# Alien Hominid vs Vault!

The clearest difference is ads: Alien Hominid at none against Vault!'s shown. Alien Hominid also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 71%) and ratings volume (440 vs 77). Vault!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 43 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien Hominid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Alien Hominid against 4.5 for Vault!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alien Hominid has 440 ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Alien Hominid's written reviews are positive against 71% of Vault!'s.

Alien Hominid ships an update every 43 months, Vault! every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Hominid | Vault! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-hominid-pda-games/id476161813/reviews)** | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **440** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Behemoth](https://appshunter.io/developer/406395548) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Hominid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-hominid-pda-games/id476161813)

Embark on a challenging 2D platforming adventure filled with gems to collect and enemies to defeat. Master over 500 levels and unlock more with a single purchase. This game offers addictive gameplay that tests your skills and provides hours of fun.

**Highlights:** 2D platformer gameplay, Gem collection, Enemy combat, Over 500 levels, 20+ achievements, In-app purchases for additional levels

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase All World Packs | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 💎 Lots of levels for the price
- 🎨 Retro art style
- 🕹️ Reminiscent of classic games like BattleBlock Theater

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of level editor/creator
- 📱 Controls not optimized for larger screens
- 🔋 Potential performance issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some users
- Joystick controls not responsive enough

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer support
- Implement level editor/creator
- Expand to other popular Behemoth games like Castle Crashers and Alien Hominid


### Vault!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147)

Experience thrilling pole vaulting with intuitive tap-and-hold controls. Navigate challenging environments, collect coins to unlock characters, and compete for the highest score. Enjoy endless arcade fun with physics-based challenges.

**Highlights:** Intuitive single-touch pole vaulting, Physics-based arcade action, Unlockable unique characters, Game Center support for competition, Coin collection for upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Coins 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Coins 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Coins 3 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Retro graphics and animations
- 💡 Innovative pole vaulting mechanic
- 🎉 Great time-waster game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 💰 Intrusive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔁 Lack of content variety after unlocking all characters

**Reported bugs**

- Pole glitching out after continuing from an ad
- Respawning in unwinnable positions after continuing
- Invisible walls causing unexpected deaths

**Requested features**

- More playable characters with unique abilities
- Different game modes (e.g., time trial, challenges)
- Varied environments and level designs
- Customization options for the vaulting pole


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Hominid free?

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

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alien Hominid or Vault!?

Alien Hominid is rated higher. Alien Hominid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 440 ratings, while Vault! averages 4.5 from 77 ratings.

### Do Alien Hominid or Vault! have ads?

Vault! shows ads; Alien Hominid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Hominid or Vault!?

Alien Hominid ships an update every 43 months, and Vault! every 5 months. Most recently, Alien Hominid was updated on November 1, 2026 and Vault! on November 1, 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.*