Vector Classic vs Backflip Madness
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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)
Backflip Madness
Perform spectacular tricks and stunts in this fast-paced extreme sports game. Master parkour acrobatics, execute multiple backflips, and compete for high scores. Enjoy realistic physics and unlock achievements.
- Multiple backflips and locations
- Parkour/Free running acrobatics
- Realistic ragdoll physics
- Achievements and leaderboards
- Action replay
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Backflip Madness is a fast-paced, parkour-flavored extreme sports game. Your goal is simple - make tons of spectacular tricks and stunts. Take it to the extreme! Features: - Multiple backflips and locations - Parkour / Free running acrobatics - Realistic ragdoll physics and simulation - Achievements and leaderboards (Game Center) - 3 difficulty levels - Action replay - Normal and ninja outfits Simple and addictive backflip platformer game. Jump from the roof or platform, flip from the cliff, train backflips and become real flip master! Take a break, kill the time, make some backflips or epic fails! Watch PewDiePie playing Backflip Madness on his channel!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backflip Madness at none against Vector Classic's 10. Backflip Madness also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (82% vs 55%). Vector Classic's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, chart position 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
Vector Classic costs $0.99 and Backflip Madness $0.99 up front. Vector Classic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Backflip Madness asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vector Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 13K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Vector Classic's written reviews are positive against 82% of Backflip Madness's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Vector Classic ships an update every 4 months, Backflip Madness every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Vector Classic | Backflip Madness |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better | 4.5 (13K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | 82.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #4 — better | #7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 237 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Nekki Limited | Gamesoul Studio |
Customer experience
Vector Classic
Backflip Madness
User reviews
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
Backflip Madness
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🎨 Unique control scheme
- 🤸♂️ Realistic backflipping physics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Limited number of levels
- 🔁 Repetitive after completing levels
- 🎨 Basic graphics
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
Backflip Madness
Reported bugs
3 issues- Replay feature not working
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent landing detection
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and obstacles
- Ability to save and share replays
- More character customization options
- Additional backflip types and moves
- Multiplayer or competitive modes
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
Backflip Madness
No in-app purchases
Questions
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