# Hue Ball vs Vault!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vault! at every 5 months against Hue Ball's every 87 months. Vault! also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Hue Ball's advantage is ratings volume (310 vs 77) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 11.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hue Ball 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 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 310 and 77 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Hue Ball's written reviews are positive against 71% of Vault!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hue Ball ships an update every 87 months, Vault! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hue Ball | Vault! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (310 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-ball/id957527514/reviews) | **[4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault/id1009227147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **310** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 87 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Unept](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159852090) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### Hue Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-ball/id957527514)

A relaxing yet challenging arcade game that combines pinball, shuffleboard, and bubble shooter mechanics. Aim to score points and earn extra lives on a dynamic, ever-changing playing field. Compete with friends on the Game Center Leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-shoot gameplay, Dynamic, evolving playing field, Skill-based scoring and extra lives, Game Center Leaderboard integration, Ad removal in-app purchase

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet complex
- 👍 Enjoyable and fun
- 👍 Great music and sound
- 👍 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads after paying for no ads
- 🐛 Lack of control over aim
- 🐛 Game can be cheap/unfair
- 🐛 Gets boring quickly
- 🐛 Lack of content/variety

**Reported bugs**

- Ads displayed despite purchase
- Lack of aim control
- Balls hitting barrier unfairly

**Requested features**

- Add instruction page
- Add more game modes
- Ability to play external music
- Add upgrades or cosmetic changes


### 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 Hue Ball free?

Hue Ball 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, Hue Ball or Vault!?

Vault! is rated higher. Hue Ball averages 4.3 out of 5 from 310 ratings, while Vault! averages 4.5 from 77 ratings.

### Do Hue Ball or Vault! have ads?

Both Hue Ball and Vault! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hue Ball or Vault!?

Hue Ball ships an update every 87 months, and Vault! every 5 months. Most recently, Hue Ball was updated on October 14, 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.*