# PingPod vs Vault

The clearest difference is ads: Vault at none against PingPod's shown. Vault also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). PingPod's advantage is ratings volume (989 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PingPod against 5.0 for Vault. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PingPod has 989 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PingPod ships an update weekly, Vault daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PingPod | Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (989 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pingpod/id1624080487/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-lock/id6768217343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **989** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PINGPOD INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624080489) | [Ahmed Abdalla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886263306) |

## What reviewers say

### PingPod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pingpod/id1624080487)

Book and play table tennis at automated, 24/7 facilities. Reserve private or open tables, join leagues, or take lessons from coaches. Enjoy features like instant replays and automated scoreboards.

**Highlights:** 24/7 automated table tennis booking, Private and open play table reservations, Join leagues and open play sessions, Attend group classes, 1-on-1 coaching lessons, Instant replays, Automated scoreboards

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-lock/id6768217343)

Take back control of your phone by blocking access to selected apps. Unlock them instantly with an NFC card or set custom schedules for automatic locking. Create personalized modes for different daily routines like work or sleep.

**Highlights:** Block any app, NFC card unlock, Customizable modes, Scheduled locking, System-level enforcement, Minimalist interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PingPod free?

PingPod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vault free?

Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PingPod or Vault?

Vault is rated higher. PingPod averages 4.9 out of 5 from 989 ratings, while Vault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PingPod or Vault have ads?

PingPod shows ads; Vault does not.

### Which is updated more often, PingPod or Vault?

PingPod ships an update weekly, and Vault daily. Most recently, PingPod was updated on October 30, 2026 and Vault on October 12, 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.*