Comparison

Kerplinkus vs Link'Em All

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

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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

Link'Em All

Features
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This is an indie game made by studio of two persons. The game is a simple and clear logical puzzle with a convenient and intuitive gameplay. The main sense is to rotate or move the elements of the game in such a way that they are connected to each other into one single whole. Every connection must find a match for itself. The game is perfect for both children or beginners and experienced players. Everyone will find their quick game or a longer game. While resting, stretch your brain and mind, and solving puzzles will help. It will be useful at any age, it is always useful to keep your mind in good shape. In addition to the gameplay, you can choose a theme for the game with the most comfortable color solution for the best pastime. Logic training will always be useful, no matter what the circumstances, but if you get stuck, then the clues are always ready to come to assist you. Features of the game: * Over 250 different levels * Levels of varying difficulty, game elements and playing fields of different shapes and sizes * No time limits, spend any amount of time in the game * A wide range of themes for the appearance of the game * Clues to help you * Modern animations, graphics and sound effects * Different languages of the game interface * Brain training * Everything is completely free! Link all the connections with each other, and you will surely increase your IQ. And we will be happy to help you deliver it in the most comfortable way. The game was made using Unity and adapted for all resolutions of phones and tablets. If you love logic games, as we love and you have ideas, wishes, suggestions or just a desire to chat, write to us: didio@didio.ru Do not forget to visit our resources to keep abreast of the latest news: https://www.facebook.com/link.em.all.game http://www.didio.ru/en Privacy Policy: http://didio.ru/LinkEmAllPrivacyPolicy.html Music Used License http://didio.ru/MusicUsed.html

Screenshots

Kerplinkus4 screens
Link'Em All4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Link'Em All at Free against Kerplinkus's $0.99. Kerplinkus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support 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

Link'Em All is free to download; Kerplinkus costs $0.99 up front. Link'Em All sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kerplinkus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kerplinkus versus Link'Em All: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKerplinkusLink'Em All
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny BlissMIKHAIL HRYHORYEU

In-app purchases

None

Kerplinkus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Link'Em All

One-time1
  • Premium account$1.99

Questions

Is Kerplinkus free?
Kerplinkus costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Link'Em All free?
Link'Em All is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kerplinkus or Link'Em All have ads?
Link'Em All shows ads; Kerplinkus does not.
Which is updated more often, Kerplinkus or Link'Em All?
Kerplinkus ships an update every 2 months, and Link'Em All every 2 months. Most recently, Kerplinkus was updated on November 6, 2026 and Link'Em All on November 3, 2026.

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