# Sea Ducks vs Cruise Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Sea Ducks at 4.5 against Cruise Countdown Timer's 3.5. Sea Ducks also leads on ratings volume (411 vs 4). Cruise Countdown Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sea Ducks sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Cruise Countdown Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sea Ducks holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sea Ducks has 411 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sea Ducks ships an update fortnightly, Cruise Countdown Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sea Ducks | Cruise Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (411 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-ducks/id6642676228/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-countdown-timer/id6761128404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **411** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue IQ, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731411525) | [Austin Garlick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829816182) |

## What reviewers say

### Sea Ducks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-ducks/id6642676228)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Avatar Image Generator | $1.99 | one-time |
| Push Notifications | $1.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Image Generator | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sea Ducks Donation $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sea Ducks Donation $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sea Duck Donation $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sea Ducks Donation $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sea Duck Donation $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sea Duck Donation $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging app
- 🤝 Helps connect cruisers
- 🎉 Enhances cruise experience
- 🕹️ Competitive yet enjoyable
- 🤩 Brings out the child in adults

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App issues after updates
- 🔍 Difficulty selecting ship
- 💰 Requires paid WiFi package
- 🧑‍⚖️ Lack of anti-cheating measures
- 🤫 Inability to edit/delete posts

**Reported bugs**

- App not working after updates
- Constant prompts to update
- Blurry uploaded photos
- Inability to log in after updates

**Requested features**

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


### Cruise Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-countdown-timer/id6761128404)

This app provides a visually engaging countdown to your next cruise vacation. It features a live, second-by-second timer, customizable backgrounds, and smart notifications for key milestones. Share your excitement with friends and family through generated countdown cards.

**Highlights:** Live second-by-second countdown, Home screen widget, Smart milestone notifications, Customizable cruise-inspired wallpapers, Trip planning and naming, Shareable countdown cards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sea Ducks free?

Sea Ducks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cruise Countdown Timer free?

Cruise Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sea Ducks or Cruise Countdown Timer?

Sea Ducks is rated higher. Sea Ducks averages 4.5 out of 5 from 411 ratings, while Cruise Countdown Timer averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sea Ducks or Cruise Countdown Timer have ads?

Neither Sea Ducks nor Cruise Countdown Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sea Ducks or Cruise Countdown Timer?

Sea Ducks ships an update fortnightly, and Cruise Countdown Timer weekly. Most recently, Sea Ducks was updated on October 2, 2026 and Cruise Countdown Timer on September 24, 2026.

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