Comparison

Vector vs Pastel Orbit

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

Pastel Orbit

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Pastel Orbit – A Pastel Space Adventure Far from Earth, a mission ends... but the journey isn’t over. A lone space capsule detaches from its rocket, drifting silently through the stars. With no crew aboard and only limited control systems online, its only hope of returning safely lies in your hands. Dodge celestial hazards, navigate re-entry, and bring the capsule back through the beauty — and chaos — of space. Features: Progressive Mode: Start your descent and unlock new stages as you return to Earth Free Play Mode: Jump into any unlocked stage for a quick, focused run Beautiful, hand-crafted pastel visuals for each level Minimalist sound and smooth controls for a calming but challenging experience A balance of relaxing aesthetic and reflex-based gameplay A Dreamlike Descent Through Space with progressive gameplay: Stage 1: Cosmic Drift – Glide through deep space and gentle meteors. Stage 2: Asteroid Veil – Dodge through a dense field of soft-motion asteroids. Stage 3: Atmospheric Edge – Feel the pull of Earth as the skies begin to glow. Stage 4: Thermal Descent – Survive re-entry in a swirl of pastel fire. Stage 5: Final Approach – Navigate the last meteors and guide the capsule home. Can you guide the capsule through the stars and safely back to Earth? Download Pastel Orbit now and experience a space journey like no other — where survival meets serenity.

Screenshots

Vector3 screens
Pastel Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pastel Orbit at Free against Vector's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Pastel Orbit is free to download; Vector costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Vector versus Pastel Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVectorPastel Orbit
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuggleware, LLCDorukhan YURDAKUL

In-app purchases

None

Vector

No in-app purchases

None

Pastel Orbit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vector free?
Vector costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pastel Orbit free?
Pastel Orbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vector or Pastel Orbit have ads?
Neither Vector nor Pastel Orbit shows ads.

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