# Pole Vault Journal vs VaultBuddy

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pole Vault Journal | VaultBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pole-vault-journal/id6755203269/reviews) | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaultbuddy/id6757767539/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Pierce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834688325) | [Pujati LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868828690) |

## What reviewers say

### Pole Vault Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pole-vault-journal/id6755203269)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### VaultBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaultbuddy/id6757767539)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VaultBuddy Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| VaultBuddy Pro | $99.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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