# Vault! vs Shifter Run 3D

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Shifter Run 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **77** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 56 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [GRAVITY NEOCYON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561085852) |

## 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


### Shifter Run 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shifter-run-3d/id1568963998)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is Shifter Run 3D free?

Shifter Run 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Vault! or Shifter Run 3D have ads?

Both Vault! and Shifter Run 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vault! or Shifter Run 3D?

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Shifter Run 3D every 56 months. Most recently, Vault! was updated on October 13, 2026 and Shifter Run 3D on October 12, 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.*
