Comparison

VaultBuddy vs Pole Vault Analyzer

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

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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.

About

Pole Vault Analyzer

Features
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Coaches will find this iPhone and iPad Pole Vault video analysis app a valuable addition to their pole vault toolkit. The app will provide detailed performance metrics and insightful analysis that elevate can a pole vaulters performance. With precise measurements (such as a plant angle, takeoff velocity, max inversion and more) this app provides you with a valuable performance profile. The phase breakdown highlights your technique, noting areas like plant, swing, and extension, helping you identify strengths and weaknesses. This app will provide the comprehensive analysis need to enhance technique... for both beginners and seasoned vaulters. The app goes beyond simple statistics—it delivers actionable recommendations, like "your hips never rose above your hands". With targeted advice, coaches and vaulters will have a clear path to advancing skills. The app works best when your camera (or phone) is held wide and it is held still. The vaulter should be allowed to move through the frame as they run, plant, takeoff and finish their vault. After you save you video with your camera or camera app, you load it from your photos and press the blue icon (top right) to analyze the video. To save the analysis, you would press the upload button at the bottom. The analysis will now be found in the app's history tab (top left), and it can be emailed from there. The app will attempt to provide an ANALYSIS REPORT with: PERFORMANCE METRICS Approach Speed Plant Angle Post-Plant Separation Takeoff Velocity Max Inversion Approach Speed Extension Timing PHASE BREAKDOWNS Approach Plant Take-off Swing time and max Angle Extension off the pole Bar Clearance As well as: ___________________________ RECOMMENDATIONS TECHNICAL SUMMARY OVERALL ASSESSMENT CRITICAL ISSUES KEY RECOMMENDATIONS Download the Pole Vault video analysis app today and take the guesswork out of training. With advanced features, detailed reporting, and expert recommendations, you can transform weaknesses into strengths and elevate a vaulter's performance.

Screenshots

VaultBuddy4 screens
Pole Vault Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VaultBuddy at Free against Pole Vault Analyzer's $0.99. VaultBuddy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Pole Vault Analyzer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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

VaultBuddy is free to download; Pole Vault Analyzer costs $0.99 up front. VaultBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Pole Vault Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VaultBuddy versus Pole Vault Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVaultBuddyPole Vault Analyzer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPujati LLCSydney White

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VaultBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • VaultBuddy Pro$14.991 Month
  • VaultBuddy Pro$99.001 Year
None

Pole Vault Analyzer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VaultBuddy free?
VaultBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pole Vault Analyzer free?
Pole Vault Analyzer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do VaultBuddy or Pole Vault Analyzer have ads?
Neither VaultBuddy nor Pole Vault Analyzer shows ads.

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