# Vault! vs Spark Mk1

The clearest difference is ads: Spark Mk1 at none against Vault!'s shown. Spark Mk1 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Vault!'s advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Spark Mk1 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spark Mk1 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 7, 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 Spark Mk1's.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Spark Mk1 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Spark Mk1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-mk1/id1553283149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Zylos Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553283151) |

## 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


### Spark Mk1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-mk1/id1553283149)

Engage in a fast-paced action game where you infiltrate a corporation's network to save the world. Navigate system defenses using on-screen or tilt controls, master levels through replay, and compete on leaderboards. Unlock the full game to experience all levels and boss fights.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced non-stop action, On-screen D-Pad or tilt controls, Full story mode, Challenge mode with score multipliers, Game Center support, Leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Game | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is Spark Mk1 free?

Spark Mk1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vault! or Spark Mk1?

Spark Mk1 is rated higher. Vault! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Spark Mk1 averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Vault! or Spark Mk1 have ads?

Vault! shows ads; Spark Mk1 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vault! or Spark Mk1?

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Spark Mk1 every 2 months. Most recently, Vault! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Spark Mk1 on October 15, 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.*