# Fnorder vs Vector

The clearest difference is rating: Vector at 5.0 against Fnorder's 2.6. Vector also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 113 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Fnorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (995 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Fnorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fnorder has 995 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Fnorder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vector's.

Fnorder ships an update every 113 months, Vector every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fnorder | Vector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (995 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fnorder/id301048987/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vector-remote-viewing/id6777106120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **995** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 113 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steve Jackson Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/301048990) | [PhantomLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802416814) |

## What reviewers say

### Fnorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fnorder/id301048987)

Receive encoded messages and instructions from secret masters. Use it for decision-making or to entertain friends. Includes beautiful illuminated wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Encoded messages from secret masters, Decision-making assistance, Entertain friends, Illuminated wallpapers, Original design

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amusing and entertaining
- 💡 Unique and quirky concept
- 🤔 Thought-provoking content
- 🤩 Sparks creativity and imagination

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing or unclear purpose
- 🤷‍♂️ Lack of clear instructions or guidance
- 🙄 Meaningless or nonsensical phrases
- 😒 Not for everyone's taste

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to save or share generated phrases
- More customization options
- Integration with other apps or services
- Expanded content or themes


### Vector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vector-remote-viewing/id6777106120)

Practice a structured six-stage protocol for remote viewing. This app guides you through blind targets, ideograms, sensory contact, and detailed analysis. Track your progress with honest statistics and learn the history of this discipline.

**Highlights:** Six-stage Coordinate Remote Viewing protocol, Blind targets with encrypted coordinate cues, Pen-first ideogram creation, Structured analysis and discipline, Blind judging against candidate photos, Guided monitor mode with pacing and prompts, Ideogram lexicon and session export

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vector Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Vector Pro | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fnorder free?

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

### Is Vector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fnorder or Vector?

Vector is rated higher. Fnorder averages 2.6 out of 5 from 995 ratings, while Vector averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fnorder or Vector have ads?

Neither Fnorder nor Vector shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fnorder or Vector?

Fnorder ships an update every 113 months, and Vector every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fnorder was updated on October 7, 2026 and Vector on September 24, 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.*
