# Ducklings! vs Duck on the Run

The clearest difference is ads: Ducklings! at none against Duck on the Run's shown. Ducklings! also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 198) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Duck on the Run's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 78%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ducklings! against 4.6 for Duck on the Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ducklings! has 4K ratings behind it against 198, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Ducklings!'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Duck on the Run's.

Ducklings! ships an update every 4 months, Duck on the Run every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ducklings! | Duck on the Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducklings/id1472975856/reviews)** | [4.6 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-on-the-run/id1587597372/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 198 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 27 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jesper the End B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991958456) | [Popa Radu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343055546) |

## 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


### Duck on the Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-on-the-run/id1587597372)

Embark on an exciting running adventure as a duck. Slide, jump, roll, and dash through colorful environments, overcoming obstacles. Collect coins to unlock new ducks and enjoy endless fun with beautiful 3D graphics.

**Highlights:** Running adventure gameplay, Slide, jump, roll, and dash mechanics, Collect coins to unlock new ducks, Handmade 3D graphics, Addictive gameplay, Haptic feedback

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💯 Highly addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and login issues
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🎨 Limited skin/character variety

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Floors not rendering properly
- Getting stuck between columns

**Requested features**

- Add more skins and customization options
- Implement a pause button
- Introduce different game modes and levels
- Add online/multiplayer functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ducklings! free?

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

### Is Duck on the Run free?

Duck on the Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ducklings! or Duck on the Run?

Ducklings! is rated higher. Ducklings! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Duck on the Run averages 4.6 from 198 ratings.

### Do Ducklings! or Duck on the Run have ads?

Duck on the Run shows ads; Ducklings! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ducklings! or Duck on the Run?

Ducklings! ships an update every 4 months, and Duck on the Run every 3 months. Most recently, Ducklings! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Duck on the Run on November 3, 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.*