Comparison

Hunting the ducks vs Arrow Nova

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
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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

Arrow Nova

Features
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Arrow Nova is a compact one-tap puzzle game about reading arrow paths and setting off the right chain reaction. Every board starts with arrows, blockers, and special pieces. Pick the best arrow, launch the chain, and clear the board with careful timing and planning. Levels are short enough for quick sessions, but each new layout asks you to think ahead. Features: - One-tap arrow chain puzzles. - Campaign levels with growing challenge. - Endless mode for longer runs. - Daily challenge with a fresh puzzle each day. - Coins, achievements, streaks, and unlockable board skins. - Hints, undo, and replay options. - Local progress with no account required. - Portrait layout designed for one-handed play. Plan the path, trigger the chain, and turn one tap into a full board clear.

Screenshots

Hunting the ducks3 screens
Arrow Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hunting the ducks at none against Arrow Nova's shown. Hunting the ducks also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). Arrow Nova's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Hunting the ducks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Arrow Nova sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hunting the ducks ships an update monthly, Arrow Nova every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hunting the ducks versus Arrow Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHunting the ducksArrow Nova
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB45 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKristof NijsThong Nguyen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hunting the ducks

One-time1
  • Purchasing the app$4.49
5 purchases

Arrow Nova

One-time5
  • 200 Coins$0.99
  • 600 Coins$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 1500 Coins$3.99

Questions

Is Hunting the ducks free?
Hunting the ducks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrow Nova free?
Arrow Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hunting the ducks or Arrow Nova have ads?
Arrow Nova shows ads; Hunting the ducks does not.
Which is updated more often, Hunting the ducks or Arrow Nova?
Hunting the ducks ships an update monthly, and Arrow Nova every 2 days. Most recently, Hunting the ducks was updated on November 3, 2026 and Arrow Nova on October 25, 2026.

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