Comparison

Pixcell vs Duck 'N' Cover

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

Head to head
About

Pixcell

Collaborate with others to alter the color of individual pixels, contributing to a larger, evolving digital artwork. Join a community effort to create a shared visual experience.

Highlights
  • Change pixel colors
  • Contribute to a larger image
  • Community-driven art
  • Real-time collaboration
Features
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Pixcell is the platform to leave your mark on the internet. Change the color of one Pixcell at a time to be a part of the bigger picture. Download now to place a Pixcell on this week's edition!

About

Duck 'N' Cover

Fly as a duck through endless skies, dodging enemies and dropping bombs. This retro 8-bit arcade game challenges your reflexes with fast-paced gameplay and offers customization options.

Highlights
  • Endless runner gameplay
  • Tap to control movement and drop bombs
  • Retro 8-bit pixel art graphics
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Coin collection for customization
  • Free to play
Features
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Duck 'N' Cover – Retro 8-Bit Arcade Fun! Are you ready for a wild, action-packed endless runner? Step into Duck 'N' Cover, the fast-paced 2D arcade game where you play as a fearless duck soaring through the skies, dodging enemies, and dropping bombs for high scores! With retro 8-bit graphics and smooth pixel-perfect gameplay, Duck 'N' Cover is a throwback to the classic arcade era. Game Features: -Endless Runner Excitement: How long can you survive? Fly endlessly, avoiding planes, helicopters, and hunters that are out to get you! -Bombs Away! Tap the screen to move up and down, and strategically drop bombs on targets below to rack up points. -Classic 8-Bit Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in charming, nostalgic visuals inspired by retro games. -Challenge Your Reflexes: The longer you survive, the faster the game becomes! Test your skills in this intense arcade experience. -Collect Coins & Customize: Collect coins as you play and unlock fun accessories for your duck in the in-game shop. -Free to Play: Duck 'N' Cover is free to play and perfect for fans of casual, retro, and arcade games. Take flight and relive the glory of classic arcade gaming with a modern twist. Whether you’re a fan of retro games, pixel art, or endless runners, Duck 'N' Cover offers fast-paced fun for all ages. Download now and see how long you can survive the skies! This game contains optional in-app purchases. Privacy Policy: [https://sites.google.com/view/duckncover/privacy-policy] Terms of Service: [https://sites.google.com/view/duckncover/terms-of-service] Promotional Video Music: "Penultimate" by Abstraction

Screenshots

Pixcell4 screens
Duck 'N' Cover4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixcell at every 2 days against Duck 'N' Cover's every 3 months. Duck 'N' Cover's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pixcell sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Duck 'N' Cover sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pixcell against 5.0 for Duck 'N' Cover. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 17 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixcell ships an update every 2 days, Duck 'N' Cover every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pixcell versus Duck 'N' Cover: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixcellDuck 'N' Cover
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings417 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB133 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSean BailisDarien Stewart

Customer experience

Pixcell

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Duck 'N' Cover

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pixcell

One-time4
  • Reset Timer$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Become a Pixcell Patron$4.99
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  • Add Pixcells$24.99
4 purchases

Duck 'N' Cover

One-time4
  • Bag of Coins2 variants$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Heap of Coins$2.99
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  • Truckload of Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Pixcell free?
Pixcell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duck 'N' Cover free?
Duck 'N' Cover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixcell or Duck 'N' Cover?
Pixcell and Duck 'N' Cover are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 17 ratings respectively.
Do Pixcell or Duck 'N' Cover have ads?
Both Pixcell and Duck 'N' Cover show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixcell or Duck 'N' Cover?
Pixcell ships an update every 2 days, and Duck 'N' Cover every 3 months. Most recently, Pixcell was updated on November 3, 2026 and Duck 'N' Cover on November 4, 2026.

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