# Ski Jump 18 vs Vault!

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Vault! at 11.0 against Ski Jump 18's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ski Jump 18 sells 12 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Ski Jump 18 against 4.5 for Vault!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 77 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Ski Jump 18's written reviews are positive against 71% of Vault!'s.

Ski Jump 18 ships an update every 3 months, Vault! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ski Jump 18 | Vault! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ski-jump-18/id792931653/reviews)** | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **77** |
| Positive reviews | **73.1% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Perfect Dude S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498490654) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### Ski Jump 18

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ski-jump-18/id792931653)

Experience classic ski jumping with a retro aesthetic. Compete in various single-player modes or challenge others online across 55 diverse hills. Master precise controls for takeoff, flight, and landing to achieve the best scores.

**Highlights:** Retro graphics mode, 55 ski jumping hills (K50-K250), Single-player modes (World Cup, 4 Jumps Tournament), Online multiplayer challenges, Customizable jumper gear, Adjustable control sensitivity

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Superhero 2 Suit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skeleton Suit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Suit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gentleman Suit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Poland Suit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Norway Suit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Canada Suit | $2.99 | one-time |
| USA Suit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Estonia Suit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big coins pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Germany Suit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### 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 Ski Jump 18 free?

Ski Jump 18 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, Ski Jump 18 or Vault!?

Ski Jump 18 is rated higher. Ski Jump 18 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Vault! averages 4.5 from 77 ratings.

### Do Ski Jump 18 or Vault! have ads?

Both Ski Jump 18 and Vault! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ski Jump 18 or Vault!?

Ski Jump 18 ships an update every 3 months, and Vault! every 5 months. Most recently, Ski Jump 18 was updated on October 11, 2026 and Vault! on October 13, 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.*
