# Clusterduck vs ChromaFuse

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Clusterduck at 174K against ChromaFuse's 2. ChromaFuse's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clusterduck sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and ChromaFuse sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChromaFuse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clusterduck has 174K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Clusterduck's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChromaFuse's.

Clusterduck ships an update fortnightly, ChromaFuse weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clusterduck | ChromaFuse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clusterduck/id1531250914/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromafuse/id6765581562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PikPok](https://appshunter.io/developer/323296229) | [Dragon Pixel Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895999146) |

## What reviewers say

### 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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


### ChromaFuse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromafuse/id6765581562)

A fast-paced neon arcade game focused on precise timing and color matching. Swipe to fuse orbs, build combos, and survive increasingly challenging patterns. Utilize surge powers to overcome obstacles and aim for high scores.

**Highlights:** One-touch swipe controls, Neon color fusion gameplay, Reflex-based arcade survival, Combo and surge power systems, Endless Mode high-score runs, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 700 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clusterduck free?

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

### Is ChromaFuse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clusterduck or ChromaFuse?

ChromaFuse is rated higher. Clusterduck averages 4.8 out of 5 from 174K ratings, while ChromaFuse averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Clusterduck or ChromaFuse have ads?

Both Clusterduck and ChromaFuse show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clusterduck or ChromaFuse?

Clusterduck ships an update fortnightly, and ChromaFuse weekly. Most recently, Clusterduck was updated on November 12, 2026 and ChromaFuse on November 5, 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.*
