Vault! vs Shifter Run 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vault!
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.
- Intuitive single-touch pole vaulting
- Physics-based arcade action
- Unlockable unique characters
- Game Center support for competition
- Coin collection for upgrades
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Pole vaulting has never been so fun! Cascading cliffs, huge bouncy springs and those infuriating red balls! How far can you go? How long will you last? Can you get the highest score? Classic intuitive physics arcade action with easy to use, hard to master tap and hold controls, mean that things aren't as simple as they seem. Features: - Intuitive single touch pole vaulting gameplay. - Simple concept that anyone can grasp! - Collect coins to unlock unique characters - Full game centre support to compete with friends and foes Important information This game contains third party advertising which can be removed via a one time IAP. This game contains coins which can be collected within the game for free, bought with real money or via earned via promotions. This game contains cross promotion for other Nitrome games and this is not removed with the IAP for removal of ads.
Shifter Run 3D
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Let's test your speed and agility. Move the shape up and down to change its form. Avoid the obstacles and reach the final destination. Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shifter Run 3D at none against Vault!'s 4. Vault!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 56 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Shifter Run 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Shifter Run 3D every 56 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vault! | Shifter Run 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (77 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 77 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 56 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nitrome | GRAVITY NEOCYON |
Bugs and requests
Vault!
Reported bugs
3 issues- Pole glitching out after continuing from an ad
- Respawning in unwinnable positions after continuing
- Invisible walls causing unexpected deaths
Requested features
4 requests- 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
Shifter Run 3D
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Vault!
- Buy Coins 1$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Buy Coins 2$2.99
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- Buy Coins 3$3.99
Shifter Run 3D
No in-app purchases
