Max Payne Mobile vs Vector Classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Max Payne Mobile
Experience a dark, story-driven action-shooter where you play as a framed detective fighting for justice. Utilize groundbreaking slow-motion gunplay and uncover a twisted plot to clear your name.
- Bullet Time® slow-motion gunplay
- HD quality resolution and textures
- Retina supported resolution
- Touch screen optimized gameplay
- Customizable controls
- Multiple aiming modes
- Rockstar Games Social Club integration
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Max Payne, the award-winning title is now available for iOS. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Max Payne is a relentless story-driven game about a man on the edge, fighting to clear his name while struggling to uncover the truth about his slain family amongst a myriad of plot-twists. The groundbreaking original cinematic action-shooter, Max Payne introduced the concept of Bullet Time® in videogames. Through its stylish slow-motion gunplay combined with a dark and twisted story, Max Payne redefined the action-shooter genre. Universal App: Max Payne is supported on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 4, iPad 1, iPad 2, the new iPad. Features: • Max Payne's signature slow motion gunplay, Bullet Time® • Stunningly sharp, HD quality resolution and textures • Retina supported resolution for the new iPad • Gameplay tailored for touch screen devices • Highly customizable controls • Multiple aiming modes • Rockstar Games Social Club integration to track stats, unlock cheats and more* *Rockstar Games Social Club supported on the iPhone4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and the new iPad only. Cheats are still accessible on older devices. For those using the "Skip to Level" cheat, we recommend that you have weapons in your inventory; as you will start a new level with your current weapon set. Languages Supported: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian and Japanese. Mobile Version developed by War Drum Studios www.wardrumstudios.com Find out more: www.rockstargames.com See videos: www.youtube.com/rockstargames Follow us: www.faceboook.com/rockstargames www.twitter.com/rockstargames
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 Max Payne Mobile's 4.4. Vector Classic also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and chart position (#6 vs #18). Max Payne Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence 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
Max Payne Mobile costs $2.99 and Vector Classic $0.99 up front. Vector Classic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Max Payne Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vector Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Max Payne Mobile'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.
Max Payne Mobile ships an update every 5 months, Vector Classic every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Max Payne Mobile | Vector Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.1K ratings) | 4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews — better | 55.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | 2.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #18 | #6 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.7 GB | 237 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Rockstar Games | Nekki Limited |
Customer experience
Max Payne Mobile
Vector Classic
User reviews
Max Payne Mobile
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Great controls
- 💯 Faithful to the original
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 🕹️ Satisfying bullet time
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🎮 Sensitive/awkward controls
- 🔇 Audio problems
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating levels
- 💰 Overpriced for an old game
Vector Classic
From 2.8K 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
Max Payne Mobile
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when shooting
- Saves not working properly
- Compatibility issues with iOS 11
Requested features
4 requests- Port Max Payne 2 and 3 to mobile
- Add controller support
- Improve customization options
- Optimize 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
Max Payne Mobile
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
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