Comparison

Hunting the ducks vs PatternCrack

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

Head to head
About

Hunting the ducks

An audio-based hunting game where players shoot or net ducks flying by. Earn points by catching ducks quickly and in succession, with a limited number of attempts. Supports multiplayer and Game Center integration for competitive play.

Highlights
  • Audio-based gameplay
  • Duck shooting and netting modes
  • Scoring system based on speed and streaks
  • Limited attempts per round
  • Real-time multiplayer
  • Game Center integration
Features
Read full description

You are in the woods on the shore of a pond. Occasionally, a duck will fly by, sometimes from left to right, sometimes from right to left, sometimes slowly and sometimes quickly. Either you are a hunter trying to shoot the ducks, or you are a nature conservation officer trying to catch the ducks with a net for research. Try to catch as many ducks as possible to earn points. But listen carefully, because you only have 20 attempts. Fast ducks earn you more points. The more ducks you catch in a row, the more points you receive for the next duck you catch. Note: Ducks you do not attempt to catch will not be counted. The fewer attempts you need to catch a duck, the more points you earn. Note: "Hunting the ducks" is an audio game, which means that the game is played by ear. Headphones or earbuds are required to play this game properly. "Hunting the ducks" integrates Game Center, allowing you to compare scores, track your achievements and play against each other in real time with 2 to 4 players. Don't hesitate to try "Hunting the ducks" for free.

About

PatternCrack

Test your logic by cracking a secret color code. Get feedback on your guesses with colored pegs indicating correct colors and positions. Offers adjustable difficulty, daily challenges, and streak tracking.

Highlights
  • Adjustable code length
  • Multiple color options
  • Limited or unlimited attempts
  • Daily Challenge mode
  • Streak tracking and statistics
  • Game history with replay
  • iCloud sync
Features
Read full description

How sharp is your logic? In PatternCrack you crack a secret color code. After each guess you get feedback: black pegs mean right color in the right spot, white pegs mean right color in the wrong spot. Features: • Adjustable code length (3–6 pegs) • 4 to 8 different colors • 6 to 15 attempts or unlimited • Duplicates on or off • Daily Challenge — everyone gets the same code, one attempt • Streak tracking and statistics • Game history with detailed replay • iCloud sync across devices • Tutorial with visual examples • Dark Mode support • Accessibility: VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, color-blind symbols, Reduce Motion Inspired by the classic board game.

Screenshots

Hunting the ducks3 screens
PatternCrack3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hunting the ducks at Free against PatternCrack's $0.99. PatternCrack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

Hunting the ducks is free to download; PatternCrack costs $0.99 up front. Hunting the ducks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PatternCrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hunting the ducks against 5.0 for PatternCrack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hunting the ducks ships an update monthly, PatternCrack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hunting the ducks versus PatternCrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHunting the ducksPatternCrack
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKristof NijsSebastian Peters

Customer experience

Hunting the ducks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PatternCrack

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hunting the ducks

One-time1
  • Purchasing the app$4.49
None

PatternCrack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hunting the ducks free?
Hunting the ducks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PatternCrack free?
PatternCrack costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hunting the ducks or PatternCrack?
Hunting the ducks and PatternCrack are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Hunting the ducks or PatternCrack have ads?
Neither Hunting the ducks nor PatternCrack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hunting the ducks or PatternCrack?
Hunting the ducks ships an update monthly, and PatternCrack fortnightly. Most recently, Hunting the ducks was updated on September 26, 2026 and PatternCrack on October 7, 2026.

Other comparisons