Comparison

The Arrow vs Duck 'N' Cover

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

Head to head
About

The Arrow

Tap to guide an arrow and avoid incoming circles. This simple yet challenging game features multiple levels and a ranking system to compete with friends. Enjoy its minimalist black and white graphics.

Highlights
  • Tap to avoid obstacles
  • Ranking with friends
  • Multiple levels
  • Black and white graphics
Features
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Sometimes you want to shoot an arrow. You just Tap & Avoid circles Easy to say hard to do Try it yourself ! Features - Ranking with your friends. - Multiple Level. - Black and white Graphics.

About

Duck 'N' Cover

Fly as a duck through endless skies, dodging enemies and dropping bombs. This retro 8-bit arcade game challenges your reflexes with fast-paced gameplay and offers customization options.

Highlights
  • Endless runner gameplay
  • Tap to control movement and drop bombs
  • Retro 8-bit pixel art graphics
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Coin collection for customization
  • Free to play
Features
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Duck 'N' Cover – Retro 8-Bit Arcade Fun! Are you ready for a wild, action-packed endless runner? Step into Duck 'N' Cover, the fast-paced 2D arcade game where you play as a fearless duck soaring through the skies, dodging enemies, and dropping bombs for high scores! With retro 8-bit graphics and smooth pixel-perfect gameplay, Duck 'N' Cover is a throwback to the classic arcade era. Game Features: -Endless Runner Excitement: How long can you survive? Fly endlessly, avoiding planes, helicopters, and hunters that are out to get you! -Bombs Away! Tap the screen to move up and down, and strategically drop bombs on targets below to rack up points. -Classic 8-Bit Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in charming, nostalgic visuals inspired by retro games. -Challenge Your Reflexes: The longer you survive, the faster the game becomes! Test your skills in this intense arcade experience. -Collect Coins & Customize: Collect coins as you play and unlock fun accessories for your duck in the in-game shop. -Free to Play: Duck 'N' Cover is free to play and perfect for fans of casual, retro, and arcade games. Take flight and relive the glory of classic arcade gaming with a modern twist. Whether you’re a fan of retro games, pixel art, or endless runners, Duck 'N' Cover offers fast-paced fun for all ages. Download now and see how long you can survive the skies! This game contains optional in-app purchases. Privacy Policy: [https://sites.google.com/view/duckncover/privacy-policy] Terms of Service: [https://sites.google.com/view/duckncover/terms-of-service] Promotional Video Music: "Penultimate" by Abstraction

Screenshots

The Arrow4 screens
Duck 'N' Cover4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Duck 'N' Cover at 5.0 against The Arrow's 3.0. Duck 'N' Cover also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 1). The Arrow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. The Arrow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Duck 'N' Cover sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Duck 'N' Cover holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duck 'N' Cover has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Arrow versus Duck 'N' Cover: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ArrowDuck 'N' Cover
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings117 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB133 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPawana ChatwaranonDarien Stewart

Customer experience

The Arrow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Duck 'N' Cover

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Arrow

One-time1
  • Remove Ads The Arrow $0.99$0.99
4 purchases

Duck 'N' Cover

One-time4
  • Bag of Coins2 variants$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Heap of Coins$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Truckload of Coins$9.99

Questions

Is The Arrow free?
The Arrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duck 'N' Cover free?
Duck 'N' Cover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Arrow or Duck 'N' Cover?
Duck 'N' Cover is rated higher. The Arrow averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Duck 'N' Cover averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.
Do The Arrow or Duck 'N' Cover have ads?
Duck 'N' Cover shows ads; The Arrow does not.

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