VectorBattle vs FighterJet Retro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VectorBattle
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VECTOR BATTLE - THE ULTIMATE RETRO ARCADE EXPERIENCE Step into the neon-lit arcade halls of the 1980s with VectorBattle, a stunning tribute to classic vector graphics gaming. This isn't just another retro game—it's a love letter to the golden age of arcade shooters. ▸ CLASSIC ARCADE ACTION Navigate through increasingly challenging geometric battlefields. Dodge enemy ships, fire with precision, and survive wave after wave of vector-based threats. Every round brings new challenges and faster enemies. ▸ AUTHENTIC VECTOR GRAPHICS Experience the distinctive visual style of classic arcade machines like Tempest and Asteroids. Clean vector lines, glowing trails, and geometric perfection combine to create a mesmerizing retro aesthetic. ▸ MULTIPLE CONTROL STYLES • Touch Buttons - Classic arcade-style controls • Swipe Controls - Modern gesture-based gameplay • Game Controller Support - Full MFi controller compatibility ▸ PROGRESSIVE DIFFICULTY Start easy, master the fundamentals, then face the ultimate challenge: • EASY - Learn the ropes • MEDIUM - Test your skills • HARD - For arcade veterans • EXTREME - Only the best survive ▸ CUSTOMIZABLE EXPERIENCE • Choose from 4 distinct ship designs • Customize your ship's trail color • Enable rapid-fire or auto-fire modes • Toggle screen shake and visual effects • Practice mode for skill building ▸ COMPETE FOR GLORY Track your high scores and compete against yourself. Enter your name like the arcade legends of old—three letters, infinite bragging rights. ▸ IMMERSIVE AUDIO Original synthesizer soundtrack and authentic arcade sound effects transport you straight back to the 80s. ▸ NO ADS, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Pure arcade gaming without interruptions. One unlock, endless retro action. Whether you're a veteran gamer who remembers pumping quarters into cabinet machines, or a newcomer discovering the timeless appeal of vector graphics, VectorBattle delivers addictive, challenging, and beautiful arcade action. The high score table is waiting. Can you claim the top spot? INSERT COIN TO CONTINUE...
FighterJet Retro
Pilot a jet through 100 levels of pixel-art arcade chaos. Experience fast-paced vertical scrolling gameplay with challenging bosses and power-ups. Play the first 15 levels for free, then unlock the full campaign with a single purchase.
- 100-level campaign
- Hand-tuned bosses
- Unlock full campaign with one purchase
- Game Center leaderboards
- Power-ups
- One-thumb portrait controls
- Offline play
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This game was made entirely by AI — every pixel, every note of music, and all the code. To every kid out there: reach out to me, let's build your own game together, and we'll ship it to the App Store. Earth's outer orbit is overrun. Strap in, pilot. FighterJet Retro is a fast, brutal, pixel-art arcade shoot-'em-up — built to feel like the cabinets you grew up sneaking quarters into. No ads. No tracking. No internet required to play. Just you, your jet, and 100 levels of escalating chaos. Play the first 15 levels free. Hooked? Unlock all 100 levels — every boss, every power-up — with a single one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. No nonsense. FEATURES • 100-level campaign with hand-tuned bosses every 5 levels • Free to start — fly levels 1–15, then unlock the full campaign with one purchase • Game Center leaderboards — battle for the global top score • Power-ups: Wingman, Triple Shot, Heavy Round, Multi-Direction, Heart • Distinct boss patterns — each fight forces a new strategy • Continuous campaign with autosave — pick up where you died • Replay any unlocked level from the Levels screen • Local high-score board — chase your own ghost across runs • Retro chiptune soundtrack with separate Music & SFX volume • Procedurally shifting backgrounds — the sky changes every 5 levels • One-thumb portrait controls — drag to fly, auto-fire handles the rest • Pause anytime with one tap • Plays offline (Game Center leaderboards need a connection) WHAT YOU WON'T FIND • Zero ads — ever • No subscriptions, no consumable IAP — just one optional unlock for the full game • Zero tracking — your data stays on your device • Zero account required to play — no login, no sync, no nonsense FOR FANS OF Classic vertical-scrolling arcade shooters: chiptune, pixel art, bullet patterns to learn, bosses to memorize. If you've ever sunk a quarter into one, you know what's waiting. REQUIREMENTS iOS 14 or later. iPhone X and newer. Portrait orientation. Designed for one-thumb play. Ready to push back the invasion?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FighterJet Retro at 14.0 against VectorBattle's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. VectorBattle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FighterJet Retro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | VectorBattle | FighterJet Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ralf Langhoff | Ali Shariatmadari |
In-app purchases
VectorBattle
- Full Version$0.99
FighterJet Retro
- Unlock All 100 Levels$0.99









