# Pixcell vs Duck 'N' Cover

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixcell | Duck 'N' Cover |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixcell/id1637454572/reviews) | [5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-n-cover-endless-runner/id6481694979/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sean Bailis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575075007) | [Darien Stewart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739669089) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixcell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixcell/id1637454572)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reset Timer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Become a Pixcell Patron | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add Pixcells | $24.99 | one-time |


### Duck 'N' Cover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-n-cover-endless-runner/id6481694979)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*