Comparison

Rubber Duck Battle vs Core Arcade

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

Head to head
About

Rubber Duck Battle

This game offers a playful twist on the classic Battleship, where players launch boulders to sink rival ducks. Enjoy interactive WiFi multiplayer or challenge the AI in Solo Mode with adjustable scoring and auto-fire options.

Highlights
  • Battleship reimagined with ducks
  • Interactive WiFi multiplayer
  • Solo Mode against AI
  • Adjustable scoring styles
  • Auto-Fire option
  • Includes User's Guide PDF
Features
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Rubber Duck Battle reimagines "Battleships" with a playful twist: two duck ponds side by side, where ducks toss boulders to capsize rivals. Sink all five enemy ducks to win! Play interactively on two devices over WiFi with automatic pairing, or challenge the computer in Solo Mode. Choose between two scoring styles: one boulder to sink a duck, or target all four squares per duck for a tougher game—perfect for balancing skill levels between players. In Solo Mode, enable "Auto-Fire" for fast-paced action. Multiplayer setups sync automatically for seamless fun. A 15-page PDF User’s Guide is included, viewable on-device or exportable to email, printers, or notepads. Available for phones and tablets, Rubber Duck Battle blends strategy, whimsy, and cross-generational appeal in a delightfully quirky package.

About

Core Arcade

Features
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Your phone becomes a pocket game console. Console Game packs 12 original arcade experiences into one polished library. Jump between quick sessions, discover different genres, and launch straight into gameplay with responsive on-screen controls. INCLUDES 12 GAMES Snake Ball Bounce Breakout Alien wave shooter Number Merge Meteor Run Signal Match Minefield Orbit Guard Hyper Gate Pulse Lock Skyline Stack WHY PLAY CONSOLE GAME One app, many game styles: arcade, puzzle, shooter, reflex, strategy Instant launch flow from the library to gameplay Adaptive challenge tuning to help you improve while staying engaged Console-style interface designed for iPhone and iPad Touch-first controls with a familiar D-pad and action button layout Progress tracking across your sessions PLAY YOUR WAY Use quick runs to chase high scores, improve your timing, and master each game’s mechanics. Whether you want a 2-minute break or a longer session, Console Game is built for smooth, pick-up-and-play fun. Download now and start your next run.

Screenshots

Rubber Duck Battle4 screens
Core Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rubber Duck Battle at none against Core Arcade's 4. Rubber Duck Battle also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Core Arcade sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Rubber Duck Battle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubber Duck Battle ships an update monthly, Core Arcade every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Rubber Duck Battle versus Core Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubber Duck BattleCore Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeil RohanJose Blanco

In-app purchases

None

Rubber Duck Battle

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Core Arcade

Subscriptions2
  • Arcade Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Arcade Plus Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • 14 Day Free TrialFree
  • Remove Ads Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Rubber Duck Battle free?
Rubber Duck Battle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Core Arcade free?
Core Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rubber Duck Battle or Core Arcade have ads?
Core Arcade shows ads; Rubber Duck Battle does not.
Which is updated more often, Rubber Duck Battle or Core Arcade?
Rubber Duck Battle ships an update monthly, and Core Arcade every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rubber Duck Battle was updated on November 3, 2026 and Core Arcade on October 23, 2026.

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