Duck vs Pointless Tap
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?
Pointless Tap
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Tap the button. That's it. But we built an entire ecosystem around this absurdly simple concept. Test your speed in 30-second challenges with real-time performance tracking. Unlock 17 achievements from your first tap to one million. Compete on global leaderboards and watch your stats improve over time. Features: - Speed Challenge mode with performance analytics - 17 progressive achievements with sarcastic celebrations - Global leaderboard with real-time updates - Personal statistics and tap history - Worldwide counter tracking billions of taps - Clean, minimalist design The most professionally executed waste of time on the App Store.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Duck at none against Pointless Tap's 1. Duck also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pointless Tap's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Pointless Tap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Duck asks for nothing beyond the download.
Duck ships an update every 3 months, Pointless Tap every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Duck | Pointless Tap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (175 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 175 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Miller | Sven Borden |
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
Pointless Tap
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Duck
No in-app purchases
Pointless Tap
- Remove Ads$1.99
