Comparison

The Impossible Game 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

The Impossible Game

Guide an orange square through challenging levels by tapping to jump over obstacles. Instant death and respawns await any mistake. Features an addictive soundtrack and practice mode with checkpoints.

Highlights
  • One-tap controls
  • Challenging levels
  • Instant death and respawns
  • Practice mode with checkpoints
  • Unlockable medals
  • Stats page
Features
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Featured as App of the Week! #2 in the US! #2 in Canada! The best selling Xbox Live Indie Game comes to iPhone - it's quite possibly the world's hardest game! With just one control, tapping the screen to jump, guide your orange square over spikes and jump onto blocks to get to the end of the level. Any mistake will result in instant death and a respawn at the beginning of the level. With an awesome soundtrack synced to the game you’ll quickly become addicted! Also included is a Practice Mode, allowing you to lay checkpoints along the way. Try and unlock medals throughout the game, including beating the game with no flags. Check out the Stats page, where you can show off to your friends how far you got! Praise for The Impossible Game on iPhone: "The most original platform gaming I've ever experienced... A ton of fun" - Touch Arcade "Insanely addictive" - Destructoid "Lovely, clean graphics and addictive music" - Gizmodo "Words can't describe how 'right' this feels." - DIYgamer "An incredible ride. High-tempo, life-or-death, and completely seamless. 4/5" - 148 Apps "A great boredom buster. 9/10" - NXT Gamer "A minimalistic yet very stylish design that draws you in and keeps you coming back for more" - App Advice More Info: http://flukedude.com/theimpossiblegame

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

The Impossible Game4 screens
Vector Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vector Classic at 4.9 against The Impossible Game's 4.1. Vector Classic also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 325) and chart position (#4 vs #12). The Impossible Game's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and 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

The Impossible Game costs $0.99 and Vector Classic $0.99 up front. The Impossible Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vector Classic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vector Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vector Classic has 2.8K ratings behind it against 325, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of The Impossible Game'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

The Impossible Game ships an update every 4 weeks, Vector Classic every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
The Impossible Game versus Vector Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Impossible GameVector Classic
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.1 (325 ratings)4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews — better55.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3252.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#12#4 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB237 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFlukeDude LtdNekki Limited

Customer experience

The Impossible Game

All ratings325 ratings
Positive74.8%
Neutral6.8%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews441 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative26.8%

Vector Classic

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

User reviews

The Impossible Game

From 325 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive and challenging gameplay
  • 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
  • 🕹️ Simple yet effective controls
  • 🏆 Sense of achievement when completing levels
  • 💯 Original and unique concept

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid levels after initial purchase
  • 📱 Lack of optimization for larger screens
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🕹️ Overly difficult, not suitable for casual gamers

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

The Impossible Game

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not loading properly
  • Cube disappearing during gameplay
  • Lag and performance issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and level packs
  • Level editor and ability to create custom levels
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Optimization for newer devices

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

1 purchases

The Impossible Game

One-time1
  • Level Pack$0.99
10 purchases

Vector Classic

One-time10
  • 2.000 coins$0.99
  • 5,000 Coins$0.99
  • 10,000 Coins$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 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 The Impossible Game free?
The Impossible Game costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Vector Classic free?
Vector Classic costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Impossible Game or Vector Classic?
Vector Classic is rated higher. The Impossible Game averages 4.1 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while Vector Classic averages 4.9 from 2.8K ratings.
Do The Impossible Game or Vector Classic have ads?
Vector Classic shows ads; The Impossible Game does not.
Which is updated more often, The Impossible Game or Vector Classic?
The Impossible Game ships an update every 4 weeks, and Vector Classic every 4 months. Most recently, The Impossible Game was updated on October 12, 2026 and Vector Classic on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, The Impossible Game or Vector Classic?
The Impossible Game currently peaks at #12 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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