iBuzz vs Duck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iBuzz
This app provides a variety of buzzer sounds for games and entertainment. It offers multiple sound options, including high-pitched and emergency tones, and can be used on Apple Watch. It's a fun way to add sound effects to your activities.
- Multiple buzzer sounds
- High and low frequency tones
- Emergency broadcast tone
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Sound effects for games
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iBuzz, the funnest sound making app on the App Store! Best of all it is free! Need a buzzer for a game like Taboo? Use iBuzz! Annoy your friends with the ultra high pitched noise or other buzz sounds. Now run iBuzz on your Apple Watch for even more buzzing fun. iBuzz is the ultimate buzzer app for the iPhone. Features many different sounds with more coming in updates. Sounds Include: -Normal Buzzer -Low Frequency Buzzer -High Frequency Buzzer -Ultra High Frequency Buzzer -Dial Tone -Emergency Broadcast Tone -And More! ** Warning, please use responsibly, high volume sounds can damage hearing and equipment. Do not use iBuzz or any other sound app at full volume for prolonged periods of time **
Duck
This app presents a simple, interactive duck that quacks. It's a straightforward and amusing digital companion for lighthearted entertainment.
- Interactive duck simulation
- Quacking sound effects
- Amusing visual element
- Coffee-themed surprise
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It looks like a duck. It quacks like a duck. It must be one. But what's with the coffee?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Duck at none against iBuzz's 1. Duck also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 50%). iBuzz's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. iBuzz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Duck asks for nothing beyond the download.
Duck holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 316 and 172 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of iBuzz's written reviews are positive against 83% of Duck's.
iBuzz ships an update every 16 months, Duck every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iBuzz | Duck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (316 ratings) | 4.7 (172 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 83.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 316 — better | 172 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swift Fox Software LLC | Mark Miller |
Customer experience
iBuzz
Duck
User reviews
iBuzz
From 316 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎉 Fun for jokes and games
- 💯 Great for getting attention
- 🎶 Good buzzer effects
- 🎯 Works as advertised
Room to improve
- 💸 Expensive for what it offers
- 😩 Too many ads
- 🔊 Too quiet for some uses
- 🚫 Doesn't work on some devices
- 💰 Paid version is a rip-off
Duck
From 172 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🦆 Entertaining duck animations
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🤗 Brings joy and amusement
- 😌 Calming and relaxing experience
- 🥰 Cute and adorable ducks
Room to improve
- 🤔 Lack of clear purpose or gameplay
- 😒 Repetitive and monotonous after a while
- 🤨 Limited features and interactivity
- 🙄 Questionable value for some users
Bugs and requests
iBuzz
Reported bugs
12 issues- Sound doesn't work
- App crashes on watch
- Bird chirp sound doesn't stop
- Low frequency buzz and generic buzz worth using
- Bird chirp comes out as white noise
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- Loop stuck in off mode
- Sound gets stuck on one
- Game show buzzer sound not working
- Doesn't work on iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Doesn't work on iPad Pro
- Doesn't stop buzzing
- Ultra high frequency isn't loud
Requested features
9 requests- Add more sound options
- Allow custom sound recording
- Add different modes
- Add camera flash blinking option
- Add a cuss sound
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- Add ability to switch camera flash on/off
- Add more buzz sounds
- Decorate the button screen
- Higher frequency sound option
Duck
Reported bugs
2 issues- Ducks sliding off the screen
- Inconsistent sound effects
Requested features
4 requests- More duck animations and behaviors
- Additional customization options
- Expanded functionality beyond just watching ducks
- Integration with other apps or services
In-app purchases
iBuzz
- Remove Ads$4.99
Duck
No in-app purchases
