# Vault! vs Echo Blade

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vault! at 71% against Echo Blade's 10%. Vault! also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (77 vs 11). Echo Blade's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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 Echo Blade sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vault! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vault! has 77 ratings behind it against 11, 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 10% of Echo Blade's.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Echo Blade every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Echo Blade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews)** | [1.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-blade/id6449520016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 332 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## 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


### Echo Blade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-blade/id6449520016)

This is a strategic slash 'em up puzzle game with satisfying gameplay. Explore unique worlds, conquer challenging levels, and face diverse enemies with intuitive one-touch controls. Available through a subscription service.

**Highlights:** Strategic slashing gameplay, 3 unique worlds, 21 challenging levels, 4 unique enemy types, Intuitive one-touch controls, No ads or in-app purchases (for subscribers)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Is Echo Blade free?

Echo Blade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vault! or Echo Blade?

Vault! is rated higher. Vault! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Echo Blade averages 1.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Vault! or Echo Blade have ads?

Both Vault! and Echo Blade show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vault! or Echo Blade?

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Echo Blade every 2 months. Most recently, Vault! was updated on October 13, 2026 and Echo Blade on September 30, 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.*