# Duck vs Make A Zombie

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Duck at none against Make A Zombie's 10. Make A Zombie's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (887 vs 172). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Make A Zombie sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Duck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Duck holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Make A Zombie has 887 ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Duck's written reviews are positive against 87% of Make A Zombie's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Duck ships an update every 3 months, Make A Zombie every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duck | Make A Zombie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck/id304852364/reviews)** | [4.5 (887 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-zombie/id412694725/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 172 | **887** |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | **87.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **4.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mark Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/662916434) | [Skunk Brothers GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/405250614) |

## What reviewers say

### Duck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck/id304852364)

This app presents a simple, interactive duck that quacks. It's a straightforward and amusing digital companion for lighthearted entertainment.

**Highlights:** Interactive duck simulation, Quacking sound effects, Amusing visual element, Coffee-themed surprise

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🦆 Entertaining duck animations
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🤗 Brings joy and amusement
- 😌 Calming and relaxing experience
- 🥰 Cute and adorable ducks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lack of clear purpose or gameplay
- 😒 Repetitive and monotonous after a while
- 🤨 Limited features and interactivity
- 🙄 Questionable value for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Ducks sliding off the screen
- Inconsistent sound effects

**Requested features**

- More duck animations and behaviors
- Additional customization options
- Expanded functionality beyond just watching ducks
- Integration with other apps or services


### Make A Zombie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-zombie/id412694725)

Design unique zombie characters using a vast array of customization options including backgrounds, clothing, and facial features. Share your creations via email or social media, or even print them. Additional parts can be purchased through an integrated store.

**Highlights:** Extensive customization options, Millions of unique combinations, Share creations via email/social media, Integrated zombie store for more parts, Print creations with AirPrint, HD Retina Graphics, Universal App for iPhone & iPad

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Human Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pirate zombies! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Valentines Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter X-mas pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Easter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Action Pack #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Costume Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Action Pack #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative app
- 🎨 Allows customization of zombies
- 😊 Entertaining for kids and adults

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free content, need to purchase packs
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔧 Lack of additional features beyond zombie creation

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Sound issues or volume problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and share created zombies
- More customization options and content
- Minigames or interactive features with zombies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duck free?

Duck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Make A Zombie free?

Make A Zombie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Duck or Make A Zombie?

Duck is rated higher. Duck averages 4.7 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Make A Zombie averages 4.5 from 887 ratings.

### Do Duck or Make A Zombie have ads?

Neither Duck nor Make A Zombie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Duck or Make A Zombie?

Duck ships an update every 3 months, and Make A Zombie every 4 weeks. Most recently, Duck was updated on October 7, 2026 and Make A Zombie on October 16, 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.*