Comparison

Duet Game vs REKT!

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

Head to head
About

Duet Game

Control two synchronized vessels, navigating a challenging and hypnotic trance. Survive against all odds through nine chapters of deceptive narrative and nerve-twisting gameplay. Unlock bonus content and perfect your movements for endless score-chasing delight.

Highlights
  • Control two synchronized vessels
  • Nine chapters of narrative gameplay
  • Bonus Survival chapter
  • Over 25 Game Center achievements
  • Eight new epilogue chapters
  • Air-tight controls
  • Hypnotic handcrafted soundtrack
Features
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Enter a mesmerising trance of co-dependence in Duet. The rules are simple: control two vessels in sync, survive against all odds and keep calm. Best, Most Elegant iPhone Games of the Year 2013 - The New Yorker Grand Prize Winner, Best Action, Best Audio - Intel Level Up Best Design, Best Audio - Australian Game Developer Awards Best Design - IGF China PAX 10 & PAX East Indie Showcase Selection Mobile Game of the Year 2013 - Kotaku 4.5/5 - Touch Arcade 4.5/5 - 148 Apps 4.5/5 - App Smile "...few other games are as fun when you succeed." -- The New Yorker "It feels as designed as a raindrop, and just as perfect." -- Ben Kuchera, Polygon "Duet does what the best video games do." -- Kotaku "Highly Recommended." -- Penny Arcade Report "Duet looks hard as nails. And I love it." -- Touch Arcade "Duet is a must-have." -- 148 Apps "Shiel's soundtrack ... is as innovative as the game it scores." -- Jake Cleland, The Vine "Your eyes, ears, and thumbs were built to perform this Duet together." -- Indie Games "...Duet's plaintive and melancholic aesthetic imbues it with a sense of the profound." -- CVG "But while the aesthetic of Duet is familiar, the gameplay is all new." -- Pocket Gamer "It is fantastic." -- Tim Rogers "Duet on iOS. Instant love. Instant." -- Mark Serrels Your survival is dependent on protecting two vessels - they are devices in sync, a dance and song between two entities tethered together in symbiosis. Feel edge of your seat terror where the world around you becomes quiet and numb as all that matters is the game living between your palms -- that is Duet. % NINE CHAPTERS Experience nine chapters of deceptive narrative and nerve-twisting gameplay. Unlock the bonus Survival chapter for endless score chasing delight. Replay any stage to perfect your movements and unlock over 25 Game Center achievements. This is a game that will test you. % EIGHT NEW EPILOGUE CHAPTERS Explore a whole new narrative with all-new game mechanics in our new “epilogue” to Duet. Including over 40 new stages, new narrative and new remix tracks. You will need a new state of mind to complete this experience. % PERFECT GAMEPLAY With air tight controls and gameplay that’s tuned to perfection Duet provides the perfect balance between challenge and pure gaming satisfaction. Touch either side of the screen to twist your vessels and avoid everything in your path. Remember: even that which begins simple can end complex. % HYPNOTIC AUDIO An outstanding handcrafted soundtrack by Melbourne composer and Gotye multi-instrumentalist Tim Shiel. Nine unique and mesmerizingly beautiful compositions ensure an immersive experience for you at every step of your journey, complemented by full in-game vocal narration by Jojo Petrina. % FULLY FEATURED - Full iCloud support - sync your progress across all your devices. - Universal App - play on your new iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and iPad mini. - Compete with Game Center on the leaderboards. % ABOUT KUMOBIUS Selected for the Indie Showcase at PAX Aus and a finalist in both Game Design and Audio for the Freeplay Festival. This is another award-winning title from the team behind Time Surfer & Bean’s Quest. We call Duet a “Hex-like” in honour of Terry Cavanagh’s contribution to the medium of games and exploration of genres. % ABOUT TIM SHIEL Tim Shiel is a composer/producer based in Melbourne. Tim is known to some as Faux Pas, the moniker under which he released a steady stream of constantly shifting electronic music for many years. He is also known for his work as a broadcaster at Melbourne independent radio station 3RRR FM, and for his recent role as multi-instrumentalist in Gotye's live band. % SUPPORT Say hello@kumobius.com we’d love to hear from you! And follow us on Twitter: @kumobius

About

REKT!

