# PVR vs Vault

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vault at 100% against PVR's 50%. Vault also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). PVR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vault sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. PVR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PVR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vault's.

PVR ships an update every 3 weeks, Vault every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PVR | Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pvr/id1658829520/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-pole-vault-training/id6767121354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 108 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hunter Karas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255050547) | [Athlete Mindset Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867072080) |

## What reviewers say

### PVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pvr/id1658829520)

Manage sports team equipment with this app. Track rentals, monitor inventory, and ensure everything is accounted for. Ideal for coaches and team managers.

**Highlights:** Create equipment rental inventory, Monitor equipment status, Maintain rental records, Track equipment availability, Manage team gear

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-pole-vault-training/id6767121354)

This app helps pole vaulters and coaches log jumps, analyze video, and track progress. It offers detailed jump logging, voice note recording, and equipment management. Features include performance trend analysis, a drill library, and session sharing with coaches.

**Highlights:** Detailed jump logging (height, pole, grip, takeoff, etc.), Voice note recording for multiple jumps, Pole and equipment library, Performance trend analysis (PRs, success rates), Focused drill library, Session sharing with coaches and teammates, Optional personal video review

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vault Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Vault Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Vault Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Coach Starter Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Coach Team Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Vault Pro Discounted | $39.99 | per year |
| Vault Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Coach Program Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| Vault Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Coach Starter Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Coach Team Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Coach Program Yearly | $249.99 | per year |
| Personal Video Review | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Personal Video Reviews | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PVR free?

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

### Is Vault free?

Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Vault is rated higher. PVR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Vault averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PVR or Vault have ads?

Neither PVR nor Vault shows ads.

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

PVR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vault every 6 days. Most recently, PVR was updated on September 27, 2026 and Vault on October 11, 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.*