Comparison

RubyRepeat vs Paplinko

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

Head to head
About

RubyRepeat

Test your short-term memory with this engaging game. Watch a sequence of lights and sounds, then try to replicate it. It's a fun way to challenge your recall abilities.

Highlights
  • Memory sequence playback
  • Player recall input
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Short-term memory exercise
  • Simple game board
Features
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Watch the ruby. Remember the pattern. Play it back. RubyRepeat is a pure memory game played on a gleaming eight-facet gem. The board lights up one facet at a time and plays its tone — then it's your turn to repeat the sequence. Every level adds a note and picks up speed. One wrong tap, or one moment of hesitation too long, and it's game over. Simple to learn. Genuinely hard to master. TWO WAYS TO PLAY • Classic — the ruby in deep faceted reds, the way a gem should look • Color — every facet gets its own vivid hue for an extra visual anchor Switch modes mid-game without losing your score, level, or sequence. SHARP, SATISFYING PLAY • Eight facets, eight tones — sound and light reinforce your memory • Precise touch targets shaped exactly like the facets you see • Sequences grow from 4 notes to 20 as the pace quickens • Score climbs faster at higher levels: every correct tap is worth more CLEAN AND FOCUSED • Free, with no ads, no in-app purchases, and no account required • Nothing tracks you — your sound preference is the only thing saved • Check the global top 25 right in the app, and submit your best runs if you choose • Designed for iPhone and iPad How long a pattern can you hold in your head — 8 notes? 12? 20? There's one way to find out.

About

Paplinko

Bounce balls into cups, collecting coins and prizes while earning points by hitting pegs. Strategize with shifting peg boards and special pegs to maximize your score. Customize your game with new backgrounds and ball characters.

Highlights
  • Bounce balls into cups
  • Collect coins and prizes
  • Hit pegs for points
  • Shifting peg boards
  • Special pegs and bonus effects
  • Customize backgrounds and characters
  • Complete puzzles and achievements
Features
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Drop in some fun with PAPLINKO! In PAPLINKO, the goal is to bounce balls into cups, collecting coins and prizes as you go along! It's not all just about collecting prizes though- bouncing off the pegs earns points and careful play will rack up your high score! The balls bounce off multiple pegs, each hit racking up points and changing the ball's path to the bottom. You can carefully aim and shoot each one, but the peg board is constantly shifting, so you'll have to rethink your strategy as you play! Hordes of special pegs shake things up, from bomb pegs to teleporter pegs! Use special multiplier pegs and bonus boxes to make that score grow and grow! Beware, prizes aren't the only things at the bottom- slimes will break your high score if you're not careful! Trade in all the coins you've collected to buy new backgrounds and ball characters to customize your game! Don't worry if you run out of balls, check back later and you'll have more available! “Never before have bouncing balls been so hypnotizing!” “More fun than Angry Birds!” Fun is just a bounce away! Features: - Over 30 prizes to collect! - Mobile pegs that change as you play! - Multiple puzzles to complete, with each puzzle set showing a different story! - Over 25 achievements to complete! - A huge variety of special bonus effects to collect from the bonus box! - Combines some of the action you loved in Peggle and Plinko Check back for new prizes, new customizations and more! Try other games by Game Circus, including COIN DOZER, PRIZE CLAW and TAPS TO RICHES!

Screenshots

RubyRepeat4 screens
Paplinko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Paplinko at 4.5 against RubyRepeat's 3.1. Paplinko also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 42%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 92 months). RubyRepeat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. Paplinko sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. RubyRepeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paplinko holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 451 and 731 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of RubyRepeat's written reviews are positive against 80% of Paplinko's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RubyRepeat ships an update every 92 months, Paplinko every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RubyRepeat versus Paplinko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubyRepeatPaplinko
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (451 ratings)4.5 (731 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews80.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings451731 — better
Update frequencyEvery 92 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB162 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRubenstein Ventures, LLCGame Circus Studios, LLC

Customer experience

RubyRepeat

All ratings452 ratings
Positive38.7%
Neutral24.6%
Negative36.7%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral25.3%
Negative32.5%

Paplinko

All ratings727 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive80.1%
Neutral8.4%
Negative11.5%

User reviews

RubyRepeat

From 451 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun game
  • 👍 Engaging memory game
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
  • 🕹️ Classic Simon-style gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🔍 Difficulty seeing the lit-up tiles
  • 🔇 Low volume/sound effects
  • 🕰️ Slow response time and pattern speed

Paplinko

From 731 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🕰️ Good time killer
  • 💰 Free to play

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🤖 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🕰️ Slow ball regeneration
  • 🧠 Lack of challenge
  • 🤯 Frustrating slime mechanics

Bugs and requests

RubyRepeat

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Inconsistent or unresponsive controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline high score tracking
  • Adjustable speed and difficulty settings
  • Additional color/visual modes
  • Vibration or sound cues

Paplinko

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Ads not working properly
  • Game freezing on launch
  • Multiplier reset by slimes
  • Inconsistent ball spawning
  • Incompatibility with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more levels and puzzles
  • Improve slime mechanics
  • Implement save/restore progress
  • Introduce new power-ups and customization options
  • Reduce ad frequency or provide ad-free option

In-app purchases

None

RubyRepeat

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Paplinko

One-time7
  • 45 Paplinko Balls$0.99
  • 5 Paplinko Bucks$0.99
  • 275 Paplinko Balls$4.99
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  • 30 Paplinko Bucks$4.99
  • 650 Paplinko Balls$9.99
  • 1750 Paplinko Balls$18.99
  • 150 Paplinko Bucks$19.99

Questions

Is RubyRepeat free?
RubyRepeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paplinko free?
Paplinko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RubyRepeat or Paplinko?
Paplinko is rated higher. RubyRepeat averages 3.1 out of 5 from 451 ratings, while Paplinko averages 4.5 from 731 ratings.
Do RubyRepeat or Paplinko have ads?
Paplinko shows ads; RubyRepeat does not.
Which is updated more often, RubyRepeat or Paplinko?
RubyRepeat ships an update every 92 months, and Paplinko every 2 months. Most recently, RubyRepeat was updated on October 23, 2026 and Paplinko on October 22, 2026.

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