Comparison

Vector vs Space Menace

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

Head to head
About

Vector

Experience a retro space shooter with dazzling vector graphics and particle effects, reminiscent of unreleased 1980s arcade machines. Engage alien invaders with unique shield mechanics and collect power-ups in an asteroid bonus level.

Highlights
  • Advanced vector graphics and particle systems
  • Retro arcade-style gameplay
  • Alien shields requiring timed shots
  • Asteroid bonus level with power-ups
  • Analog synthesized sounds and retro soundtrack
  • iCade compatibility
Features
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Based on a mythical vector arcade machine of the late 1980s that was never released, Vector-Z is a space shooter with advanced vector graphics and particle systems designed to dazzle your senses… it's as if the 1980's arcades never went away and the games kept getting better. Vector-Z is a unique, retro-style arcade game with glowing multicolor vector-graphics, analog synthesized sounds, and a retro soundtrack with amazing spaced out tunes to zap extraterrestrial invaders to. Some of Vector-Z's aliens have shields you have to time your shots to break through. There’s also an asteroid bonus level where you can break up asteroids for points, and break up bigger asteroids for power-ups, including bonus shields, extra lives, score multiplier, and a faster fire rate. HINTS: • Vector-Z’s ship holds 2 missiles. One fires from each wing, so there’s a slight offset. There is also a brief reload time. • Aliens are worth more points when they are attacking you. Even more points when they are really close! • Go for the bonus points from accuracy: at 50% you get 100 pts per hit, 200 pts at 75%, 400 pts at 90%, and 800 bonus pts per hit with 100% accuracy! • Aim for the bigger asteroids to collect hexagonal power-ups Vector-Z is compatible with iCade, and requires iOS 7.1 or later.

About

Space Menace

Command your own fleet in this sci-fi strategy game. Manage resources, engage in tactical battles, and make critical decisions to shape the galaxy's fate. Rise from a single ship to a galactic force.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy gameplay
  • Fleet customization and management
  • Resource management
  • Tactical space battles
  • Multiple progression paths
  • Faction interaction
Features
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Space Menace is an epic sci-fi space RTS and battle game that puts you in the captain's chair, with the fate of the galaxy in your hands. Starting off small with just one ship, you'll embark on an incredible journey that will see you rise to glory and fortune through a combination of cunning strategy, tactical prowess, and resource management. With multiple paths to progress, you can earn money through freelance missions or simply by taking on other ships and collecting valuable salvage. As you expand your fleet and equip it with weapons, utilities, and strike craft, you'll face surprising elements and make critical decisions that will determine your survival in the hostile and unforgiving vacuum of space. At the heart of Space Menace is a deep and immersive gameplay experience that combines top-down 2D battles, customization options for your fleet, and a rich sci-fi setting that is sure to keep you engaged for hours on end. As you earn the favor or scorn of powerful factions, you'll need to carefully plan your attacks and defenses, leveraging friendly ships and space stations to your advantage. In Space Menace, your decisions will leave a lasting mark on the world, determining the fate of the galaxy itself. So strap in, captain, and get ready to forge your own destiny among the stars. Keep in touch: Website: https://only4gamers.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/only4gamers_xyz Facebook: https://facebook.com/Only4GamersDev/ Discord: https://discord.gg/apZsj44yeA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@only4gamersdev

Screenshots

Vector3 screens
Space Menace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Menace at 64% against Vector's 40%. Space Menace also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#128 vs unranked). Vector's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Vector costs $0.99 and Space Menace $0.59 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vector holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Vector's written reviews are positive against 64% of Space Menace's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vector ships an update every 6 weeks, Space Menace every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Vector versus Space Menace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVectorSpace Menace
Price$0.99$0.59 — better
Rating4.2 (10 ratings) — better4.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#128 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB325 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuggleware, LLCMd Umar

Customer experience

Vector

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Space Menace

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

None

Vector

No in-app purchases

None

Space Menace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vector free?
Vector costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Menace free?
Space Menace costs $0.59, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vector or Space Menace?
Vector is rated higher. Vector averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Space Menace averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Vector or Space Menace have ads?
Neither Vector nor Space Menace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vector or Space Menace?
Vector ships an update every 6 weeks, and Space Menace every 11 days. Most recently, Vector was updated on September 28, 2026 and Space Menace on October 8, 2026.

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