Comparison

Vector Classic vs IMPOSSIBLE ROAD

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

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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

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.

Highlights
  • Minimalist arcade gameplay
  • Risk and reward scoring
  • Rollercoaster-like tracks
  • Hair-pin bends and jumps
  • Universal app support
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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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

Screenshots

Vector Classic4 screens
IMPOSSIBLE ROAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vector Classic ships an update every 4 months, IMPOSSIBLE ROAD every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Vector Classic versus IMPOSSIBLE ROAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVector ClassicIMPOSSIBLE ROAD
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better4.1 (739 ratings)
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews — better43.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better739
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB115 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNekki LimitedWONDERFUL LASERS

Customer experience

Vector Classic

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

IMPOSSIBLE ROAD

All ratings739 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive43.7%
Neutral10.7%
Negative45.5%

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

IMPOSSIBLE ROAD

From 739 App Store ratings

What 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

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

IMPOSSIBLE ROAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vector Classic free?
Vector Classic costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is IMPOSSIBLE ROAD free?
IMPOSSIBLE ROAD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vector Classic or IMPOSSIBLE ROAD?
Vector Classic is rated higher. Vector Classic averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while IMPOSSIBLE ROAD averages 4.1 from 739 ratings.
Do Vector Classic or IMPOSSIBLE ROAD have ads?
Vector Classic shows ads; IMPOSSIBLE ROAD does not.
Which is updated more often, Vector Classic or IMPOSSIBLE ROAD?
Vector Classic ships an update every 4 months, and IMPOSSIBLE ROAD every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vector Classic was updated on September 29, 2026 and IMPOSSIBLE ROAD on September 29, 2026.

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