Kerplinkus vs Perspecto
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.
Perspecto
A minimalist puzzle game that challenges players to shift perspectives between 3D and 2D to uncover hidden connections. Solve mind-bending puzzles with no timers or pressure, rewarding careful observation.
- Shift between 3D and 2D views
- Slide and rotate blocks
- Discover hidden connections
- Calm and minimalist design
- No timers or pressure
- Thoughtful, mind-bending puzzles
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Sometimes all you need is to change the perspective. Perspecto is a calm, minimalist puzzle game where shifting between 3D and 2D reveals connections you couldn’t see before. Slide and move single blocks, rotate the structure, and watch the shape transform in ways you didn’t expect to be possible. No timers. No pressure. Just thoughtful, mind-bending puzzles that reward careful observation. How far can your perspective take you?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kerplinkus at 5.0 against Perspecto's 4.6. Kerplinkus also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Perspecto's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 87%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Perspecto $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 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Kerplinkus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Perspecto's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Kerplinkus ships an update every 2 months, Perspecto every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kerplinkus | Perspecto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.6 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danny Bliss | Gamepocket Studio |
Customer experience
Kerplinkus
Perspecto
In-app purchases
Kerplinkus
No in-app purchases
Perspecto
No in-app purchases









