# Catch the Ark vs Vault!

The clearest difference is rating: Vault! at 4.5 against Catch the Ark's 3.9. Catch the Ark's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Catch the Ark sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vault! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Catch the Ark's written reviews are positive against 71% of Vault!'s.

Catch the Ark ships an update every 3 months, Vault! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catch the Ark | Vault! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-ark/id558506788/reviews) | **[4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PlaySide](https://appshunter.io/developer/551505830) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### Catch the Ark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-ark/id558506788)

Guide three adorable creatures down treacherous jungle rapids on a raft to escape an impending flood. Dodge hazards, outrun enemies, and collect coins to purchase power-ups and new boats in this action-packed adventure.

**Highlights:** Steer raft down perilous rapids, Dodge rocks, crocs, and fish, Collect coins for power-ups, Unlock new boats, Colorful graphics and animations, Challenge friends on leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 20,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 100,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Multiplier | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 250,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1,000,000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2 Million Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5 Million Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute characters
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Missions not tracking properly

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after intro
- Boats not registering for missions
- Freezing and black screens
- Inability to load or open the app

**Requested features**

- More levels and progression
- Ability to continue from last checkpoint
- Multiplayer mode
- Customization options
- Optimization for newer devices


### 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 Catch the Ark free?

Catch the Ark 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, Catch the Ark or Vault!?

Vault! is rated higher. Catch the Ark averages 3.9 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Vault! averages 4.5 from 77 ratings.

### Do Catch the Ark or Vault! have ads?

Vault! shows ads; Catch the Ark does not.

### Which is updated more often, Catch the Ark or Vault!?

Catch the Ark ships an update every 3 months, and Vault! every 5 months. Most recently, Catch the Ark was updated on September 6, 2026 and Vault! on August 25, 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.*