higher. Vault! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Ball To Star averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Vault! or Ball To Star have ads?

Vault! shows ads; Ball To Star does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vault! or Ball To Star?

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Ball To Star every 4 days. Most recently, Vault! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ball To Star on October 19, 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.*