# Cake Match vs Duck Boat

The clearest difference is rating: Duck Boat at 4.6 against Cake Match's 3.9. Duck Boat also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 19). Cake Match's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (40% vs 22%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cake Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Duck Boat sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Duck Boat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duck Boat has 1.1K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Cake Match's written reviews are positive against 22% of Duck Boat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cake Match ships an update every 2 days, Duck Boat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cake Match | Duck Boat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-match-sort-3d/id6630366550/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-boat/id6737032395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 244 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ABI GLOBAL LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743349083) | [Zego Global Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637372610) |

## What reviewers say

### Cake Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-match-sort-3d/id6630366550)

Engage in a visually appealing puzzle game where you sort and match colorful cake slices on plates to complete desserts. Progress through challenging levels that test your logic and planning skills in a relaxing atmosphere. Unlock new cake varieties as you advance.

**Highlights:** Sort and match colorful cake slices, Complete delicious cake treats, Progress through challenging levels, Relaxing atmosphere with smooth animations, Unlock new types of cakes and pies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hammers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Swaps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Treasue 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Swaps | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super hammer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Booster pack | $7.99 | one-time |


### Duck Boat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-boat/id6737032395)

Guide colorful ducks to their matching boats in this mentally stimulating puzzle adventure. Unlock stylish boats and enjoy endless, increasingly challenging levels. Play offline and experience stunning artwork with this casual yet engaging game.

**Highlights:** Match ducks to boats, Unlock stylish boats, Offline play, Stunning artwork, Endless challenging levels, Casual yet challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Booster Package | $24.99 | one-time |
| Boat Coin Package 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Boat Coin Package 6 | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Interesting concept
- 👍 Fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🤬 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🤯 Ads are sneaky and unskippable
- 🙄 Ads become more frequent at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels become impossible to pass without watching ads
- Purchased ad-free version not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency
- Provide ad-free option
- Improve ad placement to minimize disruption


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cake Match free?

Cake Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Duck Boat free?

Duck Boat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cake Match or Duck Boat?

Duck Boat is rated higher. Cake Match averages 3.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Duck Boat averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Cake Match or Duck Boat have ads?

Both Cake Match and Duck Boat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cake Match or Duck Boat?

Cake Match ships an update every 2 days, and Duck Boat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cake Match was updated on October 30, 2026 and Duck Boat on November 4, 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.*