# FencingPool vs FencingVault

The clearest difference is rating: FencingVault at 5.0 against FencingPool's 3.8. FencingPool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FencingVault sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FencingPool asks for nothing beyond the download.

FencingVault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

FencingPool ships an update fortnightly, FencingVault monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FencingPool | FencingVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fencingpool/id6475802024/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fencingvault/id6771156769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Baraff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457412144) | [FencingVault](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896772985) |

## What reviewers say

### FencingPool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fencingpool/id6475802024)

This app streamlines fencing tournament management by directly importing pool data from a popular website. It highlights your upcoming bouts, allows direct score recording, and provides a clear grid display of your results for easy comparison.

**Highlights:** Direct pool data import, Highlights upcoming bouts, Direct score recording, Grid display of bout scores, QR code scanning for pool data, Left/right-handed fencer tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FencingVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fencingvault/id6771156769)

Organize and analyze your fencing bouts with this app. Store videos, take notes on opponents, and generate personalized game plans. Access your footage from your phone or the cloud, and share it with coaches.

**Highlights:** Organize bout videos by tournament and event, Searchable video library, Private opponent scouting reports, Cloud backup and access, AI-powered pre-bout game plans, Coach notes integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FV Regional Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| FV National Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| FV Olympic Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| FV Club Coach Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| FV Standard Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| FV Regional Annual | $54.99 | per year |
| FV National Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| FV Olympic Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| FV Club Coach Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| AI Quick Prep - 5 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FencingPool free?

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

### Is FencingVault free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FencingPool or FencingVault?

FencingVault is rated higher. FencingPool averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while FencingVault averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do FencingPool or FencingVault have ads?

Neither FencingPool nor FencingVault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FencingPool or FencingVault?

FencingPool ships an update fortnightly, and FencingVault monthly. Most recently, FencingPool was updated on October 3, 2026 and FencingVault on October 8, 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.*
