Pixcell vs Duck 'N' Cover
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Change pixel colors
- Contribute to a larger image
- Community-driven art
- Real-time collaboration
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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!
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Pixcell | Duck 'N' Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Sean Bailis | Darien Stewart |
Customer experience
Pixcell
Duck 'N' Cover
In-app purchases
Pixcell
- Reset Timer$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Become a Pixcell Patron$4.99
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- Add Pixcells$24.99
Duck 'N' Cover
- Bag of Coins2 variants$0.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Heap of Coins$2.99
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- Truckload of Coins$9.99









