Canabalt vs Vector Classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Canabalt
Escape a collapsing city by running and jumping with a single button. This classic infinite runner offers new game modes, multiple characters, and a thrilling race for survival.
- One-button controls
- Infinite runner gameplay
- New game modes
- Multiple characters
- High score chasing
- Two-player option
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"Fantastic... Super-simple, pixel-perfect, great music and sound." - daringfireball.net "Canabalt is pure genius." -necessarygames.com Escape the destruction of your city with just one button! The game that popularized the infinite runner genre is back with new game modes and support for every dang phone and tablet thingy! ------------------------- "This "daring escape" platformer is simply beautiful and beautifully simple." -Kotaku "It's going to be quite some time before you find something so simple so thrilling again." -Offworld "Canabalt is actually much more intense than you'd assume of a game which requires a single finger to play." -GameSpy ------------------------- Play any of the 8 new game modes with one or two players, dash across rooftops with four different runners, or just chase that high score in the classic futile race for survival. ------------------------- "It's all very lovely and full of poignant subtext. And awesomeness. Canabalt is a prime example of a simple idea executed extremely well." -JayIsGames "I have never seen a concept so richly and successfully realized in such a simple yet stunningly complete form. Canabalt represents the power and potential of small independent games." -gameinmind.com "Music is another component that is just perfect - it enhances the strange and unsettling setting of the game and also gives a sense of speed with a hint of hope that quick feet might be the salvation to the horror." -bartsnews.net
Vector Classic
Experience a thrilling arcade-style game where you embody a free runner escaping a totalitarian regime. Utilize parkour-inspired moves to navigate rooftops and evade capture. With intuitive controls and challenging levels, this game offers an exciting chase.
- Parkour-inspired action gameplay
- Arcade-style chase mechanics
- Intuitive controls
- Sophisticated level designs
- Over 40 challenging levels
- Lifelike parkour animations
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The best parkour-inspired action game is now available! Vector lets you break free and run! Don't get caught! Vector is an exciting, arcade-style game featuring you as the exceptional free runner who won’t be held down by the system. The game opens with a view into a totalitarian world where freedom and individually is nothing more than a distant dream. But the heart of a freerunner is strong, and you soon break free. Run, vault, slide and climb using extraordinary techniques based on the urban ninja sport of Parkour all while being chased by “Big Brother” who’s sole purpose is to capture you and bring you back. Inspired by the practice and principles of Parkour, Vector’s intuitive controls please players of all levels, and sophisticated level designs challenge the most demanding players with fast-paced timing puzzles as the traceur “flows” over the dystopian rooftops. Game Features: - Arcade gameplay from the makers of the Shadow Fight games - Astoundingly lifelike Parkour-inspired moves made possible by Cascadeur animation tools - 40+ challenging levels - Quick to learn, challenging to master The Press Loves Vector: “The way Vector mimics the movements of real-life parkour practitioners is quite impressive... I can’t wait to be entrapped in Vector’s promising mix of direction and magnitude.” (appadvice.com) “Vector is thrilling, rich in variety and it reminds us of Stick Run, but offers much more elaborate animations.” (fbgamer.de) "The only cool way to run from all your problems." (Gamezebo.com)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Vector Classic at 4.9 against Canabalt's 4.3. Vector Classic also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 84) and chart position (#8 vs #139). Canabalt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Canabalt costs $2.99 and Vector Classic $0.99 up front. Vector Classic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Canabalt asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vector Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vector Classic has 3K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Canabalt's written reviews are positive against 55% of Vector Classic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Canabalt ships an update every 2 months, Vector Classic every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Canabalt | Vector Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (84 ratings) | 4.9 (3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews — better | 55.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 84 | 3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #139 | #8 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 237 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Finji | Nekki Limited |
Customer experience
Canabalt
Vector Classic
User reviews
Canabalt
From 84 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 👍 Atmospheric music and sound effects
- 🎨 Unique retro pixel art style
- 💡 Randomized obstacles for replayability
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive for a simple game
- 🔍 Lack of screen optimization for newer devices
- 🔇 No option to disable music
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
Vector Classic
From 3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Nostalgic and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Stylish visuals and smooth animations
- 🏃♂️ Thrilling parkour experience
- 💯 Best mobile parkour game
Room to improve
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
- 🔍 Difficult to complete levels perfectly
- 💰 Ads in a paid game
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
Bugs and requests
Canabalt
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on iOS 14
- Sound effects not working on some devices
- High scores not displaying correctly
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to turn off music
- More game modes and levels
- Online leaderboards and achievements
- Controller support
Vector Classic
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes on launch or during loading
- Trick activation not working as expected
- Levels not loading or progressing properly
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Checkpoint system to avoid restarting levels
- Endless mode or level creator
- More customization options for the character
- Ability to play own music in the background
In-app purchases
Canabalt
No in-app purchases
Vector Classic
- 2.000 coins$0.99
- 5,000 Coins$0.99
- 10,000 Coins$1.99
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- 6.000 coins$2.99
- 15,000 Coins$2.99
- 10.000 coins$4.99
- 25,000 Coins$4.99
- 22.000 coins$9.99
- 55,000 Coins$9.99
- 85,000 Coins$14.99









