Comparison

Tap2Time vs Pole Vault App

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

Head to head
About

Tap2Time

Features
Currently charting
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Tired of juggling stopwatches, clipboards, and pens, only to spend hours typing splits into a spreadsheet? As a middle school cross country and track coach—and a former runner who lived by my old Timex—I knew there had to be a better way. When I couldn't find a simple, fast timing app built for the realities of coaching, I created it myself. Introducing Tap2Time, the intuitive timing app designed BY a coach, FOR coaches. Born from the exact frustrations you face on the track and the trail, Tap2Time eliminates the headache of manual timing so you can get back to what matters most: coaching your athletes. KEY FEATURES: - EFFORTLESS TIMING: Capture splits and finish times for multiple athletes with simple, intuitive taps. Perfect for a busy practice or a chaotic meet. - DITCH THE CLIPBOARD: Record every time directly in the app. No more frantic scribbling, lost pens, or deciphering messy handwriting. - NO MORE SPREADSHEETS: Say goodbye to tedious, after-hours data entry. Your times are saved, organized, and ready when you are. - SAVE VALUABLE TIME: Streamline your entire timing process and get instant results, giving you more time for valuable athlete feedback. - FOCUS ON COACHING: Stop being an administrator and be the coach your team needs. Download Tap2Time and reclaim your practice time.

About

Pole Vault App

This app helps pole vaulters and coaches track jumps, analyze progress, and improve technique. Log detailed jump data, attach videos, and utilize new coach-specific features for organized training.

Highlights
  • Detailed jump logging
  • Video upload and download
  • Fast search and filtering
  • Progress analytics and graphs
  • Coach Mode for feedback
  • Cloud data storage
Features
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The Pole Vault App is a powerful training companion designed by pole vaulters, for pole vaulters. Track every jump, analyze your progress, and now — coach smarter with the all-new Coach Mode. Whether you’re an athlete chasing a PR or a coach managing multiple vaulters, the Pole Vault App gives you the tools to stay organized, data-driven, and focused on improvement. Key Features • Detailed Jump Tracking Log every vault with precision. Track pole length, pole weight, grip, approach details, step count, custom tags, notes, and more — all tailored specifically for pole vault training. • Video Upload & Download Attach videos directly to individual jumps. Review technique, compare sessions, and download clips anytime for deeper analysis or sharing. • Fast Search & Filtering Instantly find past jumps using powerful search and filters. No more flipping through notebooks or endless scrolling. • Progress Analytics Visualize your development with clean, easy-to-read graphs built from your real vault data. Spot trends, improvements, and areas to focus on. • Coach Mode (NEW) Designed specifically for coaches: Record and upload videos for athletes Add notes and feedback per vault Keep athlete jumps organized and accessible Save time while delivering higher-quality coaching • Simple & Intuitive Design A clean, distraction-free interface built for athletes and coaches on the go. • Secure & Reliable Your data is safely stored in the cloud, so your entire pole vault journey is always protected and accessible. Whether you’re just getting started or training at a high level, the Pole Vault App helps you train smarter, stay motivated, and make every jump count. Track Smarter. Jump Higher. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tap2Time4 screens
Pole Vault App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pole Vault App at Free against Tap2Time's $2.99. Pole Vault App also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Tap2Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Pole Vault App is free to download; Tap2Time costs $2.99 up front. Pole Vault App sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Tap2Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap2Time ships an update every 6 months, Pole Vault App weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Tap2Time versus Pole Vault App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap2TimePole Vault App
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInteractive Medical Productions, LLCCaleb Rider

In-app purchases

None

Tap2Time

No in-app purchases

18 purchases

Pole Vault App

Subscriptions18
  • Bronze Monthly Subscription$1.491 Month
  • Silver Monthly Subscription$2.491 Month
  • Bronze Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
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  • Gold Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Silver Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Base Monthly Coach Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Gold Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Bronze Annual Subscription$14.491 Year
  • Performance Monthly Coach Sub$19.991 Month
  • Silver Annual Subscription$23.991 Year
  • Bronze Monthly Subscription$28.991 Year
  • Elite Monthly Coach Subscription$39.991 Month
  • Gold Annual Subscription$47.491 Year
  • Silver Annual Subscription$47.991 Year
  • Base Annual Coach Subscription$94.991 Year
  • Gold Annual Subscription$94.991 Year
  • Performance Annual Coach Sub$189.991 Year
  • Elite Annual Coach Subscription$379.991 Year

Questions

Is Tap2Time free?
Tap2Time costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pole Vault App free?
Pole Vault App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tap2Time or Pole Vault App have ads?
Pole Vault App shows ads; Tap2Time does not.
Which is updated more often, Tap2Time or Pole Vault App?
Tap2Time ships an update every 6 months, and Pole Vault App weekly. Most recently, Tap2Time was updated on September 29, 2026 and Pole Vault App on September 24, 2026.

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