Comparison

Monopong vs Duckie

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

Head to head
About

Monopong

Experience a minimalist arcade game where you control a single paddle to bounce a ball. Compete with players worldwide on global leaderboards and unlock achievements as you test your reflexes.

Highlights
  • Minimalist arcade gameplay
  • Single-player experience
  • Global leaderboards
  • In-game achievements
  • Reaction time testing
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Monopong is a minimalist arcade game a bit like that one with the ball and the paddles, but just for you. Test your reactions with global leaderboards, and achievements throughout the game.

About

Duckie

Features
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Duckie Dash – Endless Arcade Adventure Duckie Dash is a fast-paced endless arcade runner that combines addictive one-touch gameplay, competitive high-score chasing, and rewarding progression systems into one fun mobile experience. Dodge obstacles, collect coins, unlock cosmetics, and climb the global leaderboards as you test your reflexes and push for your highest score. Designed for both casual players and competitive gamers, Duckie Dash delivers quick gameplay sessions that are easy to learn but challenging to master. Every run is different, with increasing speed and difficulty keeping the action exciting and replayable. Whether you enjoy endless runners, arcade games, reaction-based challenges, or leaderboard competition, Duckie Dash offers a polished and highly replayable experience built for mobile. Endless Arcade Gameplay Guide your duck through an increasingly difficult obstacle course while collecting coins and avoiding hazards. The longer you survive, the faster and more intense the game becomes. Compete on Global Leaderboards Challenge players around the world and fight for the top spot on the leaderboard. Improve your reactions, beat your personal best, and prove yourself as the ultimate Duckie Dash champion. Unlock Cosmetics & Customisation Collect coins during gameplay and unlock a growing collection of cosmetic accessories and customisation options to personalise your duck. Daily Progression System Earn rewards, track your progress, and return daily to continue improving your skills and expanding your collection. Features * Fast-paced endless runner gameplay * Simple and responsive one-touch controls * Competitive global leaderboard system * Coin collection and progression mechanics * Unlockable accessories and cosmetic customisation * Player profiles with usernames and avatars * Secure Sign in with Apple support * Cloud save syncing across devices * Optimised native iOS experience * Smooth performance and responsive gameplay * Built for short sessions and long-term replayability Duckie Dash is designed to deliver the perfect balance of accessibility and challenge. Jump in for a quick game during a break or spend hours trying to beat your high score and climb the rankings. If you enjoy arcade games, endless runner games, reflex challenges, leaderboard competition, and skill-based mobile gameplay, Duckie Dash is the perfect game for you. Download Duckie Dash today and see how far you can go.

Screenshots

Monopong4 screens
Duckie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Monopong at none against Duckie's shown. Duckie's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Monopong sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Duckie sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monopong ships an update every 6 weeks, Duckie every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Monopong versus Duckie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonopongDuckie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoel CollinsGareth Evans

Bugs and requests

Monopong

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Achievement button partially off-screen on iPhone 8
  • Game lags and is not original (reported in Russian)

Requested features

9 requests
  • Portrait mode / one-handed play
  • Ball customization / skins
  • More achievements
  • Different leaderboard types
  • Option to disable vibration
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  • Option to change sound/visual effects
  • Music in the game
  • Option to keep white and not speed up
  • Settings menu

Duckie

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Monopong

One-time1
  • Unlock Style Skip$0.99
10 purchases

Duckie

One-time10
  • 100 Extra Goes$0.99
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 200 Extra Goes$1.99
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  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • 200 Coins$1.99
  • 350 Extra Goes$2.99
  • Value Bundle$2.99
  • 500 Extra Goes$3.99
  • 500 Coins$3.99
  • Mega Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is Monopong free?
Monopong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duckie free?
Duckie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monopong or Duckie have ads?
Duckie shows ads; Monopong does not.
Which is updated more often, Monopong or Duckie?
Monopong ships an update every 6 weeks, and Duckie every 4 days. Most recently, Monopong was updated on October 22, 2026 and Duckie on October 28, 2026.

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