# Vault! vs Devolver Tumble Time

The clearest difference is update cadence: Devolver Tumble Time at fortnightly against Vault!'s every 5 months. Devolver Tumble Time also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (920 vs 77). Vault!'s advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 56%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Devolver Tumble Time sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Devolver Tumble Time holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Devolver Tumble Time has 920 ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Vault!'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Devolver Tumble Time's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Devolver Tumble Time fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Devolver Tumble Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews) | **[4.7 (920 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devolver-tumble-time/id1548945671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **920** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## 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


### Devolver Tumble Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devolver-tumble-time/id1548945671)

Engage in physics-based puzzle matching with characters from popular Devolver Digital games. Clear adorable heads, unleash special abilities, and create chain reactions. Unlock new characters and compete in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzle matching, Collectible characters, Character special abilities, Daily challenges, Unlockable content, Virtual currency

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beat the Boss | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Apples | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Socks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Donuts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Flowers | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Socks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 650 Apples | $1.99 | one-time |
| 650 Donuts | $1.99 | one-time |
| 650 Flowers | $1.99 | one-time |
| 999 years of unlimited hearts | $2.99 | one-time |
| New User Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Donuts | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Flowers | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Apples | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Charming characters and art style
- 🎨 Good parody of mobile games
- 🎶 Great music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear objectives and mechanics
- ⏱️ Short time limits and lives system
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Timers and challenges not working properly after level 300
- Crashes and freezes during ads
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- More characters from Devolver's other games
- Endless mode or additional gameplay modes
- Improved progression and less grindy systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is Devolver Tumble Time free?

Devolver Tumble Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vault! or Devolver Tumble Time?

Devolver Tumble Time is rated higher. Vault! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Devolver Tumble Time averages 4.7 from 920 ratings.

### Do Vault! or Devolver Tumble Time have ads?

Both Vault! and Devolver Tumble Time show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vault! or Devolver Tumble Time?

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Devolver Tumble Time fortnightly. Most recently, Vault! was updated on September 26, 2026 and Devolver Tumble Time on September 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.*