Comparison

Vector Deflect vs Stream Trace

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

Head to head
About

Vector Deflect

Features
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Deflect the storm with speed! Vector Deflect is a minimalist geometric action game where movement is your weapon. Control a vector spark and slice through the digital void. Unique Mechanics: - Dash Control: Slide to move instantly and leave a cutting trail behind you. - Trail Cutting: Your trail destroys red bullets on contact. - Energy Conversion: Cut through blue bullets to transform them into tracking missiles. - Combo System: Chain your dashes and conversions to clear waves and rack up points. Features: - Neon Minimalist Style: Smooth 60FPS visuals with elegant glow effects. - Strategic Dodging: Learn to use your dash not just for evasion, but for tactical counter-attacks. - Global Challenge: Compete for the high score in a fast-paced geometric arena. Speed is your shield. Dash into Vector Deflect now!

About

Stream Trace

Features
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Prepare for a high-octane digital assault in Stream Trace! This unique roguelike shoot 'em up lets you draw the path of your combat vehicle, allowing for tactical positioning and devastating laser strikes. Blast through waves of enemies with auto-firing neon bullets and use your execution laser to cut down anything in your way. Level up to choose powerful roguelike upgrades—from homing missiles to support drones and bullet-time abilities. Can you survive long enough to face the massive sector bosses? Features: - Innovative path-drawing combat mechanic. - Deep roguelike progression with 20+ unique upgrades. - Intense boss battles every 5 sectors. - Stylish synthwave aesthetic and neon visuals. - Overdrive and Bullet-Time special abilities.

Screenshots

Vector Deflect3 screens
Stream Trace3 screens

Verdict

The call

Vector Deflect and Stream Trace are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vector Deflect ships an update every 6 weeks, Stream Trace every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Vector Deflect versus Stream Trace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVector DeflectStream Trace
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKorin DelasNevad Brise

In-app purchases

None

Vector Deflect

No in-app purchases

None

Stream Trace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vector Deflect free?
Vector Deflect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stream Trace free?
Stream Trace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vector Deflect or Stream Trace have ads?
Both Vector Deflect and Stream Trace show ads.
Which is updated more often, Vector Deflect or Stream Trace?
Vector Deflect ships an update every 6 weeks, and Stream Trace every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vector Deflect was updated on November 5, 2026 and Stream Trace on October 31, 2026.

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