Comparison

Pole Vault Journal 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 Journal

This app allows pole vaulters and coaches to quickly record training sessions and identify patterns for performance improvement. Track equipment, techniques, and progress, with optional private iCloud syncing. It is ad-free and does not track users.

Highlights
  • Log training sessions
  • Track poles and grips
  • Record approach details
  • Monitor bar progress
  • Add meet notes
  • Optional iCloud syncing
Features
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Pole Vault Journal helps vaulters and coaches log sessions fast and spot trends that lead to PRs. Track poles, grips, approaches, bar progress, meet notes, and more—optionally syncing privately with your iCloud account via CloudKit. No ads. No tracking.

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 Journal4 screens
VaultBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pole Vault Journal at none against VaultBuddy's 2. VaultBuddy's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. VaultBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Pole Vault Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pole Vault Journal against 5.0 for VaultBuddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Pole Vault Journal versus VaultBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPole Vault JournalVaultBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven PiercePujati LLC

Customer experience

Pole Vault Journal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VaultBuddy

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

In-app purchases

None

Pole Vault Journal

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VaultBuddy

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

Questions

Is Pole Vault Journal free?
Pole Vault Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VaultBuddy free?
VaultBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pole Vault Journal or VaultBuddy?
Pole Vault Journal and VaultBuddy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Pole Vault Journal or VaultBuddy have ads?
Neither Pole Vault Journal nor VaultBuddy shows ads.

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