# Vault! vs Zombie Goes Up

Vault! and Zombie Goes Up both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Zombie Goes Up's written reviews are positive against 71% of Vault!'s. Vault!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (77 vs 11). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Zombie Goes Up sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Zombie Goes Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vault! has 77 ratings behind it against 11, 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 100% of Zombie Goes Up's.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Zombie Goes Up every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Zombie Goes Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-goes-up/id1529286522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| 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


### Zombie Goes Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-goes-up/id1529286522)

Guide a zombie out of its grave and through a spooky cemetery, collecting bones and avoiding enemies. Unlock different skeletons with funny hats in this casual arcade game featuring retro graphics and one-hand controls.

**Highlights:** One-hand controls, Collect scattered bones, Avoid spooky enemies, Unlock skeletons with hats, Retro graphics and music, Casual arcade gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is Zombie Goes Up free?

Zombie Goes Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vault! or Zombie Goes Up?

Zombie Goes Up is rated higher. Vault! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Zombie Goes Up averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Vault! or Zombie Goes Up have ads?

Both Vault! and Zombie Goes Up show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vault! or Zombie Goes Up?

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Zombie Goes Up every 13 months. Most recently, Vault! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Zombie Goes Up on October 21, 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.*