Kerplinkus vs Speedy Golf
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.
Speedy Golf
Experience a casual golf game with simple one-button controls. Play through two 18-hole courses, receive caddy advice, and customize your player with various avatars. Enjoy a full experience across multiple Apple devices.
- One-button, three-tap controls
- Two 18-hole courses
- Caddy advice system
- 19 player avatars
- Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac)
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- easy and fun one button three tap play control - play two 18 hole par 72 courses - caddy gives you advice and you adjust - choose from 19 player avatars - low price includes iPhone, iPad, AppleTV & Mac versions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kerplinkus at 5.0 against Speedy Golf's 4.5. Kerplinkus also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 57%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). Speedy Golf's advantage is chart position (#126 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 Speedy Golf $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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Kerplinkus's written reviews are positive against 57% of Speedy Golf's.
Kerplinkus ships an update every 2 months, Speedy Golf every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kerplinkus | Speedy Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #126 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danny Bliss | Unit Radius LLC |
Customer experience
Kerplinkus
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In-app purchases
Kerplinkus
No in-app purchases
Speedy Golf
No in-app purchases
Questions
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