# Jupiter Jump vs Vault!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jupiter Jump at none against Vault!'s 4. Jupiter Jump also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (985 vs 77). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Jupiter Jump asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Jupiter Jump against 4.5 for Vault!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jupiter Jump has 985 ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Jupiter Jump's written reviews are positive against 71% of Vault!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jupiter Jump | Vault! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (985 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-jump/id839301889/reviews) | **[4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **985** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### Jupiter Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-jump/id839301889)

Tap to control an astronaut, dodging mines and navigating through portals and gates in this fast-paced arcade game. Compete with friends via Game Center for high scores.

**Highlights:** Tap to maneuver astronaut, Dodge mines, Navigate portals and gates, Action-packed gameplay, Compete via Game Center

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and fun
- 👍 Great retro style
- 👍 Nostalgic experience
- 👍 Competitive high scores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Misleading ad removal purchase
- 🔍 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Ads not fully removed after purchase
- 🔍 Combo display obstructs gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Ads still show after paid removal

**Requested features**

- Add pause button
- Introduce power-ups and customization
- Expand game modes and content
- Improve performance and stability
- Provide true ad-free experience


### 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 Jupiter Jump free?

Jupiter Jump is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vault! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jupiter Jump or Vault!?

Vault! is rated higher. Jupiter Jump averages 4.4 out of 5 from 985 ratings, while Vault! averages 4.5 from 77 ratings.

### Do Jupiter Jump or Vault! have ads?

Vault! shows ads; Jupiter Jump does not.

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

Jupiter Jump ships an update every 5 months, and Vault! every 5 months. Most recently, Jupiter Jump was updated on October 9, 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.*