Comparison

Kavel vs Dinkigolf

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

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About

Kavel

This puzzle arcade game combines elements of classic block puzzles and match-3 mechanics. Rotate and drag falling shapes onto a grid to score points, with three distinct modes offering different challenges and pacing.

Highlights
  • Block puzzle and match-3 gameplay
  • Three game modes: Casual, Frenzy, Zen
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Customizable color palettes
  • Colorblind-friendly design
  • Optimized for all devices
Features
Currently charting
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Kavel is your new crush. A match made in heaven. Be swiped off your feet and let the pieces fall where they may! GAMEPLAY Kavel is an accessible puzzle arcade game. Tetrominos from classic block games and the possibility space of your favorite match-3 obsession make this a fresh new puzzle experience. Rotate and drag the Tetromino to place it onto the puzzle grid. Watch the score rack up and the board adapt. An endless possibility space where you can test your mettle. Attempt for the highest score among your friends or attempt the challenge of the long list of achievements. There's something here for everyone. THREE SEPARATE GAME MODES *CASUAL MODE - Take your time, plan your strategies and execute at your own pace. The next 50 shapes are yours to command. *FRENZY MODE - The pressure is on! The next 90 seconds are a frantic mad dash straight to the top of score mountain. No time to think, only to rise to the challenge. *ZEN MODE - Feeling the stress of the day? Is the weather getting you down? Boring meeting? This is where you zone out. There is no end, no obligations, this is digital bubble wrap. FRESH BUT FAMILIAR Kavel is a game that seems familiar but is in fact a truly unique and fresh experience. New gameplay ideas to challenge you with some of the play elements that you already know. Let yourself be surprised. DESIGNED FOR LONGEVITY Easy to play, hard to master. A layered score system, designed to engage you time after time as you learn the subtleties of storming the leaderboards. ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADERBOARDS Full integration of achievements and leaderboards. Carefully designed achievements to playfully teach and surprise you. Approaching play from new perspectives. BEAUTIFUL COLOR PALETTES Style Kavel the way you like, all themes are created and perfected for an optimal play experience. Dip your finger in the paint and let's go! PLAYFUL DESIGN Minimal design language for optimal play experience. Instantly take in the board and the shapes for split second decisions. BESPOKE AUDIO A fun and lively audio experience that really pops. With music specially composed for Kavel to support the game's varied modes. OPTIMIZED Runs smoothly on every device. COLORBLIND-FRIENDLY The game does not rely on color and is playable with any form of color blindness. Further includes a colorpalette optimised for any form of color blindness.

About

Dinkigolf

Experience unique golfing adventures across fantastical landscapes like volcanoes and city rooftops. Navigate diverse hazards and obstacles to reach the hole in over 80 challenging levels. Unlock new ball styles as you progress through engaging game modes.

Highlights
  • One-handed portrait mode play
  • Campaign and Endless game modes
  • Varied hazards and obstacles
  • Over 80 levels
  • Skill-based ball style unlocks
  • Single purchase, no ads or IAPs
Features
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Golfing on the fairway is one thing, but how about inside a volcano, up a mountain, or across city rooftops? In Dinkigolf, the objective of reaching the hole remains, but there may be plenty of varied hazards and obstacles in between! Features: -One-handed portrait mode play: Simply tap, drag and release to launch the ball. -Two game modes: Campaign mode allows progression through the courses, whilst Endless provides a high score challenge for expert players. -Multiple hazards: Alongside traditional water hazards and bunkers, overcome lava, laser barriers and plenty more to reach the hole! -80+ Levels: A large base set of courses and holes, with more to come in future updates. -Skill based unlocks: A variety of ball styles can be unlocked as the player progresses through the campaign. -Single game purchase: Lifetime free content updates, no Ads or IAPs.

Screenshots

Kavel4 screens
Dinkigolf4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kavel and Dinkigolf both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Kavel's written reviews are positive against 75% of Dinkigolf's. Kavel also leads on chart position (#191 vs unranked) and ratings volume (24 vs 4). Dinkigolf's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Kavel costs $1.99 and Dinkigolf $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Kavel against 5.0 for Dinkigolf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kavel has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Kavel's written reviews are positive against 75% of Dinkigolf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kavel ships an update every 3 weeks, Dinkigolf monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Kavel versus Dinkigolf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKavelDinkigolf
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.9 (24 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJerry VerhoevenA To Play Ltd.

Customer experience

Kavel

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dinkigolf

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kavel

No in-app purchases

None

Dinkigolf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kavel free?
Kavel costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dinkigolf free?
Dinkigolf costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kavel or Dinkigolf?
Dinkigolf is rated higher. Kavel averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Dinkigolf averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Kavel or Dinkigolf have ads?
Neither Kavel nor Dinkigolf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kavel or Dinkigolf?
Kavel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dinkigolf monthly. Most recently, Kavel was updated on October 19, 2026 and Dinkigolf on October 18, 2026.

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