Comparison

3AK Sprinting vs VaultBuddy

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

Head to head
About

3AK Sprinting

This app provides advanced AI-powered tools for runners, including stride analysis, personalized coaching, and structured workout programs. It also features nutrition tracking and daily challenges to help athletes improve performance and build discipline.

Highlights
  • AI stride and form analysis
  • Personalized AI coaching
  • Custom workout programs
  • Smart nutrition tracking
  • Daily challenges
  • Performance tracking and analytics
Features
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Sprinting is the fastest way to get fit, 3AK makes it simple while guiding you every step of the way. You don't need hours of jogging to change your health. A few short sprint sessions a week can lift your cardio fitness, build lean muscle, and give you more energy — in a fraction of the time. 3AK builds your plan, coaches your technique, and tracks every step of your progress. WHY SPRINTING - Time-efficient — real results in 20–30 minutes, not endless miles - Heart & lungs — raise your VO2 max and cardiovascular fitness - Strength & power — build lean muscle that steady-state cardio can't - All-day burn — keep your metabolism working after you finish WHAT YOU GET - A personalized plan — adaptive sprint sessions built around your level and updated as you improve - Daily readiness check — tell 3AK how your body feels and it tunes the session to match - AI sprint analysis — breaks your run into phases (reaction, drive, acceleration, top-end, speed, finish) so you know exactly what to work on - Sprint Age — see how fit you really are, and watch it get younger as you train - Strength training — guided lifts that build the power behind your speed - Snap-to-log nutrition — photograph a meal for instant calories and macros NEVER SPRINTED? PERFECT. No track, no experience, no problem. 3AK meets you where you are and coaches you every step — from your first stride to your fastest. Start sprinting smarter. Download 3AK and feel the difference in weeks, not months. Join 50,000+ people already training with purpose. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION 3AK requires a subscription to access all features, including AI Stride & Form Analysis, AI Coaching, Custom Workout Programs, Smart Nutrition Tracking, Daily Challenges, and Performance Analytics. Subscription prices and plans are displayed within the app at the time of purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime through Apple ID Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://agate-elm-c96.notion.site/3AK-Privacy-Policy-2ef5370fd0a080b5b5e0f3923e47fe68?source=copy_link Terms of Service: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=d3cbe04f-3efc-4612-86ab-83971d8c244e 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

3AK Sprinting4 screens
VaultBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: VaultBuddy at freemium against 3AK Sprinting's subscription. VaultBuddy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 3AK Sprinting's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 9) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. 3AK Sprinting sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days 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

VaultBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3AK Sprinting has 2.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of 3AK Sprinting's written reviews are positive against 100% of VaultBuddy's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
3AK Sprinting versus VaultBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3AK SprintingVaultBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.4K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#135 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHRISTIAN MICAH JONESPujati LLC

Customer experience

3AK Sprinting

All ratings2,392 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative27.4%

VaultBuddy

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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

3AK Sprinting

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
2 purchases

VaultBuddy

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

Questions

Is 3AK Sprinting free?
3AK Sprinting 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, 3AK Sprinting or VaultBuddy?
VaultBuddy is rated higher. 3AK Sprinting averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while VaultBuddy averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do 3AK Sprinting or VaultBuddy have ads?
Neither 3AK Sprinting nor VaultBuddy shows ads.

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