Comparison

Time Surfer 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

Time Surfer

Embark on an intergalactic journey, surfing through space and diving into cosmic waves. Rewind time to correct errors and escape the universe's end. This game offers a unique experience for those who dream beyond the stars.

Highlights
  • Space surfing gameplay
  • Dive into cosmic waves
  • Rewind time to fix mistakes
  • Outrun the end of the universe
  • Intergalactic exploration
Features
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Time waits for no one except you: the Time Surfer. Surf across the galaxy & dive into the waves. Rewind time to fix your mistakes & outrun the end of the universe. Dream beyond the stars my intergalactic child. * App Store Editors’ Choice * 4.5/5 - Touch Arcade * IGN App of the Day Follow us on Twitter: @kumobius

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

Time Surfer4 screens
Vector Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Time Surfer at none against Vector Classic's shown. Time Surfer also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Vector Classic's advantage is chart position (#4 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 701). On price, rating, update cadence 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

Time Surfer costs $0.99 and Vector Classic $0.99 up front. Time Surfer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Time Surfer against 4.9 for Vector Classic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 701 and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Time Surfer's written reviews are positive against 55% of Vector Classic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Surfer ships an update every 5 months, Vector Classic every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Time Surfer versus Vector Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime SurferVector Classic
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.8 (701 ratings)4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better55.3% of reviews
Number of ratings7012.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#4 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB237 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperKumobiusNekki Limited

Customer experience

Time Surfer

All ratings701 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews676 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.5%

Vector Classic

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

User reviews

Time Surfer

From 701 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Awesome visuals
  • 🎶 Fantastic music
  • 🕹️ Unique time-rewind mechanic

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Lack of new content/updates
  • 💰 In-app purchases for power-ups
  • 🕹️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly

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

Time Surfer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Missions not tracking properly
  • Rewind feature not always working as expected
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and game modes
  • Multiplayer functionality
  • Additional characters and customization options

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

6 purchases

Time Surfer

One-time6
  • Cupcake$0.99
  • Layer Cake$1.99
  • Cake Slice$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Whole Cake$4.99
  • Wedding Cake$9.99
  • Cake Planet$19.99
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 Time Surfer free?
Time Surfer 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, Time Surfer or Vector Classic?
Vector Classic is rated higher. Time Surfer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 701 ratings, while Vector Classic averages 4.9 from 2.8K ratings.
Do Time Surfer or Vector Classic have ads?
Vector Classic shows ads; Time Surfer does not.
Which is updated more often, Time Surfer or Vector Classic?
Time Surfer ships an update every 5 months, and Vector Classic every 4 months. Most recently, Time Surfer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Vector Classic on October 12, 2026.

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