Duck vs Magic Potato
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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?
Magic Potato
Get instant, randomized answers to your burning questions. Simply ask and receive a definitive response, whether you like it or not. This app provides a fun and unpredictable way to make decisions or find quick insights.
- Randomized answers
- One-click question answering
- Decision-making aid
- Instant responses
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If you are unsure of what to do next and need answers to simple questions, Magic Potato is here for you. Magic Potato features randomized answers to any questions you might have. One-click and like it or not, Magic Potato has spoken.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Magic Potato at 14.3 against Duck's 17.6. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Duck against 4.8 for Magic Potato. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 172 and 174 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Duck's written reviews are positive against 91% of Magic Potato's.
| Parameter | Duck | Magic Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (172 ratings) | 4.8 (174 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 172 | 174 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Miller | Tyler Blanchard |
Customer experience
Duck
Magic Potato
User reviews
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
Magic Potato
From 174 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😂 Hilarious and entertaining responses
- 🎯 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 💫 Life-changing and motivational impact
- 🤝 Serves as a fun decision-making tool
- ✨ Engaging and addictive gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate or unhelpful responses
- 📱 Large app file size
- 🎨 Dark mode compatibility issues
- 😔 Can deliver insulting or hurtful answers
- ⚠️ Misleading as actual advice tool
Bugs and requests
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
Magic Potato
Reported bugs
2 issues- White square display in dark mode
- Large file size relative to functionality
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode or transparent background option
- Multiple potato skins or character varieties
- In-app purchase cosmetics
- Holiday-themed advice
- Potato recipe suggestions
In-app purchases
Duck
No in-app purchases
Magic Potato
No in-app purchases
