# Ninja Hero Cats vs Vault!

The clearest difference is ads: Ninja Hero Cats at none against Vault!'s shown. Ninja Hero Cats also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ninja Hero Cats sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ninja Hero Cats holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Ninja Hero Cats's written reviews are positive against 71% of Vault!'s.

Ninja Hero Cats ships an update every 2 months, Vault! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ninja Hero Cats | Vault! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-hero-cats/id732790539/reviews)** | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **77** |
| Positive reviews | **79.7% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### Ninja Hero Cats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-hero-cats/id732790539)

Become a feline warrior, wielding samurai swords and hurling absurd objects at monstrous sea creatures. Explore procedurally generated worlds, collect treasures, and unleash powerful upgrades to become a whirlwind of destruction. Enjoy fast-paced action and infinite fun with this unique runner game.

**Highlights:** Samurai sword combat, Hilarious projectile weapons, Upgrade abilities, Procedurally generated levels, Collect hidden treasures, Fortune cookie rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Pearls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Goldfish | $0.99 | one-time |
| HEAVY PROJECTILES | $0.99 | one-time |
| THROWING DISCS | $0.99 | one-time |
| FRUIT PROJECTILES | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Pearls | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Goldfish | $7.99 | one-time |
| 200 Pearls | $15.99 | one-time |
| 170000 Goldfish | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 😻 Cute and adorable cats
- 🎶 Great music and sound effects
- 🎨 Amazing art and graphics
- 🎮 Good controls and mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Annoying and intrusive ads
- 📉 Grinding can be tedious
- 🔄 Restarting the whole game after losing
- ⚠️ Ads take up significant screen space
- 💸 Microtransactions and pearls needed

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Game freezes on certain levels
- Progress is erased
- Game crashes after update
- Game won't load on older devices

**Requested features**

- More attacks and abilities
- Shop for better weapons
- More game modes
- Targeting system for attacks
- More levels to play


### Vault!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147)

Experience thrilling pole vaulting with intuitive tap-and-hold controls. Navigate challenging environments, collect coins to unlock characters, and compete for the highest score. Enjoy endless arcade fun with physics-based challenges.

**Highlights:** Intuitive single-touch pole vaulting, Physics-based arcade action, Unlockable unique characters, Game Center support for competition, Coin collection for upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Coins 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Coins 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Coins 3 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Retro graphics and animations
- 💡 Innovative pole vaulting mechanic
- 🎉 Great time-waster game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 💰 Intrusive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔁 Lack of content variety after unlocking all characters

**Reported bugs**

- Pole glitching out after continuing from an ad
- Respawning in unwinnable positions after continuing
- Invisible walls causing unexpected deaths

**Requested features**

- More playable characters with unique abilities
- Different game modes (e.g., time trial, challenges)
- Varied environments and level designs
- Customization options for the vaulting pole


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ninja Hero Cats free?

Ninja Hero Cats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vault! free?

Vault! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ninja Hero Cats or Vault!?

Ninja Hero Cats is rated higher. Ninja Hero Cats averages 4.8 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Vault! averages 4.5 from 77 ratings.

### Do Ninja Hero Cats or Vault! have ads?

Vault! shows ads; Ninja Hero Cats does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ninja Hero Cats or Vault!?

Ninja Hero Cats ships an update every 2 months, and Vault! every 5 months. Most recently, Ninja Hero Cats was updated on October 20, 2026 and Vault! on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*