# Ducklings! vs Puzzle Wizards

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ducklings! at none against Puzzle Wizards's 3. Ducklings! also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 123) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Puzzle Wizards's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (87% vs 77%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzle Wizards sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ducklings! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ducklings! against 4.7 for Puzzle Wizards. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ducklings! has 4K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Ducklings!'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Puzzle Wizards's.

Ducklings! ships an update every 4 months, Puzzle Wizards every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ducklings! | Puzzle Wizards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducklings/id1472975856/reviews) | **[4.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-wizards/id1576720842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 575 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jesper the End B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991958456) | [GG Folks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576720844) |

## What reviewers say

### Ducklings!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducklings/id1472975856)

Embrace your inner duck and swim through a tranquil pond to rescue adorable ducklings. Navigate carefully to avoid dangerous boats and upgrade your home with your rescued friends, creating the most stylish nest.

**Highlights:** Rescue ducklings, Swim in a pond, Dodge boats, Upgrade home nest, Kid-friendly gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🦆 Cute and fun game
- 👍 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎩 Enjoyable hat and nest customization
- 💎 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚢 Boats causing frustration and loss of ducklings
- 🕰️ Slow duck movement speed
- 🐦 Other ducks stealing ducklings
- 🔇 Audio issues and lack of sound

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing and freezing issues
- Inconsistent behavior when reviving after ads
- Glitches with sound and audio

**Requested features**

- Add a peaceful mode without other ducks
- Improve controls and responsiveness
- Introduce more upgrades and customization options
- Add a friends list and multiplayer features


### Puzzle Wizards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-wizards/id1576720842)

Engage in magical puzzle gameplay across three distinct modes: Harvesting, Mixing, and Battle. Embark on adventures in the Wildwoods, collect resources to rebuild your village, and enjoy cooperative multiplayer experiences with friends.

**Highlights:** Three puzzle modes: Harvesting, Mixing, Battle, Adventure in the Wildwoods, Village rebuilding and customization, Co-op multiplayer, Magic and cute themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Dazzle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Dazzle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2300 Dazzle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Ad-free experience
- 💖 Encourages kindness and community
- 🏡 Cozy and cute village building
- 🧩 Fun, unique, and challenging puzzles
- 🤝 Fantastic social community

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Lack of puzzle guidance/tutorials
- ⏳ Tedious home/village editing
- 🌳 Unremovable landscape elements
- ⚙️ Crafting can be slow
- 🎨 Coloring items is tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing issues on iPhone
- Stuck on opening screen on iPhone
- Random streak loss
- Random players showing up in village
- Username changed without clear reason

**Requested features**

- Guide on puzzles (e.g., poison mixing)
- More player customization options (e.g., wizard features)
- Ability to move placed villager buildings
- Earn guild bonds for personal use
- More players to team up with


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ducklings! free?

Ducklings! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Puzzle Wizards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ducklings! or Puzzle Wizards?

Puzzle Wizards is rated higher. Ducklings! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Puzzle Wizards averages 4.7 from 123 ratings.

### Do Ducklings! or Puzzle Wizards have ads?

Neither Ducklings! nor Puzzle Wizards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ducklings! or Puzzle Wizards?

Ducklings! ships an update every 4 months, and Puzzle Wizards every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ducklings! was updated on October 20, 2026 and Puzzle Wizards on October 19, 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.*