Tiny Ducks vs Hermit Crab Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Tiny Ducks
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Tiny Ducks is an Apple Watch idle game about repopulating the world, one step at a time. The duck population collapsed. You found the last breeding pair. Your job: walk, hatch, discover new breeds through genetic mutation, and grow your flock until the planet is covered in ducks. How it works: Choose a breeding pair โ mother + father from your Duckbook Walk. Every step hatches an egg. Check your watch. See your new ducks. Maybe discover a mutation โ a new breed with real-time shader effects. Swap fathers to steer genetics. The mother is locked until you migrate. Walking with the same mother for a long time gives you a permanent boost to that family of ducks. When growth slows, migrate: release your ducks into the wild, convert population to golden eggs, and upgrade your nest. Start over. Faster. Bigger.
Hermit Crab Simulator
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No Ads. No Subscriptions. A Quiet Little World. Welcome a hermit crab and build a tropical home on the sand. Name your companion, collect beautiful shells, and make each habitat your own. A SHELL FOR EVERY MOOD Discover 44 shell designs, from natural spirals to fantasy jewels. Change shells while keeping your crabโs name, age, and care history. Each habitat has its own collection. CREATE YOUR SANCTUARY Explore 12 environments and arrange 29 decorations, including plants, hides, climbing structures, pools, and five luxurious treasures. Move, resize, and layer pieces to design your home. Unlock up to five habitats with a shared coin balance. CARE AND PLAY Feed your crab, mist the habitat, refresh freshwater and saltwater pools, and clean the glass. Tap the sand to play: ten taps fill playfulness. Each fresh pool adds 12 happiness for 24 hours. Optional feeding reminders help you keep a routine. A PEACEFUL POCKET COMPANION Enjoy a silent game with no ambient sound. Earn daily rewards, save terrarium photos, and use optional iCloud backup. Loading a backup replaces local progress; use one device at a time. Coins can be earned through play. Optional consumable coin packs are available through Apple in-app purchases. There are no ads or subscriptions. Care continues while the app is closed. If care lapses, the worn shell is lost. A free recovery meal brings your companion back in the starter shell; buy the lost shell again for 10% of its original coin price. Other collected shells remain yours. This is a fictional virtual-pet game. Its habitats, fantasy shells, and care timers are not instructions for real animal care.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tiny Ducks at none against Hermit Crab Simulator's 5. Tiny Ducks also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Hermit Crab Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Tiny Ducks asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tiny Ducks | Hermit Crab Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RimeLime AB | WYATT WAYNE KELLER |
In-app purchases
Tiny Ducks
No in-app purchases
Hermit Crab Simulator
- Tiny Coin Pack$0.99
- Small Coin Pack$3.99
- Medium Coin Pack$7.99
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- Large Coin Pack$12.99
- Premium Coin Pack$29.99
Questions
Is Tiny Ducks free?
Is Hermit Crab Simulator free?
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