Perform thrilling stunts and master realistic physics in this high-octane driving game. Chain tricks, unlock new vehicles, and compete on global leaderboards in a dynamic sandbox arena. Experience adaptive visuals and a smooth 60 FPS for an immersive arcade experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Trick combo chaining
  • Multiplayer leaderboards
  • Unlockable vehicles
  • Sandbox arena
  • Adaptive visuals
Features
Currently charting
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Ever wanted to kickflip a car? Get behind the wheel in this high octane stunt driving game and get REKT! REKT makes doing tricks incredibly smooth and easy, and with super realistic physics it's easy to learn and hard to master. Get your landing right and power slide into the next trick for an incredible trick combo chain at a smooth 60 frames per second. REKT challenges you to prove and improve your skills in an elaborate multilayered free roaming sandbox arena. Dynamic challenges help you find new possibilities in the arena and experience classic trick gameplay mixed with races, challenges, and new ways to get that elusive next multiplier. Designed with adaptive visuals that adjust to your driving, REKT offers a unique experience you won’t find anywhere else. REKT comes with over twenty cool automobiles, that are unlocked by your awesome trick scores. Drive off with that insane hot rod or crazy street racer - but only if you are worthy! REKT is a single player arcade experience that will have you on the edge of your seat. If you want to test your skills, compete with players around the world on the global leaderboards or show off your best run by sharing a video with ReplayKit! Keep an eye out for future updates with more cars, arenas and challenges! Time to #GETREKT!

Screenshots

Duet Game4 screens
REKT!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Duet Game at 4.9 against REKT!'s 4.3. Duet Game also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 72%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 233). REKT!'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Duet Game costs $2.99 and REKT! $1.99 up front. Duet Game sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and REKT! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Duet Game holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duet Game has 2.1K ratings behind it against 233, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Duet Game's written reviews are positive against 72% of REKT!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duet Game ships an update every 3 months, REKT! monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Duet Game versus REKT!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuet GameREKT!
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.9 (2.1K ratings) — better4.3 (233 ratings)
Positive reviews96.9% of reviews — better71.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better233
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#96#66 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKumobiusLittle Chicken Game Company B.V.

Customer experience

Duet Game

All ratings2,039 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1,858 reviews
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.8%

REKT!

All ratings233 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral12.6%
Negative15.7%

User reviews

Duet Game

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals
  • 🎶 Immersive soundtrack
  • 🧠 Challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Satisfying sense of achievement
  • 🤖 Thoughtful narration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔊 Music sometimes cuts out
  • 💰 Encore chapter locked behind paywall

REKT!

From 233 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great gameplay
  • 👍 Unique roster of vehicles
  • 🎨 Awesome graphics
  • 🎵 Good OST
  • ⏱️ Satisfying repetitive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🕰️ Short time limit
  • 🎮 Challenging controls
  • 🔍 Lack of content (maps, modes, customization)

Bugs and requests

Duet Game

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent save point tracking
  • Unresponsive controls in later levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Level editor to create custom stages
  • Ability to adjust gameplay speed
  • Randomized obstacle patterns

REKT!

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when unlocking certain vehicles
  • Issues with high scores not saving
  • Glitches with car physics (flying, getting stuck)
  • Inconsistencies in registering tricks/stunts

Requested features

6 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Free roam/sandbox mode
  • More maps and arenas
  • Expanded car customization
  • Boost/nitro feature
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  • Easier way to unlock secret/rare vehicles

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Duet Game

One-time2
  • Encore Chapters$0.99
  • Soliloquy Chapters$0.99
1 purchases

REKT!

One-time1
  • New Level: Forge$0.99

Questions

Is Duet Game free?
Duet Game costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is REKT! free?
REKT! costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Duet Game or REKT!?
Duet Game is rated higher. Duet Game averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while REKT! averages 4.3 from 233 ratings.
Do Duet Game or REKT! have ads?
Neither Duet Game nor REKT! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Duet Game or REKT!?
Duet Game ships an update every 3 months, and REKT! monthly. Most recently, Duet Game was updated on November 9, 2026 and REKT! on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Duet Game or REKT!?
Duet Game currently peaks at #96 in the App Store charts, and REKT! at #66. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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