Comparison

Boost 2 vs Vector Classic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Boost 2

Experience thrilling tunnel racing with new game modes, including online multiplayer. Enjoy a redesigned interface, Game Center integration for leaderboards and achievements, and support for Retina and iPad displays. This update brings bug fixes and optimizations for an enhanced gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Three new game modes
  • Online multiplayer
  • Redesigned interface and HUD
  • Game Center integration
  • Online leaderboards
  • Achievements
  • Retina and iPad support
Features
Currently charting
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Thank you for playing. Your support helps an independent developer make fun, original and exciting games! The major update to the original version of the game has arrived. Boost 2 features: + Three brand new game modes, including online multiplayer + A completely redesigned interface and HUD + Game Center with online leaderboards and achievements + Retina and iPad support + Many other bug fixes and optimizations Thank you everyone for your continued support and feedback. Your encouragement and excitement for this game has been overwhelming, to say the least. I continue to look forward to hearing your feedback! Boost was featured as one of the best games of 2009 by Apple, and has even been featured in their iPod Touch commercial! "...among the iPhone tunnel games, Boost is king" - Touch Arcade "It was the best tunnel racer when it was originally released in 2009, and I'm having a hard time thinking of a better one that has been released since then" - Touch Arcade "I don’t consider myself a fan of racing games, but Boost 2 was a welcome change to my usual gaming fare." - AppAdvice "Lanis has crafted a beautiful tunnel-racer that makes its predecessor, Cube Runner, look crude by comparison" - Thumb Spree "Addicting Solid Tunnel Game" - itunesgames.net Featured by Apple in "Hot New Games" Featured on Touch Arcade's "Best iPhone Games: October 2009"

About

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.

Highlights
  • Parkour-inspired action gameplay
  • Arcade-style chase mechanics
  • Intuitive controls
  • Sophisticated level designs
  • Over 40 challenging levels
  • Lifelike parkour animations
Features
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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)

Screenshots

Boost 23 screens
Vector Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boost 2 at 91% against Vector Classic's 55%. Boost 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Vector Classic's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and chart position (#4 vs #52). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Boost 2 costs $1.99 and Vector Classic $0.99 up front. Vector Classic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Boost 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vector Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vector Classic has 2.8K ratings behind it against 556, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Boost 2'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boost 2 ships an update fortnightly, Vector Classic every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Boost 2 versus Vector Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoost 2Vector Classic
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (556 ratings)4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better55.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5562.8K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#52#4 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB237 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJonathan LanisNekki Limited

Customer experience

Boost 2

All ratings556 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews445 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.3%

Vector Classic

All ratings2,848 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews1,303 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative39.0%

User reviews

Boost 2

From 556 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth controls
  • 💎 Stunning visuals
  • 🎨 Vibrant colors
  • 🎵 Catchy soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔚 Lack of game modes
  • 🕹️ Sensitive controls
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 🔍 Small text/UI elements

Vector Classic

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What 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

Boost 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable controls
  • Additional game modes
  • Level progression system
  • Music playlist integration
  • Difficulty settings

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

None

Boost 2

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Vector Classic

One-time10
  • 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

Questions

Is Boost 2 free?
Boost 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vector Classic free?
Vector Classic costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boost 2 or Vector Classic?
Vector Classic is rated higher. Boost 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 556 ratings, while Vector Classic averages 4.9 from 2.8K ratings.
Do Boost 2 or Vector Classic have ads?
Vector Classic shows ads; Boost 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Boost 2 or Vector Classic?
Boost 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Vector Classic every 4 months. Most recently, Boost 2 was updated on October 11, 2026 and Vector Classic on October 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Boost 2 or Vector Classic?
Boost 2 currently peaks at #52 in the App Store charts, and Vector Classic at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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