Comparison

Duck Passport™ vs Visit Thurman

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

Head to head
About

Duck Passport™

This app helps you track and manage 'cruising ducks' as they travel between ships and ports. Scan unique IDs, record sightings, and build a collection of duck journeys. It's a fun way to add adventure to your cruise experience.

Highlights
  • Scan DuckID QR codes
  • Track owned and found ducks
  • View duck travel history
  • Add photos and journal entries
  • Register ducks and create DuckIDs
  • Unlock achievements and badges
  • Manage Trading Posts
Features
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Oh, what luck—you found a duck! Con-QUACK-ulations! Duck Passport™ is your companion for hiding, finding, and following cruising ducks as they travel from ship to ship and port to port. Scan a DuckID, record where you found or hid a duck, and watch its journey grow. Play as a guest or create an account to build your collection, manage your ducks, follow cruise activity, and earn achievements along the way. With Duck Passport™, you can: - Scan DuckID QR codes to quickly find or hide ducks - Explore ducks connected to your cruise - Track ducks you own and ducks you have found - View each duck’s travel history and activity - Add photos and journal entries to a duck’s story - Register ducks and create unique DuckIDs - Print tags to attach to your ducks - Organize activity by cruise, cruise line, ship, and sailing - Unlock achievements and build your badge collection - Compete on trip leaderboards - Discover and manage onboard Trading Posts - Claim ducks using a secure claim code - Manage notification, account, and privacy preferences - Create restricted sub-accounts for family or traveling companions - Submit and follow support requests from the app General cruising-duck guidelines: - Hide ducks only in appropriate public areas - Do not hide ducks inside onboard shops - Avoid locations where wind could carry a duck overboard - Never place ducks where they could create a safety concern - Follow all rules and instructions provided by the cruise line - Keep attached notes family-friendly, as many children enjoy searching for ducks Duck Passport™ was created and is maintained by cruising enthusiasts who enjoy adding a little extra adventure to sea days. Duck Passport™ is an independent service. It is not endorsed by, affiliated with, maintained by, authorized by, or sponsored by any cruise line or other third party. Product names, company names, and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Their use is solely for identification and does not imply an endorsement or association.

About

Visit Thurman

Features
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Visit Thurman helps you explore Thurman, New York and plan a visit to participating local stops. Browse place details and photos, save stops in My day, preview their order on a map, and open navigation to a selected place. Download available guide content and maps before traveling where cell service may be limited. Location access is optional for showing your position and turn-by-turn guidance. Seasonal participation, hours, and availability can change; confirm details with each business before visiting.

Screenshots

Duck Passport™4 screens
Visit Thurman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Visit Thurman at none against Duck Passport™'s shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duck Passport™ ships an update every 6 months, Visit Thurman every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Duck Passport™ versus Visit Thurman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuck Passport™Visit Thurman
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiftoff Technologies LLCADK Web Solutions LLC

In-app purchases

None

Duck Passport™

No in-app purchases

None

Visit Thurman

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Duck Passport™ free?
Duck Passport™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visit Thurman free?
Visit Thurman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Duck Passport™ or Visit Thurman have ads?
Duck Passport™ shows ads; Visit Thurman does not.
Which is updated more often, Duck Passport™ or Visit Thurman?
Duck Passport™ ships an update every 6 months, and Visit Thurman every 4 months. Most recently, Duck Passport™ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Visit Thurman on October 30, 2026.

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