# Duke Nukem vs Ninja Ranger

The clearest difference is price: Ninja Ranger at Free against Duke Nukem's $1.99. Ninja Ranger also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (72% vs 44%). Duke Nukem's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Ninja Ranger is free to download; Duke Nukem costs $1.99 up front. Duke Nukem sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ninja Ranger sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ninja Ranger holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 346 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Duke Nukem's written reviews are positive against 72% of Ninja Ranger's.

Duke Nukem ships an update every 5 months, Ninja Ranger every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duke Nukem | Ninja Ranger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duke-nukem-manhattan-project/id663811684/reviews) | **[4.6 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-ranger/id1443441547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **346** |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 236 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Spawn Studios, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/322311481) | [立鹏 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/591790026) |

## What reviewers say

### Duke Nukem

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

**Currently charting:** #200 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


### Ninja Ranger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-ranger/id1443441547)

Embark on a pixelated adventure as a ninja superhero, battling evil across challenging levels. Master classic 2D platform action, wield diverse weapons, and upgrade your hero. Earn ninja evaluations and uncover a retro storyline.

**Highlights:** Classic 2D platform action gameplay, Variety of ninja weapons and sub-weapons, 7 challenging levels with unique terrain and bosses, Hero upgrade system for blood and energy, Ninja evaluation system with gold coin rewards, Retro 2D scroll story CG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duke Nukem free?

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

### Is Ninja Ranger free?

Ninja Ranger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Duke Nukem or Ninja Ranger?

Ninja Ranger is rated higher. Duke Nukem averages 4.1 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Ninja Ranger averages 4.6 from 346 ratings.

### Do Duke Nukem or Ninja Ranger have ads?

Ninja Ranger shows ads; Duke Nukem does not.

### Which is updated more often, Duke Nukem or Ninja Ranger?

Duke Nukem ships an update every 5 months, and Ninja Ranger every 9 months. Most recently, Duke Nukem was updated on November 11, 2026 and Ninja Ranger on November 2, 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.*