Comparison

Pole Vault App vs VaultBuddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pole Vault App

This app helps pole vaulters and coaches track jumps, analyze progress, and improve technique. Log detailed jump data, attach videos, and utilize new coach-specific features for organized training.

Highlights
  • Detailed jump logging
  • Video upload and download
  • Fast search and filtering
  • Progress analytics and graphs
  • Coach Mode for feedback
  • Cloud data storage
Features
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The Pole Vault App is a powerful training companion designed by pole vaulters, for pole vaulters. Track every jump, analyze your progress, and now — coach smarter with the all-new Coach Mode. Whether you’re an athlete chasing a PR or a coach managing multiple vaulters, the Pole Vault App gives you the tools to stay organized, data-driven, and focused on improvement. Key Features • Detailed Jump Tracking Log every vault with precision. Track pole length, pole weight, grip, approach details, step count, custom tags, notes, and more — all tailored specifically for pole vault training. • Video Upload & Download Attach videos directly to individual jumps. Review technique, compare sessions, and download clips anytime for deeper analysis or sharing. • Fast Search & Filtering Instantly find past jumps using powerful search and filters. No more flipping through notebooks or endless scrolling. • Progress Analytics Visualize your development with clean, easy-to-read graphs built from your real vault data. Spot trends, improvements, and areas to focus on. • Coach Mode (NEW) Designed specifically for coaches: Record and upload videos for athletes Add notes and feedback per vault Keep athlete jumps organized and accessible Save time while delivering higher-quality coaching • Simple & Intuitive Design A clean, distraction-free interface built for athletes and coaches on the go. • Secure & Reliable Your data is safely stored in the cloud, so your entire pole vault journey is always protected and accessible. Whether you’re just getting started or training at a high level, the Pole Vault App helps you train smarter, stay motivated, and make every jump count. Track Smarter. Jump Higher. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VaultBuddy

This app provides pole vaulters with structured training tools to organize drills, plan sessions, and track technical details. Built by athletes, it aims to bring clarity and confidence to every workout, helping users execute better vaults through intentional training.

Highlights
  • Organize drills and plan sessions
  • Track technical details
  • Browse drill library with video demonstrations
  • Save favorite drills
  • Build custom training routines
  • Store vault setup details
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VaultBuddy is designed specifically for pole vaulters who want more structure, clarity, and confidence in their training. Built by athletes, for athletes, it helps you organize drills, plan sessions, and track key technical details - so every workout has purpose. You can start using VaultBuddy for free, with access to core planning and organization tools. With VaultBuddy, you can: • Browse the full drill list, with a selection of drills available for free • Unlock the complete pole vault drill library with video demonstrations and detailed cues through a subscription • Explore drills organized by vault phase, technique, and training category • Save favorite drills for quick access • Build custom training routines for individuals or groups • Plan structured sessions by reordering exercises and managing training flow • Store and reference vault setup details, including run-up marks, pole specs, grip height, standards, and bar ranges Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or part of a training group, VaultBuddy helps you stay organized and focused on what matters most: executing better vaults through intentional, structured training. No distractions. No guesswork. Just pole vault training - done right.

Screenshots

Pole Vault App4 screens
VaultBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pole Vault App and VaultBuddy both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of VaultBuddy's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pole Vault App's. VaultBuddy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pole Vault App sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and VaultBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pole Vault App against 5.0 for VaultBuddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VaultBuddy has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Pole Vault App's written reviews are positive against 100% of VaultBuddy's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pole Vault App versus VaultBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPole Vault AppVaultBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaleb RiderPujati LLC

Customer experience

Pole Vault App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

VaultBuddy

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Pole Vault App

Subscriptions18
  • Bronze Monthly Subscription$1.491 Month
  • Silver Monthly Subscription$2.491 Month
  • Bronze Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
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  • Gold Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Silver Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Base Monthly Coach Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Gold Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Bronze Annual Subscription$14.491 Year
  • Performance Monthly Coach Sub$19.991 Month
  • Silver Annual Subscription$23.991 Year
  • Bronze Monthly Subscription$28.991 Year
  • Elite Monthly Coach Subscription$39.991 Month
  • Gold Annual Subscription$47.491 Year
  • Silver Annual Subscription$47.991 Year
  • Base Annual Coach Subscription$94.991 Year
  • Gold Annual Subscription$94.991 Year
  • Performance Annual Coach Sub$189.991 Year
  • Elite Annual Coach Subscription$379.991 Year
2 purchases

VaultBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • VaultBuddy Pro$14.991 Month
  • VaultBuddy Pro$99.001 Year

Questions

Is Pole Vault App free?
Pole Vault App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VaultBuddy free?
VaultBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pole Vault App or VaultBuddy?
Pole Vault App and VaultBuddy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Pole Vault App or VaultBuddy have ads?
Pole Vault App shows ads; VaultBuddy does not.

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