Comparison

Vault Coach vs VaultBuddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vault Coach

This utility app helps pole vaulters track crucial performance data like steps, takeoff, and pole details. It also simplifies metric and imperial mark conversions using the USATF Pole Vault chart.

Highlights
  • Track steps and takeoff
  • Record pole details
  • Log performances
  • Metric to imperial conversions
  • USATF chart based conversions
Features
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As a Pole Vaulter, there is so much that goes into the technical side of things. With Vault Coach, keep track of your step, takeoff, pole, performances, and much more! Another key struggle most vaulters face is the tough conversions between Metrics and Imperial marks. With this app, easily convert the two. Conversions are based off of the USATF Pole Vault chart. Want to see a new feature in this app? Leave a review and I'll get it added!

About

VaultBuddy

This app provides pole vaulters with structured training tools to organize drills, plan sessions, and track technical details. Built by athletes, it aims to bring clarity and confidence to every workout, helping users execute better vaults through intentional training.

Highlights
  • Organize drills and plan sessions
  • Track technical details
  • Browse drill library with video demonstrations
  • Save favorite drills
  • Build custom training routines
  • Store vault setup details
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VaultBuddy is designed specifically for pole vaulters who want more structure, clarity, and confidence in their training. Built by athletes, for athletes, it helps you organize drills, plan sessions, and track key technical details - so every workout has purpose. You can start using VaultBuddy for free, with access to core planning and organization tools. With VaultBuddy, you can: • Browse the full drill list, with a selection of drills available for free • Unlock the complete pole vault drill library with video demonstrations and detailed cues through a subscription • Explore drills organized by vault phase, technique, and training category • Save favorite drills for quick access • Build custom training routines for individuals or groups • Plan structured sessions by reordering exercises and managing training flow • Store and reference vault setup details, including run-up marks, pole specs, grip height, standards, and bar ranges Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or part of a training group, VaultBuddy helps you stay organized and focused on what matters most: executing better vaults through intentional, structured training. No distractions. No guesswork. Just pole vault training - done right.

Screenshots

Vault Coach4 screens
VaultBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VaultBuddy at 100% against Vault Coach's 33%. VaultBuddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Vault Coach's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VaultBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Vault Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VaultBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Vault Coach's written reviews are positive against 100% of VaultBuddy's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vault Coach versus VaultBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVault CoachVaultBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew KleinPujati LLC

Customer experience

Vault Coach

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

VaultBuddy

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vault Coach

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VaultBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • VaultBuddy Pro$14.991 Month
  • VaultBuddy Pro$99.001 Year

Questions

Is Vault Coach free?
Vault Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VaultBuddy free?
VaultBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vault Coach or VaultBuddy?
VaultBuddy is rated higher. Vault Coach averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while VaultBuddy averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Vault Coach or VaultBuddy have ads?
Neither Vault Coach nor VaultBuddy shows ads.

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