Asteroid 3D vs Vector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Asteroid 3D
Experience a 3D space arcade shooter with 20 unique waves, each offering distinct mechanics and music. Master powerups, face challenging boss battles, and uncover a narrative through a radio system. Enjoy immersive gameplay with a first-person cockpit view and intuitive controls.
- 20 unique waves with distinct mechanics
- Two epic boss battles
- 8 strategic powerups
- Full 3D space combat with zero-gravity physics
- Narrative radio system
- Retro pixel art mode
- Practice mode for individual waves
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Dive into the ultimate 3D space arcade experience! Asteroid 3D redefines the classic asteroid shooter with 20 hand-crafted waves, each featuring unique mechanics, music, and skyboxes. From stealth fields and gravity wells to a retro pixel art mode, no two waves play the same. Your mission: survive escalating challenges, master 8 strategic powerups, and face off against two epic boss battles—culminating in the 4-phase Planet Breaker showdown. Why You’ll Love Asteroid 3D: - 20 Unique Waves (+ 1 hidden retro break easter egg) – Each with its own theme, mechanic, and narrative. - Two Epic Boss Battles – The Guardian and the Planet Breaker, both with multi-phase combat. - 8 Powerups – Stackable abilities like Rapid Fire, Shield, and Instant Kill for strategic depth. - Full 3D Space Combat – True zero-gravity physics, rotational inertia, and energy management. - Narrative Radio System – Unfold the story of a lone pilot searching for a lost crew. - Retro Mode – Pixel art shader, CRT effects, and a 2x score multiplier for old-school fans. - Practice Mode – Master individual waves before tackling the full campaign. Game Features: First-person cockpit view for immersive gameplay. Virtual joystick & haptic feedback for intuitive touch controls. 20 original music tracks – one for each wave. High score system with per-wave stats and leaderboards. Custom 3D models for asteroids, bosses, and powerups. Ready for the challenge? Download now and prove your skills in the most complete asteroid game on the App Store!
Vector
Pilot a glowing ship through an escalating field of geometric enemies in this one-thumb neon shooter. Master momentum and precision to survive the swarm, collect power-ups, and defeat challenging bosses. Compete for the top score on global leaderboards.
- One-handed joystick controls
- Momentum-driven movement
- Automatic directional shooting
- Procedural enemy waves
- Tactical power-up system
- Boss battles
- Leaderboards and achievements
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Find your flow. Survive the swarm. Vector: Arcade Survival is a one-thumb neon shooter built around momentum, precision, and the irresistible pull of one more run. Pilot a glowing vector ship through an escalating field of geometric enemies. Thrust to steer, line up your approach, and fire automatically when targets enter your sights. Every movement is a choice: drift through danger, redirect at the last second, or turn your momentum into the perfect attack. GRAB POWER UPS Collect Damage, Rapid Fire, Slow Motion, and Shield boosts. Activate them when you need an edge and manage their remaining charge through the run. MASTER THE SWARM Face enemy formations with distinct behaviors—from triangle chains and magnetic squares to perimeter shooters and relentless pursuers. BREAK THE BOSSES Survive periodic octagon boss battles featuring sweeping lasers and guided rockets you can dodge or shoot down. CHASE THE SCORE Build fast kill combos, earn hull repairs as the waves climb, unlock Game Center achievements, and compete on global and friends leaderboards. FEATURES • One-handed joystick controls • Momentum-driven zero-gravity movement • Automatic directional shooting • Escalating procedural waves • Tactical power-up bank • Boss battles and destructible rockets • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Original music, sound effects, and haptics • Designed for iPhone and iPad • Controller compatible How long can you hold the line?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Asteroid 3D at daily against Vector's every 2 days. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Asteroid 3D against 5.0 for Vector. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Asteroid 3D ships an update daily, Vector every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Asteroid 3D | Vector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Paul Guyot | ERIC JAY MORRISON |
In-app purchases
Asteroid 3D
No in-app purchases
Vector
No in-app purchases









