Comparison

Duet Game vs Chameleon Run

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

Chameleon Run

Navigate challenging levels in this fast-paced autorunner. Switch colors to match the ground as you run and jump, utilizing unique mechanics like double jumps. Compete for the fastest times on non-linear levels with stylish graphics.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced running, jumping, and color switching
  • Double jump and head jump mechanics
  • Pixel-perfect physics
  • Stylish, colorful graphics
  • Non-linear levels with objectives
  • Fastest time leaderboards
  • Simple two-button controls
Features
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Chameleon Run is a unique, fast and challenging autorunner with a colorful twist. Jump, switch and run through expertly crafted levels that will have you running back for more. Your goal is to switch your color to match the ground as you run and jump from platform to platform. Sounds easy right? Well think again! Features - Fast paced running, jumping and switching colors - Fun jumping mechanics like "double jump" and "head jump" - Pixel perfect physics - Stylish, super smooth and colorful graphics - Non-linear levels with 3 special objectives in each one - Compete for the fastest time on each level - Simple two button controls

Screenshots

Duet Game4 screens
Chameleon Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chameleon Run at none against Duet Game's 2. Chameleon Run also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 2.1K) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Chameleon Run $0.99 up front. Duet Game sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Chameleon Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Duet Game holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chameleon Run has 21K ratings behind it against 2.1K, 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 94% of Chameleon Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duet Game ships an update every 3 months, Chameleon Run every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Duet Game versus Chameleon Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuet GameChameleon Run
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.9 (2.1K ratings) — better4.7 (21K ratings)
Positive reviews96.9% of reviews — better93.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K21K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#52#40 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKumobiusNoodlecake

Customer experience

Duet Game

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

Chameleon Run

All ratings20,657 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews1,534 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.2%

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

Chameleon Run

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth and intuitive controls
  • 💎 Challenging levels with replayability
  • 🎨 Vibrant, minimalist graphics

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
  • 💤 Lack of new content/levels
  • 🧠 Steep learning curve

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

Chameleon Run

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes on older devices
  • Issues with color switching on certain levels

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and worlds
  • Additional gameplay modes
  • Customization options for characters

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Duet Game

One-time2
  • Encore Chapters$0.99
  • Soliloquy Chapters$0.99
None

Chameleon Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Duet Game free?
Duet Game costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Chameleon Run free?
Chameleon Run costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Duet Game or Chameleon Run?
Duet Game is rated higher. Duet Game averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Chameleon Run averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.
Do Duet Game or Chameleon Run have ads?
Neither Duet Game nor Chameleon Run shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Duet Game or Chameleon Run?
Duet Game ships an update every 3 months, and Chameleon Run every 2 months. Most recently, Duet Game was updated on November 1, 2026 and Chameleon Run on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Duet Game or Chameleon Run?
Duet Game currently peaks at #52 in the App Store charts, and Chameleon Run at #40. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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