Comparison

Into the Dead vs Vector

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

Head to head
About

Into the Dead

Survive a relentless zombie apocalypse by running as fast as possible. Arm yourself with powerful weapons and loyal companions to fend off the undead horde. Compete with friends and players worldwide for the highest scores in this intense survival experience.

Highlights
  • Intense zombie survival gameplay
  • Unlock weapons and perks
  • Collect canine companions
  • Mission sets for challenges
  • Global leaderboards and friend challenges
  • Multiple control schemes
Features
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Into the Dead throws you into the gruesome world of the zombie apocalypse where there are no second chances. Do what you have to in order to stay alive, keep moving as fast as you can, and protect yourself by any means necessary. When the Dead are rising, run! FEATURES: • Intense gameplay with stunning visuals, featuring Metal support, and high-quality sound design depicting a grim zombie apocalypse • Unlock an arsenal of powerful weapons and perks to help you stay alive • Collect loyal canine companions to help keep the horde off your back • Mission Sets provide constant challenges to overcome • Challenge your friends to beat your high scores and compete on global leaderboards with Facebook and GameCenter support • Multiple control schemes with 3D touch support (requires compatible device) • Share your runs with friends using ReplayKit (requires iOS 9) • Share progress between devices using iCloud • Ongoing updates to deliver new modes, features, and content We love to hear from our players! On Twitter? Drop us a line @pikpokgames and join the conversation with #IntoTheDead Into the Dead is free to play but offers some game items for purchase with real money.

About

Vector

Become an urban ninja in a dystopian future, performing parkour moves to escape a totalitarian regime. Master cool tricks, use helpful gadgets, and explore a maze-like city across dozens of challenging levels. Engage in daily challenges and compete with others in this remastered runner.

Highlights
  • Parkour-themed runner gameplay
  • Perform dozens of cool tricks
  • Utilize useful boosters and gadgets
  • Explore a maze-like city with new levels
  • Daily special levels and increased difficulty modes
  • Updated graphics and interface
  • Community features for sharing achievements
Features
Currently charting
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In the gloomy world of the distant future, the freedom and will of man is suppressed by the all-powerful Big Brother – a totalitarian regime that watches your every move. But you're not going to be a submissive slave of the system, are you? Time to run! Vector is a parkour-themed runner from the creators of the legendary Shadow Fight series, and it's back in a remastered version! Become a real urban ninja, hide from your pursuers, and break free... now with updated style! COOL TRICKS Slides and somersaults: discover and perform dozens of moves from real tracers! USEFUL GADGETS Boosters will help you achieve any goals. Use them to elude pursuit and get the coveted 3 stars! A CHALLENGE FOR EVERYONE Vector is easy to master even for a novice player, but veterans of the genre will also find complex challenges for themselves. Surpass yourself! MEGAPOLIS OF THE FUTURE The maze-like city will try to keep you in. Explore a new location, as well as dozens of detailed levels, including some never seen before, and break free! NEW MODES There is always something to do in Vector. Every day a new special level awaits you: complete it or test your strength in increased difficulty mode! VISUAL UPGRADE Thanks to the improved interface and updated graphics, immersing yourself in the atmosphere of an adrenaline chase is even easier. Take the leap to freedom! BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY Share your achievements with other players and follow the development of the game! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VectorTheGame Twitter: https://twitter.com/vectorthegame

Screenshots

Into the Dead4 screens
Vector4 screens

Verdict

The call

Into the Dead and Vector both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Into the Dead's written reviews are positive against 63% of Vector's. Into the Dead also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Vector's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Into the Dead sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Vector sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Into the Dead against 4.8 for Vector. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 37K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Into the Dead's written reviews are positive against 63% of Vector's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Into the Dead ships an update every 3 months, Vector every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Into the Dead versus Vector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInto the DeadVector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10K ratings)4.8 (37K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better62.7% of reviews
Number of ratings10K37K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#105 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size318 MB305 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPikPokNekki Limited

Customer experience

Into the Dead

All ratings10,442 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews660 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.9%

Vector

All ratings36,846 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1,238 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative29.7%

User reviews

Into the Dead

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 💯 Classic zombie game
  • 🐕 Enjoyable dog companion

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Limited weapon variety without paying
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🔁 Repetitive environments

Vector

From 37K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth animations and realistic parkour
  • 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic for long-time fans
  • 💎 Great visuals and art style

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Progression system feels grindy
  • 💰 Monetization through ads and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes on some devices
  • 🔀 Loss of progress and features with updates

Bugs and requests

Into the Dead

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes during gameplay
  • Issues with ad integration disrupting gameplay

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes and environments
  • Ability to purchase weapons with in-game currency
  • Improved story or narrative elements
  • Multiplayer or co-op functionality

Vector

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing or crashing on launch
  • Unstable camera and control issues
  • Progression and save data not persisting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Endless mode or additional game modes
  • More level variety and customization options
  • Ability to restore purchases and progress
  • Improved tutorial and instructions

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Into the Dead

One-time10
  • Small Coin Pack$0.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$2.99
  • Coin Doubler$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Premium Weapon - Crossbow$2.99
  • Wolf "Ghost"$3.99
  • Large Coin Pack$4.99
  • Companion: Sabre$4.99
  • Unlock all dogs (Blitz, Cairo, Titan, Ghost)$5.99
  • Huge Coin Pack$9.99
  • Super Coin Pack$19.99
11 purchases

Vector

One-time11
  • Vector unlock$0.99
  • 5.000 coins$0.99
  • Offer 1$0.99
Show 8 more
  • 10.000 coins$1.99
  • Offer 2$1.99
  • 15.000 coins$2.99
  • Offer 3$2.99
  • 25.000 coins$4.99
  • Offer 5$4.99
  • Offer 10$9.99
  • Offer 15$14.99

Questions

Is Into the Dead free?
Into the Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vector free?
Vector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Into the Dead or Vector?
Vector is rated higher. Into the Dead averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Vector averages 4.8 from 37K ratings.
Do Into the Dead or Vector have ads?
Both Into the Dead and Vector show ads.
Which is updated more often, Into the Dead or Vector?
Into the Dead ships an update every 3 months, and Vector every 5 weeks. Most recently, Into the Dead was updated on September 24, 2026 and Vector on September 25, 2026.

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