Comparison

Sea Ducks vs Sip or Skip

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

Head to head
About

Sea Ducks

Embark on a unique cruise adventure by hiding and seeking adorable rubber ducks throughout the ship. This game offers engaging scavenger hunts for kids with rewards and levels, while adults can enjoy hiding ducks or participating in the hunt. It's a fun way to enhance any cruise vacation.

Highlights
  • Duck location details
  • Levels and rewards
  • Leaderboard
  • Push notifications
  • Scavenger hunt gameplay
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Set sail on a cruise adventure like no other with Sea Ducks. Designed for both kids and adults! Dive into the world of duck hunting where you can hide and seek adorable rubber ducks throughout the ship. Whether you're a parent looking to entertain your kids or an adult who loves to hide ducks, Sea Ducks is perfect for you. For Kids: Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt, searching for hidden ducks around the cruise ship. Each duck you find earns you points, helping you level up and unlock new rewards. The more ducks you discover, the closer you get to becoming the ultimate cruise duck champion! For Adults: Enjoy the fun of hiding ducks for the kids to find, adding a playful twist to your cruise experience. You can also participate in the hunt, working together with your little ones or competing to see who can find the most ducks. Features: - Duck location details on the cruise ship to guide your duck hunting adventures. - Levels and rewards that keep kids engaged and motivated. - A leaderboard to track your progress and compete with other hunters. - Push notifications to alert you of new hiding spots or special challenges. Whether you're cruising for a family vacation or just want to add some fun to your time at sea, Sea Ducks is the perfect companion. Join the community of duck hunters and duck hiders and make your cruise journey unforgettable!

About

Sip or Skip

Features
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Sip or Skip? The cruise drink package calculator, ship bar explorer, and bar crawl builder. Planning a cruise and wondering if the drink package is actually worth it? Sip or Skip? helps you find out in seconds and then helps you make the most of every bar on your ship. Whether you're sailing with Royal Caribbean, Carnival, or Norwegian, this app helps you plan your drinks, explore venues, and build the ultimate bar crawl before you ever step on board. Drink Package Calculator Stop guessing and start knowing. Enter your cruise details and your typical daily drinks and Sip or Skip? will calculate: Your break-even drink count per day Whether the package is a Sip or Skip How your drinking style affects the value A personalized daily plan It's the easiest way to answer the most common cruise question: Is the drink package worth it? Explore Every Bar on Your Ship Discover what your ship has to offer before you sail. Browse bars across dozens of ships including: Royal Caribbean Carnival Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line See: Bar locations Deck information Venue vibes Signature drinks Poolside and adults-only spots Perfect for planning your cruise days and nights. Generate a Bar Crawl Want a fun night onboard? Use the Bar Crawl Builder to create your own cruise bar adventure. Choose your ship, pick how many stops you want, and Sip or Skip? will generate a bar crawl across the ship. Then share it with your friends via text or AirDrop. It is the easiest way to turn your cruise into a floating bar tour. Personalized Cruise Drink Planning Sip or Skip? helps you think through your cruise day. Plan drinks like: Morning coffees Poolside cocktails Afternoon beers Dinner wine Late-night drinks See how it all affects your drink package value. Perfect For First-time cruisers Cruise veterans Groups planning a cruise Friends organizing a bar crawl Anyone debating the drink package Disclaimer This app is for entertainment and planning purposes. Please drink responsibly and follow all cruise line policies regarding alcohol consumption. Download Sip or Skip? and start planning your next cruise adventure. Calculate. Explore. Crawl.

Screenshots

Sea Ducks4 screens
Sip or Skip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sip or Skip at none against Sea Ducks's 10. Sip or Skip also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Sea Ducks's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Sea Ducks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sip or Skip asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sea Ducks ships an update fortnightly, Sip or Skip every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sea Ducks versus Sip or Skip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSea DucksSip or Skip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (458 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings458 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBlue IQ, LLCJosh Wright

Bugs and requests

Sea Ducks

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not working after updates
  • Constant prompts to update
  • Blurry uploaded photos
  • Inability to log in after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ranking system for hiders
  • Delayed posting for hiding ducks
  • Randomized hiding locations
  • In-app purchases for customization
  • Ability to edit/delete posts

Sip or Skip

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Sea Ducks

One-time10
  • Push Notifications$1.99
  • Avatar Image Generator$2.99
  • Sea Ducks Donation $2.99$2.99
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  • Sea Duck Donation $4.99$4.99
  • Sea Ducks Donation $9.99$9.99
  • Sea Duck Donation $9.99$9.99
  • Sea Ducks Sponsorship$19.99
  • Sea Duck Donation $19.99$19.99
  • Sponsorship 3 Credits$49.99
  • Sponsorship 10 Credits$129.99
None

Sip or Skip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sea Ducks free?
Sea Ducks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sip or Skip free?
Sip or Skip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sea Ducks or Sip or Skip have ads?
Sip or Skip shows ads; Sea Ducks does not.
Which is updated more often, Sea Ducks or Sip or Skip?
Sea Ducks ships an update fortnightly, and Sip or Skip every 2 days. Most recently, Sea Ducks was updated on November 4, 2026 and Sip or Skip on October 7, 2026.

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