# Classic vs Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

The clearest difference is price: Classic at Free against Placid Plastic Duck Simulator's $1.99. Classic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). Placid Plastic Duck Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (262 vs 1) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Classic is free to download; Placid Plastic Duck Simulator costs $1.99 up front. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Classic against 4.9 for Placid Plastic Duck Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Placid Plastic Duck Simulator has 262 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Classic ships an update weekly, Placid Plastic Duck Simulator daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic | Placid Plastic Duck Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-minesweeper/id6448630853/reviews)** | [4.9 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placid-plastic-duck-simulator/id6742243377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **262** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 52 MB | 670 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NERVE Plus Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583330319) | [Tunnel Vision Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797549658) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-minesweeper/id6448630853)

Experience the classic puzzle game with authentic rules and mechanics. This app offers a nostalgic visual design and challenging gameplay for both new and experienced players. Test your logic and deduction skills without any extra features.

**Highlights:** Authentic classic gameplay, Original rules and mechanics, Nostalgic retro visuals, Simple and charming design, Focus on logic and deduction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placid-plastic-duck-simulator/id6742243377)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Trivia (US App Store)

Experience a serene 3D environment as a rubber duck. Enjoy a peaceful stay at a seaside pool, interacting with other ducks, floating, sunbathing, and sliding. Embrace the present moment and find bliss.

**Highlights:** 3D rubber duck simulation, Serene seaside pool environment, Interact with other ducks, Float, sunbathe, and slide, Day/night cycle with stars, Nostalgic radio tunes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ducks, Please | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quacking the Ice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Duck Addiction | $0.99 | one-time |
| So Many Ducks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hippospace Download | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rooftop One Percent | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ducks Galore | $0.99 | one-time |
| All DLCs Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Love the ducks
- 🎉 Relaxing and calming experience
- 👍 Great game for duck enthusiasts
- 🎨 Enjoyable visuals and aesthetics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bug with logo overlapping in Forsaken folder

**Reported bugs**

- Bug with logo overlapping in Forsaken folder

**Requested features**

- Cloud save feature
- Remote control duck or boat


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic free?

Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Placid Plastic Duck Simulator free?

Placid Plastic Duck Simulator costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Classic or Placid Plastic Duck Simulator?

Classic is rated higher. Classic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Placid Plastic Duck Simulator averages 4.9 from 262 ratings.

### Do Classic or Placid Plastic Duck Simulator have ads?

Neither Classic nor Placid Plastic Duck Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic or Placid Plastic Duck Simulator?

Classic ships an update weekly, and Placid Plastic Duck Simulator daily. Most recently, Classic was updated on November 3, 2026 and Placid Plastic Duck Simulator on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*