# Vault! vs Jumper's Quest

The clearest difference is monetization model: Vault! at free with in-app purchases against Jumper's Quest's subscription. Vault! also leads on ratings volume (77 vs 3). Jumper's Quest's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Jumper's Quest sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Vault! against 4.7 for Jumper's Quest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vault! has 77 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Vault!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Jumper's Quest's.

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, Jumper's Quest every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault! | Jumper's Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumpers-quest/id6462970163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 121 MB | 277 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


### Jumper's Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumpers-quest/id6462970163)

Engage in a world of challenging puzzles and unique obstacles that test your reflexes and quick thinking. Navigate through levels with intuitive one-touch controls and conquer diverse enemies. This game is currently in Early Access and available exclusively to members.

**Highlights:** Reflexes and timing challenges, Dynamic, ever-changing obstacles, Varied enemy types, Intuitive one-touch controls, Exclusive to Halfbrick+ members, Early Access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $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 Jumper's Quest free?

Jumper's Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vault! or Jumper's Quest?

Jumper's Quest is rated higher. Vault! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Jumper's Quest averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Vault! or Jumper's Quest have ads?

Both Vault! and Jumper's Quest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vault! or Jumper's Quest?

Vault! ships an update every 5 months, and Jumper's Quest every 3 months. Most recently, Vault! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Jumper's Quest on October 20, 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.*