Comparison

Blindfold Pool vs Hunting the ducks

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

Head to head
About

Blindfold Pool

An accessible audio game that simulates playing pool or billiards. Line up shots, break the rack, and sink balls against an opponent, with options to explore the screen or get lists of available shots. Post high scores to social media.

Highlights
  • Fully accessible audio gameplay
  • Simulates pool/billiards experience
  • Line up shots and break the rack
  • Alternate turns with an opponent
  • Explore screen or get shot lists
  • Post high scores to social media
Features
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Blindfold Games are entertainment apps provided as a service to the visually impaired community by Objective Ed. Your in-app upgrades pay for the development and support of these games.  Pool is an fully accessible audio game that's similar play pool or billiards in a pool hall. In Pool, you first line up shot and then break the rack of balls. Then you and your opponent alternate turns, trying to sink as many balls as possible. There are several ways to determine which balls to aim for and sink: you can swipe up to get a list of balls and the pockets that the balls have a clear shot to, or you can explore the screen, and then select a ball, and get a list of pockets that are clear shots, or you can explore the screen, and then select a pocket. After you shoot, you'll hear the balls hitting each other, and you are told which balls landed in which pockets. You can adjust how good your opponent is, and you u can post your high scores to Facebook or Twitter. Pool was suggested by several blind gamers who enjoyed Blindfold Shuffleboard and Blindfold Bowling. The game includes several in-app upgrades that offer more pool games, such as Straight Pool, Eight Ball and Nine Ball.

About

Hunting the ducks

An audio-based hunting game where players shoot or net ducks flying by. Earn points by catching ducks quickly and in succession, with a limited number of attempts. Supports multiplayer and Game Center integration for competitive play.

Highlights
  • Audio-based gameplay
  • Duck shooting and netting modes
  • Scoring system based on speed and streaks
  • Limited attempts per round
  • Real-time multiplayer
  • Game Center integration
Features
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You are in the woods on the shore of a pond. Occasionally, a duck will fly by, sometimes from left to right, sometimes from right to left, sometimes slowly and sometimes quickly. Either you are a hunter trying to shoot the ducks, or you are a nature conservation officer trying to catch the ducks with a net for research. Try to catch as many ducks as possible to earn points. But listen carefully, because you only have 20 attempts. Fast ducks earn you more points. The more ducks you catch in a row, the more points you receive for the next duck you catch. Note: Ducks you do not attempt to catch will not be counted. The fewer attempts you need to catch a duck, the more points you earn. Note: "Hunting the ducks" is an audio game, which means that the game is played by ear. Headphones or earbuds are required to play this game properly. "Hunting the ducks" integrates Game Center, allowing you to compare scores, track your achievements and play against each other in real time with 2 to 4 players. Don't hesitate to try "Hunting the ducks" for free.

Screenshots

Blindfold Pool3 screens
Hunting the ducks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hunting the ducks at 100% against Blindfold Pool's 0%. Hunting the ducks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Blindfold Pool's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Blindfold Pool sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Hunting the ducks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hunting the ducks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blindfold Pool has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Blindfold Pool's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hunting the ducks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blindfold Pool ships an update every 2 months, Hunting the ducks monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blindfold Pool versus Hunting the ducks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlindfold PoolHunting the ducks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developermarty schultzKristof Nijs

Customer experience

Blindfold Pool

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Hunting the ducks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Blindfold Pool

One-time5
  • 15 Coins$0.99
  • Straight Pool$3.99
  • Eight Ball$3.99
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  • Nine Ball$3.99
  • Bundle 1$9.99
1 purchases

Hunting the ducks

One-time1
  • Purchasing the app$4.49

Questions

Is Blindfold Pool free?
Blindfold Pool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hunting the ducks free?
Hunting the ducks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blindfold Pool or Hunting the ducks?
Hunting the ducks is rated higher. Blindfold Pool averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Hunting the ducks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Blindfold Pool or Hunting the ducks have ads?
Neither Blindfold Pool nor Hunting the ducks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blindfold Pool or Hunting the ducks?
Blindfold Pool ships an update every 2 months, and Hunting the ducks monthly. Most recently, Blindfold Pool was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hunting the ducks on November 3, 2026.

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