Yard Vector vs Maelstrom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Yard Vector
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Master the angle. Trust the bounce. Own the yard. Yard Vector is a sharp archery puzzle game where every shot is about precision, planning, and satisfying ricochets. Aim, release, and watch your arrow carve through the arena as it bounces from walls, hits marks, and creates clean chain reactions. Simple to play, hard to perfect. Each yard challenges you to find the best line with limited arrows. Go for direct shots, risky bank shots, clever rebounds, and high-score chains. The better your read, the cleaner your clear. Play through a large collection of crafted puzzle yards, return daily for a fresh challenge, or push your skill in Endless Mode as the arenas become tougher and more unpredictable. Build your streak. Chase three-star clears. Climb the ranks. Unlock badges for smart shots, perfect runs, gold marks, big chains, and bold ricochets. With a dark neon style, fast portrait gameplay, and smooth arcade puzzle flow, Yard Vector is built for quick sessions that keep pulling you back for one more perfect shot. Read the angle. Chain the yard.
Maelstrom
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Enter the vector storm. Maelstrom: Vector Arcade is a fast, score-driven arcade shooter built around shifting geometric webs. Swipe around each web, fire into its lanes, and destroy incoming enemies before they reach your ship. Every level brings a new shape, rhythm, and tactical challenge. Survive escalating waves, unleash ZAP when the screen becomes overwhelming, and enter OVERDRIVE for an even more intense run. FEATURES ⢠Fast swipe-and-fire controls ⢠A wide variety of distinctive vector webs ⢠Escalating enemy waves and hazards ⢠ZAP emergency weapon ⢠OVERDRIVE mode ⢠Optional rewarded continue ⢠Local high-score chasing ⢠English, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, and Japanese support How long can you survive the vector storm?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Yard Vector at none against Maelstrom's shown. Maelstrom's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Yard Vector ships an update monthly, Maelstrom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yard Vector | Maelstrom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | NEXTEARTH LTD | John Verco |
In-app purchases
Yard Vector
No in-app purchases
Maelstrom
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Yard Vector free?
Is Maelstrom free?
Do Yard Vector or Maelstrom have ads?
Which is updated more often, Yard Vector or Maelstrom?
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