# Endless Ducker vs Backyard Soccer '98

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backyard Soccer '98 at none against Endless Ducker's 1. Endless Ducker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 115). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Endless Ducker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backyard Soccer '98 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Endless Ducker against 4.3 for Backyard Soccer '98. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endless Ducker has 1.3K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Endless Ducker's written reviews are positive against 60% of Backyard Soccer '98's.

Endless Ducker ships an update every 2 weeks, Backyard Soccer '98 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Endless Ducker | Backyard Soccer '98 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-ducker/id1117844680/reviews) | **[4.3 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-soccer-98/id6740349672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 115 |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 59.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 153 MB | 461 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dude Perfect](https://appshunter.io/developer/660788681) | [Playground Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789636577) |

## What reviewers say

### Endless Ducker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-ducker/id1117844680)

Guide a tall character named Cody to avoid obstacles by ducking. This simple yet engaging game challenges your reflexes and timing. Enjoy a fun experience that tests your ability to help Cody navigate through various scenarios.

**Highlights:** Help Cody duck, Avoid obstacles, Test reflexes, Simple gameplay, Limited time free offer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💯 Great for Dude Perfect fans
- 👍 Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🤯 Extremely difficult, especially the panda
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🕹️ Controls can be unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Obstacles not registering properly
- Slide/jump inputs not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More characters and customization options
- Checkpoint system to avoid starting over
- Difficulty settings for casual and hardcore players


### Backyard Soccer '98

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-soccer-98/id6740349672)

Relive the fun of youth soccer with this classic 6-on-6 game. Choose from iconic athletes, play on unique fields, and compete in leagues and tournaments with comical power-ups and bloopers. Enjoy instant play or manage your team to championship glory.

**Highlights:** 6-on-6 soccer gameplay, Pick-up game and League Play modes, 30 iconic kid athletes, 20 unique soccer fields, Comical power-ups and bloopers, Classic commentators, Penalty kick practice

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Endless Ducker free?

Endless Ducker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backyard Soccer '98 free?

Backyard Soccer '98 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Endless Ducker or Backyard Soccer '98?

Backyard Soccer '98 is rated higher. Endless Ducker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Backyard Soccer '98 averages 4.3 from 115 ratings.

### Do Endless Ducker or Backyard Soccer '98 have ads?

Neither Endless Ducker nor Backyard Soccer '98 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Endless Ducker or Backyard Soccer '98?

Endless Ducker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Backyard Soccer '98 every 5 months. Most recently, Endless Ducker was updated on October 20, 2026 and Backyard Soccer '98 on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*