Comparison

Kerplinkus vs Speedy Golf

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • One-button, three-tap controls
  • Two 18-hole courses
  • Caddy advice system
  • 19 player avatars
  • Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac)
Features
Currently charting
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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

Screenshots

Kerplinkus4 screens
Speedy Golf4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Kerplinkus costs $0.99 and Speedy Golf $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Kerplinkus versus Speedy Golf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKerplinkusSpeedy Golf
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#126 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny BlissUnit Radius LLC

Customer experience

Kerplinkus

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%

Speedy Golf

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

Kerplinkus

No in-app purchases

None

Speedy Golf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kerplinkus free?
Kerplinkus costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speedy Golf free?
Speedy Golf costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kerplinkus or Speedy Golf?
Kerplinkus is rated higher. Kerplinkus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Speedy Golf averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Kerplinkus or Speedy Golf have ads?
Neither Kerplinkus nor Speedy Golf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kerplinkus or Speedy Golf?
Kerplinkus ships an update every 2 months, and Speedy Golf every 11 months. Most recently, Kerplinkus was updated on October 27, 2026 and Speedy Golf on October 15, 2026.

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