# Sea Ducks vs CruiseCast Planner

The clearest difference is rating: CruiseCast Planner at 5.0 against Sea Ducks's 4.6. CruiseCast Planner also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). Sea Ducks's advantage is ratings volume (466 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sea Ducks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and CruiseCast Planner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CruiseCast Planner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sea Ducks has 466 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sea Ducks ships an update fortnightly, CruiseCast Planner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sea Ducks | CruiseCast Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (466 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-ducks/id6642676228/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruisecast-planner/id6770231930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **466** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Blue IQ, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731411525) | [Phillip Wall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896725905) |

## What reviewers say

### Sea Ducks

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

Embark on a cruise adventure playing hide-and-seek with adorable rubber ducks. Kids can enjoy a scavenger hunt for points and rewards, while adults can join the fun by hiding ducks or participating in the hunt. It's a playful way to enhance your time at sea.

**Highlights:** Duck location guidance, Levels and rewards, Leaderboard, Push notifications, Hide and seek gameplay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Push Notifications | $1.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Image Generator | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sea Ducks Donation $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sea Duck Donation $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sponsorship Short $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sea Ducks Donation $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sea Duck Donation $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sea Ducks Sponsorship | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sea Duck Donation $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sponsorship 10 Credits | $129.99 | 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


### CruiseCast Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruisecast-planner/id6770231930)

Plan your next cruise with detailed weather forecasts, packing advice, and itinerary insights. Search for your specific cruise to view day-by-day planning information for all your ports of call. Get practical guidance to make your trip smoother.

**Highlights:** Search real cruise itineraries, View weather by port and cruise day, Live and typical weather forecasts, Itinerary-aware packing checklist, Port crowds and insights, Save cruises for quick access

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CruiseCast Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sea Ducks free?

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

### Is CruiseCast Planner free?

CruiseCast Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sea Ducks or CruiseCast Planner?

CruiseCast Planner is rated higher. Sea Ducks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 466 ratings, while CruiseCast Planner averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sea Ducks or CruiseCast Planner have ads?

Neither Sea Ducks nor CruiseCast Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sea Ducks or CruiseCast Planner?

Sea Ducks ships an update fortnightly, and CruiseCast Planner every 3 days. Most recently, Sea Ducks was updated on November 8, 2026 and CruiseCast Planner on November 5, 2026.

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