Comparison

Vector Classic vs BADLAND 2

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

Head to head
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)

About

BADLAND 2

Embark on a visually stunning side-scrolling adventure with physics-based gameplay. Navigate challenging levels with new elements and compete globally in online events. Experience an immersive audiovisual journey.

Highlights
  • Imaginative single-player campaign
  • Global online challenges
  • Intuitive two-touch controls
  • Immersive audiovisual experience
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
  • Game Center and iCloud support
  • 3D Touch support
Features
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The sequel to Apple’s Game of the Year -winning BADLAND with over 100 million players! Apple Editors' Choice worldwide! Winner - Excellence in gameplay - IMGA Awards Mobile Nordic Game of the Year - Nordic Games AppAdvice Paid iPad App of the year! 5 / 5 "Even more gorgeous than the first one" -- TouchArcade 5 / 5 "A masterpiece" -- AppAdvice 5 / 5 "Exhilarating and enjoyable" -- Apple’N'Apps 9.3 / 10 "A must have” -- iTopNews.de 9.2 / 10 "Stunning" -- Multiplayer.it 9 / 10 "Seriously, this is one of the best looking games you're ever going to stick onto your iPad or iPhone" -- PocketGamer "Fantastic new sequel" -- The Verge “Takes everything to love about BADLAND and turns it up to 11” -- Slide to Play "Brilliantly crafted side scrolling adventure game that should earn a place on your Christmas list immediately" -- AppSpy Witness the award-winning world of BADLAND in even more stunning beauty with levels that extend and scroll to all directions. Survive through new elements such as liquids, flamethrowers, frost, magma, water and volumetric burning light. Fall down deadly rifts, fly to any direction and race & jump along the surfaces as a rolling character on your way to safety. Challenge your friends and strangers in constantly updating global online events. Race against their best performances and rise in the global rankings. Languages: English, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, Español, Português, Pyccknñ, Čeština, Suomi, 中文, 한국어, 日本語. Compatible with iPhone 4 and upwards, iPod Touch & upwards and iPad 2 & iPad mini (1st gen) and upwards Features: - A SINGLE PLAYER campaign with deviously imaginative levels * Internet connection not required for single player - Global ONLINE CHALLENGES * Challenge your friends and others in asynchronous online events - Intuitive two-touch controls combined with innovative level design - Highly immersive audiovisual gaming experience - best enjoyed with headphones - Universal app optimized for iPhones and iPads - Game Center and iCloud support * Progress synced between all linked iOS devices - Achievements & online leaderboards - 3D Touch support * Super precise flying using touch * Quick actions added to home screen icon to quickly access single player and online The award-winning BADLAND took side scrollers to the next level with its innovative physics-based gameplay combined with stunning, atmospheric graphics and audio. BADLAND 2 takes that further with a lot of new features, crazy levels, online events and even more stunning graphics than in the original. Follow us: Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/badlandgame Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/badlandgame Blog - http://www.badlandgame.com

Screenshots

Vector Classic4 screens
BADLAND 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BADLAND 2 at none against Vector Classic's 10. BADLAND 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 55%). Vector Classic's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and chart position (#6 vs #86). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Vector Classic costs $0.99 and BADLAND 2 $0.99 up front. Vector Classic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BADLAND 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vector Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Vector Classic's written reviews are positive against 79% of BADLAND 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vector Classic ships an update every 4 months, BADLAND 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Vector Classic versus BADLAND 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVector ClassicBADLAND 2
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better4.6 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better1K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#6 — better#86
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB122 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperNekki LimitedHypeHype Oy

Customer experience

Vector Classic

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

BADLAND 2

All ratings1,006 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews922 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative14.3%

User reviews

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

BADLAND 2

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Unique and challenging gameplay
  • 🕰️ Addictive and fun to play
  • 👍 Great value for money
  • 🕹️ Improved from the first game

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating at times
  • 🔍 Lack of content compared to the first game
  • 🎮 Missing local multiplayer and level editor
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of tutorial or guidance

Bugs and requests

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

BADLAND 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to connect to online servers
  • Controls feel unresponsive at times
  • Certain levels are impossible to complete
  • Crashes on launch for some users

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add level editor
  • Implement local multiplayer
  • Provide more single-player levels
  • Optimize for newer devices
  • Add difficulty settings or a skip level option

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Vector Classic

One-time10
  • 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
None

BADLAND 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vector Classic free?
Vector Classic costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is BADLAND 2 free?
BADLAND 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vector Classic or BADLAND 2?
Vector Classic is rated higher. Vector Classic averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while BADLAND 2 averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.
Do Vector Classic or BADLAND 2 have ads?
Vector Classic shows ads; BADLAND 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Vector Classic or BADLAND 2?
Vector Classic ships an update every 4 months, and BADLAND 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Vector Classic was updated on October 20, 2026 and BADLAND 2 on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, Vector Classic or BADLAND 2?
Vector Classic currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and BADLAND 2 at #86. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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