# Duke Nukem vs R

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: R at none against Duke Nukem's 10. R also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (68% vs 44%). Duke Nukem's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Duke Nukem holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Duke Nukem's written reviews are positive against 68% of R's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Duke Nukem ships an update every 5 months, R monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duke Nukem | R |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duke-nukem-manhattan-project/id663811684/reviews)** | [3.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-type-ii/id787148904/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **67.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 236 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spawn Studios, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/322311481) | [DotEmu](https://appshunter.io/developer/329185054) |

## What reviewers say

### Duke Nukem

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

**Currently charting:** #148 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


### R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-type-ii/id787148904)

Relive a classic horizontal scrolling shooter arcade experience. Pilot an advanced ship against the returning Bydo Empire, utilizing new weapons and power-ups across six challenging levels. Enjoy customizable graphics and controls for a nostalgic or enhanced gameplay session.

**Highlights:** Six unique levels with bosses, New Search Laser and Shotgun Laser weapons, Power-ups and attachments, Adjustable difficulty settings, Customizable touch and D-pad controls, Original and improved graphics options, Game Center achievements and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Nostalgic gameplay
- 👍 Faithful port of the original
- 🎮 Good controls with controller support
- 💎 Classic arcade shooter experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy controls and performance issues
- 📱 Difficult to play on small screens
- 🕹️ Suboptimal touch controls
- 🕰️ Outdated graphics and sound

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Graphical glitches and performance problems
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings and accessibility options
- More levels and content
- Improved compatibility with modern devices
- Sensitivity and control customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duke Nukem free?

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

### Is R free?

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

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

Duke Nukem is rated higher. Duke Nukem averages 4.1 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while R averages 3.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do Duke Nukem or R have ads?

Neither Duke Nukem nor R shows ads.

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

Duke Nukem ships an update every 5 months, and R monthly. Most recently, Duke Nukem was updated on November 6, 2026 and R on November 6, 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.*