Duet Game vs Smash Uncle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Smash Uncle
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Trace the screen to aim, then release to unleash a powerful punch! Have you ever felt the urge to just punch something and feel better? This is an extremely simple action game where you just punch away the mysterious "Bird Man" that appears. ■ Simple to play! Touch the screen to aim. Release your finger to fire a charged punch! Use your arms to stretch like rubber and send the man flying far away! ■ Here's what makes it so appealing! The ever-changing Bird Man: Sliding down a slope, hiding in a bathroom... Target every single one of the Bird Man who appears in the strangest places. An incredibly satisfying feeling: When your punch hits at the perfect angle, you'll feel amazing! Even enemies with barriers up can be shattered with your powerful blow! A surreal worldview: The unique visuals and movements are sure to have you chuckling. Anytime, anywhere: During your break at work, between commutes, or taking a breather from housework. A speedy game that finishes in just a few seconds will provide the ultimate refreshment. ■ Recommended for: Want a quick way to relieve stress Like surreal and fun characters Want to play intuitively without complicated rules So, get your fists ready. Bring down those pesky bird men with your punches!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Smash Uncle at Free against Duet Game's $2.99. Smash Uncle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Duet Game's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On 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
Smash Uncle is free to download; Duet Game costs $2.99 up front. Duet Game sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Smash Uncle asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Duet Game | Smash Uncle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #62 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 231 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kumobius | TechQiao Inc. |
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
Smash Uncle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Duet Game
- Encore Chapters$0.99
- Soliloquy Chapters$0.99
Smash Uncle
No in-app purchases









