Vector Classic vs IMPOSSIBLE ROAD
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)
IMPOSSIBLE ROAD
Navigate a thrilling, minimalist arcade experience where precise control is key to survival. Guide a vessel down a dynamic track, scoring points for each gate passed. Master the art of risk and reward to climb the leaderboards.
- Minimalist arcade gameplay
- Risk and reward scoring
- Rollercoaster-like tracks
- Hair-pin bends and jumps
- Universal app support
- Game Center leaderboards
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IMPOSSIBLE ROAD is a pure, minimal arcade game about risk, reward, and rollercoasters. "9/10" - Edge Online Game of the Week - PocketGamer Guide THE VESSEL down the roller coaster-like track at speed, scoring for each gate you make it through. Navigate hair-pin bends, jumps, banked curves and adverse camber in the quest for the perfect line. And when you learn how to cheat the game, and you discover that it is rewarded not punished, the leaderboards will belong to you. - Universal app, for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch. - 3D Touch support (3D Touch compatible device required) - Support for iOS controllers and some other arcade control peripherals. - 4 colour themes - Original minimal techno soundtrack. - Game Center leaderboards. - Challenge your friends to beat your score. [Controls] Touch the left side of the screen to turn left, touch the right side of the screen to turn right. Touch your score to show the Quick Restart button. [Credits] Design, coding, art and audio - Kevin Ng @gradiance Play testing and feedback - the wonderful people of @GameDevEd: Andy Durdin @adurdin Trevor Fountain @doches Aaron Dron @tinyblob Jonathan Brodsky @jonbro Paul Scott Canavan @abigbat Gillian Patterson NAE TWITTER Andy Watson @andywatson00 Peter Van Der Watt @tenebrious Ian Usher @FatConan Ben Newbon @bennewbon Gavin Jones @aotumedia Kayleigh Boyd @Silverlynxcat
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Vector Classic at 4.9 against IMPOSSIBLE ROAD's 4.1. Vector Classic also leads on chart position (#6 vs unranked) and review sentiment (55% vs 44%). IMPOSSIBLE ROAD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On 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 IMPOSSIBLE ROAD $2.99 up front. Vector Classic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. IMPOSSIBLE ROAD asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vector Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 739 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Vector Classic's written reviews are positive against 44% of IMPOSSIBLE ROAD's.
Vector Classic ships an update every 4 months, IMPOSSIBLE ROAD every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Vector Classic | IMPOSSIBLE ROAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better | 4.1 (739 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews — better | 43.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 739 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #6 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 237 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nekki Limited | WONDERFUL LASERS |
Customer experience
Vector Classic
IMPOSSIBLE ROAD
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
IMPOSSIBLE ROAD
From 739 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and addictive
- 🎨 Minimalist design
- 🎶 Great music
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent controls
- 🔍 Ball obstructs view of track
- 💥 Extremely difficult
- 🕰️ Frustratingly short runs
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
IMPOSSIBLE ROAD
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on high scores
- Left turn input issues
- Unresponsive controls
Requested features
5 requests- Difficulty settings
- Customizable ball/track colors
- Tilt-based controls
- Longer gameplay sessions
- Checkpoint system
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
IMPOSSIBLE ROAD
No in-app purchases
Questions
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