Comparison

Duck vs Tele

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

Head to head
About

Duck

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
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It looks like a duck. It quacks like a duck. It must be one. But what's with the coffee?

About

Tele

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Got a problem? Tell the duck. Got a question? Ask the duck. Tele-Duck is the world's most prestigious duck-based consultation service — staffed entirely by rubber ducks. Choose your duck, share what's on your mind, and receive the sassy, quack-tastic wisdom you deserve. Whether you need advice on life's big questions or just want someone (something?) to listen, the duck has heard it all. Features: • 17 unique duck specialists, each with their own vibe • Tell the Duck mode for problems, complaints, and venting • Ask the Duck mode for yes/no life decisions • Swap ducks anytime — a fresh perspective is just a quack away • Sound effects for maximum quackery Not responsible for any quack-tastic life decisions.

Screenshots

Duck4 screens
Tele3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tele at daily against Duck's every 3 months. Tele also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duck ships an update every 3 months, Tele daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Duck versus Tele: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuckTele
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (172 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings172 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark MillerChristopher Estep

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

Tele

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Duck

No in-app purchases

None

Tele

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Duck free?
Duck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tele free?
Tele is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Duck or Tele have ads?
Neither Duck nor Tele shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Duck or Tele?
Duck ships an update every 3 months, and Tele daily. Most recently, Duck was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tele on October 18, 2026.

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