# Vault! vs High Octane!

The clearest difference is rating: Vault! at 4.5 against High Octane!'s 4.0. Vault! also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 44%) and ratings volume (77 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and High Octane! 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vault! has 77 ratings behind it against 6, 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 44% of High Octane!'s.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, High Octane! every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | High Octane! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-octane/id1537161778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [ZeMind Game Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/437992894) |

## 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


### High Octane!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-octane/id1537161778)

Embark on a physics-based action platformer adventure as a superhero with randomized stages and comic book-style visuals. Master unique movement mechanics, unlock new gameplay modes, and customize your hero with a variety of outfits. Share your best (or worst) runs with the built-in replay feature.

**Highlights:** Physics-based action platformer, Randomized stages, Comic book-style visuals, Unlockable gameplay modes, Hero customization with outfits, Built-in replay feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Coin Boost | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is High Octane! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vault! or High Octane!?

Vault! is rated higher. Vault! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while High Octane! averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Vault! or High Octane! have ads?

Both Vault! and High Octane! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vault! or High Octane!?

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and High Octane! every 4 months. Most recently, Vault! was updated on September 26, 2026 and High Octane! on August 28, 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.*