# Hopeless vs Vault!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hopeless at 96% against Vault!'s 71%. Hopeless also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (251 vs 77). Vault!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 15 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hopeless 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.

Hopeless holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 251 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Hopeless's written reviews are positive against 71% of Vault!'s.

Hopeless ships an update every 15 months, Vault! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hopeless | Vault! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-space-shooting/id839584986/reviews)** | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **96.5% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Upopa Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140797199) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### Hopeless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-space-shooting/id839584986)

Defend cute Blobs from monsters on an abandoned planet in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Tap to fire, but be careful not to hit your friends or scare them too much. Survive increasingly intense waves of enemies and unlock new weapons and modes.

**Highlights:** Multi-touch fire system, Retro disco aesthetic, Two game modes, Unlockable rewards, Fast-paced reflex-based gameplay, Monster shooting mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Mega Blaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Refugee Blobs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blob Expedition | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Purse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blob Caravan | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Double Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Sack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Lot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Chest | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Great for reaction time
- 👍 Nostalgic art style
- 👍 Intense and adrenaline-rushing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔄 Wish it was still updated
- 🔄 "Gutted the first game" sentiment
- 🔄 "Where's the original" sentiment
- 🔄 "Gets challenging at later waves" sentiment

**Reported bugs**

- Game was "gutted"
- First game updated to a less desirable version

**Requested features**

- Update the game
- Bring back the old version of the first game
- Add an "original mode"
- Make more games like this
- Free roam game with different characters and weapons


### 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 Hopeless free?

Hopeless 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, Hopeless or Vault!?

Hopeless is rated higher. Hopeless averages 4.8 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while Vault! averages 4.5 from 77 ratings.

### Do Hopeless or Vault! have ads?

Both Hopeless and Vault! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hopeless or Vault!?

Hopeless ships an update every 15 months, and Vault! every 5 months. Most recently, Hopeless was updated on November 9, 2026 and Vault! on November 1, 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.*