Kerplinkus vs Silverfish DX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kerplinkus
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.
- Unique block removal mechanics
- Manage 8 columns simultaneously
- Swap any two blocks
- Retro audio and graphics
- Play with your own music
- Game Center integration
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“[Kerplinkus] delivers a fresh take on the formula that's simple and highly challenging — in fact, it can be downright panic inspiring. It's a pretty frantic affair.” -Blake of Touch Arcade “Kerplinkus promises retro take on match-based puzzle play... mixing the old with the new... [in] a distinctly old skool flavour.” -Keith Andrews of Pocket Gamer “Is very, very addictive. Prying yourself away from the game proves very difficult. It has high replay potential and will offer many hours of entertainment.... This is a must-buy for casual puzzle game players.” -Linda Ta of AppSafari “If you love playing casual puzzle games on your iPhone or iPod touch such as Bejewelled or Trism then [this] is definitely worth taking a look at.... If games like Pac Man, Space Invaders and Tetris still have a place in your heart then Kerplinkus could definitely find its way on to your homescreen.” -Phil Wheeler of AppAdvice “This tile-matching game sets itself well apart from competing products, due to its hectic gameplay, muted art style, and classic SID-chip soundtrack.... It is actually very different from the normal mode of thinking.... A really nice effort by the crew at [Kranky Robot].” -AppGamers.com "Refreshing! - Just like it says, not another match 3!" - Zztfox "Nice! - Great to see this classic brought into the new era!" - Lord Gek "A great original puzzler! - Excellent game, fun, different, challenging, and simple to understand! A new favorite - I look forward to seeing what else this developer releases. Recommended :)" - ralp99 Kerplinkus is a completely new take on the casual puzzle game. It's like spinning plates. You must focus on ALL 8 columns or 1 will grow out-of-control. No match 3. No movement restrictions. No special-blocks. Swap ANY 2 blocks anywhere, anytime. Just focus on removing blocks, not creating them. Features: - Retro Audio: Old school music and sound effects. - Retro Graphics: Color cycling and simple graphics to achieve that retro vibe. - iPod Music: Play your own music in the background. - Mute Audio: Kerplinkus(tm) respects the iPhone’s ring/silent switch. - Volume Control: Conveniently adjust the volume from the option menu or the pause screen. - Game Center.
Silverfish DX
Engage in fast-paced arcade action by navigating through enemy swarms and collecting power-ups. This game offers a challenging experience designed for touchscreens, testing your reflexes against relentless space bugs.
- Weave through enemy swarms
- Collect Power Pods
- Turn tables on foes
- Pure arcade action
- Designed for touchscreens
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Weave your way through menacing swarms, collect Power Pods and turn the tables on your foes! The space bugs are back and tougher than ever - do you have what it takes to defeat them? Silverfish DX delivers arcade action designed & refined for touchscreens.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kerplinkus at 5.0 against Silverfish DX's 4.5. Kerplinkus also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months) and review sentiment (87% vs 71%). Silverfish DX's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 7). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Kerplinkus costs $0.99 and Silverfish DX $1.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Silverfish DX has 39 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Kerplinkus's written reviews are positive against 71% of Silverfish DX's.
Kerplinkus ships an update every 2 months, Silverfish DX every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kerplinkus | Silverfish DX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.5 (39 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews — better | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 39 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danny Bliss | Chaotic Box |
Customer experience
Kerplinkus
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In-app purchases
Kerplinkus
No in-app purchases
Silverfish DX
No in-app purchases









