# Zephyr Strike vs Vector

The clearest difference is rating: Vector at 5.0 against Zephyr Strike's 2.0. Vector also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Zephyr Strike's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Vector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zephyr Strike | Vector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zephyr-strike/id6761872355/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vector-arcade-survival/id6813308115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 117 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dilermando Barbosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/523825323) | [ERIC JAY MORRISON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888040604) |

## What reviewers say

### Zephyr Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zephyr-strike/id6761872355)

Engage in intense vertical arcade-style combat, dodging bullets and defeating waves of enemies. Earn upgrades and unlock new aircraft to improve your chances of survival and achieve higher scores.

**Highlights:** Vertical shoot-em-up gameplay, Wave-based enemy encounters, In-run power-ups and upgrades, Permanent aircraft upgrades, Unlockable aircraft, Leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vector-arcade-survival/id6813308115)

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.

**Highlights:** One-handed joystick controls, Momentum-driven movement, Automatic directional shooting, Procedural enemy waves, Tactical power-up system, Boss battles, Leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zephyr Strike free?

Zephyr Strike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vector free?

Vector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zephyr Strike or Vector?

Vector is rated higher. Zephyr Strike averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Vector averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Zephyr Strike or Vector have ads?

Zephyr Strike shows ads; Vector does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zephyr Strike or Vector?

Zephyr Strike ships an update every 2 days, and Vector every 2 days. Most recently, Zephyr Strike was updated on October 31, 2026 and Vector on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*