# R.TYPE vs Duke Nukem

The clearest difference is rating: Duke Nukem at 4.1 against R.TYPE's 3.4. Duke Nukem also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 25 months) and chart position (#173 vs unranked). R.TYPE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (62% vs 44%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

R.TYPE costs $1.99 and Duke Nukem $1.99 up front. Duke Nukem sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. R.TYPE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Duke Nukem holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 79 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of R.TYPE's written reviews are positive against 44% of Duke Nukem's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

R.TYPE ships an update every 25 months, Duke Nukem every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | R.TYPE | Duke Nukem |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtype/id657336473/reviews) | **[4.1 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duke-nukem-manhattan-project/id663811684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **79** |
| Positive reviews | **61.9% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 29 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DotEmu](https://appshunter.io/developer/329185054) | [Spawn Studios, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/322311481) |

## What reviewers say

### R.TYPE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtype/id657336473)

Experience a classic arcade shooter reborn for modern devices. Battle the evil Bydo Empire across eight challenging levels, utilizing a variety of weapons and power-ups. This faithful adaptation offers both original difficulty and enhanced touch controls for an authentic retro gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade shoot 'em up gameplay, Eight challenging levels, Multiple weapon upgrades and power-ups, Two difficulty settings, Touch and virtual D-pad controls, Unlockable achievements and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Arcade-perfect port
- 👍 Faithful to the original
- 👍 Great retro experience
- 👍 Customizable controls
- 👍 Works well on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy on newer devices
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Covers too much of the screen
- 🐛 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Ship randomly jumps to the right side
- Buttons overlap and obscure gameplay
- Crashes and freezes on iOS 13+
- Compatibility issues on iPhone 12 and newer

**Requested features**

- Support for Bluetooth controllers
- Option to resize/reposition controls
- Difficulty settings/modes
- Improved sound quality


### Duke Nukem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duke-nukem-manhattan-project/id663811684)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Duke Nukem battles Mech Morphix's mutant army in New York City. This action-platformer blends classic Duke Nukem 3D gameplay with 2D sidescrolling elements. Utilize a variety of weapons and Duke's signature wit to save the city.

**Highlights:** 9 brand new weapons, 8 huge levels across NYC, Over 25 enemy types, Blend of 3D and 2D gameplay, Classic Duke Nukem action

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 50 'Force Field' | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 'Jet Pack' | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 "Mega Health" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pain Killers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Suck it Down | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blow it Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Who Wants Some | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piece of Cake | $1.99 | one-time |
| Balls of Steel | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Classic Duke Nukem gameplay experience
- 😄 Entertaining one-liners and humor
- 📱 Portable version of beloved PC game
- 🎨 Good graphics for mobile platform
- 💰 Affordable price point

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🎮 Touch controls lack precision
- 📺 Screen space issues on modern iPhones
- ⚠️ Game-breaking bugs at specific levels
- 🔊 Audio/sound problems

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Character floats/flies uncontrollably
- Save files corrupt or fail to load
- Crashes when loading saves from inside rooms
- Screen freezes at specific levels (Episode 5, Chinatown, Fearsome Factory)

**Requested features**

- MFi controller support
- Russian language localization
- German language localization
- Full screen optimization for notched iPhones
- Improved save system with manual save button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is R.TYPE free?

R.TYPE costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Duke Nukem free?

Duke Nukem costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, R.TYPE or Duke Nukem?

Duke Nukem is rated higher. R.TYPE averages 3.4 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Duke Nukem averages 4.1 from 79 ratings.

### Do R.TYPE or Duke Nukem have ads?

Neither R.TYPE nor Duke Nukem shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, R.TYPE or Duke Nukem?

R.TYPE ships an update every 25 months, and Duke Nukem every 5 months. Most recently, R.TYPE was updated on October 16, 2026 and Duke Nukem on October 13, 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.*