# Time Surfer vs Vector Classic

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Surfer | Vector Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (701 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-surfer/id549361775/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vector-classic/id562989701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 701 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#4** |
| Size | 39 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kumobius](https://appshunter.io/developer/449069247) | [Nekki Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101320102) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-surfer/id549361775)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cupcake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Layer Cake | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cake Slice | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whole Cake | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Cake | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cake Planet | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Multiplayer functionality
- Additional characters and customization options


### Vector Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vector-classic/id562989701)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Casual, #18 Top Paid · Action, #57 Top Paid · Games, #86 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2.000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6.000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10.000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 22.000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 55,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 85,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Nostalgic and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Stylish visuals and smooth animations
- 🏃‍♂️ Thrilling parkour experience
- 💯 Best mobile parkour game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
- 🔍 Difficult to complete levels perfectly
- 💰 Ads in a paid game
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*