# Boats ! vs Catch Duck

The clearest difference is ads: Boats ! at none against Catch Duck's shown. Boats ! also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). Catch Duck's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 31 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boats ! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Catch Duck sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boats ! ships an update every 31 months, Catch Duck weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boats ! | Catch Duck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boats/id548583545/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 293 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [Nox Interactive Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516145422) |

## What reviewers say

### Boats !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boats/id548583545)

Slide other boats out of the way to free your own in this addictive puzzle game. With 3000 levels, it requires logic and skill to navigate traffic jams. Unlock new content with in-game currency.

**Highlights:** Block-sliding puzzle mechanics, 3000 challenging levels, Unlockable level packs, Hidden bonus store features, Stunning HD graphics, Regular level updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| All solutions for Boats ! | $0.99 | one-time |


### Catch Duck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-duck-match/id6737759113)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited Gift Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coin | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gift pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coin | $27.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Card | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gift pack 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coin | $54.99 | one-time |
| Gift pack 4 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coin | $99.99 | one-time |
| Gift pack 5 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boats ! free?

Boats ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Catch Duck free?

Catch Duck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Boats ! or Catch Duck have ads?

Catch Duck shows ads; Boats ! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boats ! or Catch Duck?

Boats ! ships an update every 31 months, and Catch Duck weekly. Most recently, Boats ! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Catch Duck on October 10, 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.*