# Bird Alone vs Clusterduck

The clearest difference is ads: Bird Alone at none against Clusterduck's shown. Bird Alone also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Clusterduck's advantage is ratings volume (174K vs 11K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bird Alone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Clusterduck sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bird Alone against 4.8 for Clusterduck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clusterduck has 174K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Bird Alone's written reviews are positive against 85% of Clusterduck's.

Bird Alone ships an update every 3 weeks, Clusterduck fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bird Alone | Clusterduck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-alone/id1435827876/reviews) | **[4.8 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clusterduck/id1531250914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **174K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 409 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [George Batchelor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057329501) | [PikPok](https://appshunter.io/developer/323296229) |

## What reviewers say

### Bird Alone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-alone/id1435827876)

Nurture a lonely bird through daily conversations, creative activities, and life's big questions. This award-winning app offers a unique companion experience, exploring themes of friendship, growth, and existence.

**Highlights:** Daily conversations and questions, Creative expression (drawing, poetry, music), Nurture a virtual bird companion, Explore themes of life and existence, Unlock new content daily, Experience changing seasons and time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cup of Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bird Alone full version | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Socks | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Heartwarming and meaningful experience
- 🎨 Beautiful art and design
- 🎶 Relaxing and soothing audio
- 🐦 Adorable and charming bird companion
- 🤗 Provides comfort and emotional support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💔 Sad and emotional ending when the bird dies
- 💰 Paid app with a short experience
- 🕰️ Limited daily interactions with the bird
- 🤯 Overwhelming grief for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on older devices
- Issues with loading and navigation

**Requested features**

- Option to keep the bird alive permanently
- More customization options for the bird
- Expanded daily activities and interactions
- Ability to restart or continue after the bird's passing


### Clusterduck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clusterduck/id1531250914)

Hatch and mutate an endless stream of ducks, leading to increasingly bizarre genetic mutations. Collect hundreds of unique duck variations and discover the secrets of a mysterious hole. Compete in talent contests to appease the duck gods.

**Highlights:** Hatch and mutate wacky ducks, Collect hundreds of head, wing, and body variations, Discover common, rare, epic, and legendary mutations, Witty duck descriptions, Discover secrets of the hole, Compete in Duck-Off talent contests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack of Clusterbucks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| More lamp space! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Even more lamp space! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus lamp space! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Permanent 4th Nest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Inter-Dimensional Lamp | $2.99 | one-time |
| Increase Population | $3.99 | one-time |
| Soup Buffet | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bumper Pack of Clusterbucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Variety Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Populist Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sizable Pack of Clusterbucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Unique and quirky duck designs
- 🎨 Charming art style
- 💡 Interesting mutation system
- 🕹️ Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited duck storage space
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Long wait times for egg hatching
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for more space
- 🤔 Lack of control over duck breeding

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inability to complete duck sets due to glitches
- Inconsistent ad behavior even after purchase
- Difficulty in distinguishing completed ducks

**Requested features**

- Add more duck storage space
- Implement a way to choose which ducks breed
- Add mini-games or other activities to pass time
- Introduce an in-game currency system
- Allow for more customization of the duck colony


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bird Alone free?

Bird Alone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Clusterduck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bird Alone or Clusterduck?

Clusterduck is rated higher. Bird Alone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Clusterduck averages 4.8 from 174K ratings.

### Do Bird Alone or Clusterduck have ads?

Clusterduck shows ads; Bird Alone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bird Alone or Clusterduck?

Bird Alone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Clusterduck fortnightly. Most recently, Bird Alone was updated on October 20, 2026 and Clusterduck on October 21, 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.*