# Micro Battles vs Vault!

The clearest difference is rating: Vault! at 4.5 against Micro Battles's 4.0. Vault! also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 56%). Micro Battles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Micro Battles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vault! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vault! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Micro Battles's written reviews are positive against 71% of Vault!'s.

Micro Battles ships an update every 9 months, Vault! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Micro Battles | Vault! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-battles/id926251519/reviews) | **[4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### Micro Battles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-battles/id926251519)

Challenge friends to quick, head-to-head mini-games on a single device, inspired by retro 8-bit video games. Daily challenges keep the fun fresh, with an optional upgrade for unlimited access to all games.

**Highlights:** Head-to-head mini-games, Single device multiplayer, Retro 8-bit inspired, Daily changing challenges, Optional premium upgrade

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎮 Great way to pass time with friends
- 🕹️ Retro-style pixel art design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked to one game per day without premium
- 💰 Premium version considered overpriced
- 🔀 Repetitive gameplay due to limited game modes

**Reported bugs**

- Broken RNG leading to repeated games
- Occasional crashes and glitches
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes
- Implement single-player and online multiplayer options
- Allow players to choose which game 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 Micro Battles free?

Micro Battles 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, Micro Battles or Vault!?

Vault! is rated higher. Micro Battles averages 4.0 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Vault! averages 4.5 from 77 ratings.

### Do Micro Battles or Vault! have ads?

Vault! shows ads; Micro Battles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Micro Battles or Vault!?

Micro Battles ships an update every 9 months, and Vault! every 5 months. Most recently, Micro Battles was updated on October 16, 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.*