# Snowball vs Kerplinkus

The clearest difference is price: Snowball at Free against Kerplinkus's $0.99. Snowball also leads on ratings volume (185 vs 7). Kerplinkus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (87% vs 48%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Snowball is free to download; Kerplinkus costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Kerplinkus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snowball has 185 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Snowball's written reviews are positive against 87% of Kerplinkus's.

Snowball ships an update every 9 months, Kerplinkus every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snowball | Kerplinkus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowball/id293694285/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kerplinkus/id360876467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Ewers](https://appshunter.io/developer/301281533) | [Danny Bliss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866784316) |

## What reviewers say

### Snowball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowball/id293694285)

Guide a penguin on a journey to collect snowflakes and build a giant snowball. Navigate treacherous crumbling floors with simple swipe or tilt controls. Enjoy an ad-free and purchase-free gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Collect snowflakes, Build a snowball, Crumbling floor mechanic, Swipe controls, Tilt controls option, No ads, No in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kerplinkus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kerplinkus/id360876467)

This challenging puzzle game offers a unique take on block removal, requiring players to manage eight columns simultaneously. Swap any two blocks to clear them, avoiding an out-of-control cascade. Enjoy retro audio and graphics, with the option to play your own music.

**Highlights:** Unique block removal mechanics, Manage 8 columns simultaneously, Swap any two blocks, Retro audio and graphics, Play with your own music, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snowball free?

Snowball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kerplinkus free?

Kerplinkus costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Snowball or Kerplinkus?

Kerplinkus is rated higher. Snowball averages 2.9 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Kerplinkus averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Snowball or Kerplinkus have ads?

Neither Snowball nor Kerplinkus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Snowball or Kerplinkus?

Snowball ships an update every 9 months, and Kerplinkus every 2 months. Most recently, Snowball was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kerplinkus on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*