Comparison

PVJ vs VaultBuddy

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

Head to head
About

PVJ

This app helps pole vaulters track their performance by digitizing their training journal. Record run distances and pole usage to analyze progress and improve your technique. It's a modern solution for athletes looking to optimize their pole vaulting journey.

Highlights
  • Track run distances
  • Record pole usage
  • Digital training journal
  • Performance analysis
  • Modernize training logs
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In order for an athlete to progress in the pole vault, it is essential to keep track of your run and pole usage. It is time to upgrade that old, dusty journal. Let's bring the pole vault step journal into the 21st century.

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

PVJ3 screens
VaultBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VaultBuddy at 100% against PVJ's 0%. PVJ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. PVJ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PVJ versus VaultBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPVJVaultBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter KarasPujati LLC

Customer experience

PVJ

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

VaultBuddy

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

In-app purchases

None

PVJ

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VaultBuddy

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

Questions

Is PVJ free?
PVJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VaultBuddy free?
VaultBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PVJ or VaultBuddy have ads?
Neither PVJ nor VaultBuddy shows ads.

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