Comparison

Kerplinkus vs Sticky Struggles

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

Sticky Struggles

This puzzle game challenges players to strategically move blocks that stick to them until placed correctly. With over 50 levels, achievements, and both 2D and 3D views, it offers a relaxing yet engaging experience. Play offline and enjoy a minimalist design with calming music.

Highlights
  • Sticky block mechanics
  • 50+ challenging levels
  • Unlockable bonus levels
  • Achievements to earn
  • Minimalist design with relaxing music
  • 2D and 3D view toggle
  • Offline play
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Enter the world of Sticky Struggles, a uniquely challenging puzzle game that will test your problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. With 50+ levels of increasing difficulty and new obstacles to overcome, Sticky Struggles will keep you entertained for hours. Inspired by the classic Sokoban games, Sticky Struggles adds its own unique gameplay mechanics. When you're located next to a block, it sticks to you, and the only way to let go of it is by placing it in the correct location! Are you ready for the challenge? Download Sticky Struggles now and see if you can master this addictive and fun game! --FEATURES-- ACHIEVEMENTS — There are plenty of achievements to earn, can you collect them all? RELAX AND FOCUS — Enjoy a minimalist game world with relaxing music. No flashy visuals and loud sound effects. LOTS OF LEVELS — Play through 50 challenging levels! You can unlock bonus levels for a small fee. CHALLENGING — There are multiple ways to solve each level. Can you figure out how to solve it in the lowest amount of moves possible? 2D & 3D — You can easily toggle between 2D and 3D view. PLAY OFFLINE — Take your game anywhere, no internet connection required! FREE! — Sticky Struggles is completely free to play! ********** Sticky Struggles is free to play, though some in-game items can also be purchased for real money. In addition, Sticky Struggles is supported by ads, some of which may be targeted towards your interests. You can opt out of interest-based advertising within the app or by resetting your device’s advertising identifier. Advertising can be turned off completely by purchasing a 'No Ads' in-app purchase within Sticky Struggles. Got feedback? We’re always happy to hear it so we can keep making Sticky Struggles better for everyone. Leave a review on the store and/or reach out to us at support@pactiongames.com To access and play the game, you must accept our: Privacy Policy: https://pactiongames.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://pactiongames.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Kerplinkus4 screens
Sticky Struggles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sticky Struggles at Free against Kerplinkus's $0.99. Sticky Struggles also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Kerplinkus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, 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

Sticky Struggles is free to download; Kerplinkus costs $0.99 up front. Sticky Struggles sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Kerplinkus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kerplinkus against 5.0 for Sticky Struggles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kerplinkus has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Kerplinkus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sticky Struggles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kerplinkus ships an update every 2 months, Sticky Struggles every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Kerplinkus versus Sticky Struggles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKerplinkusSticky Struggles
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny BlissPaction Games ApS

Customer experience

Kerplinkus

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

Sticky Struggles

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kerplinkus

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Sticky Struggles

One-time6
  • Premium Bundle 1$0.99
  • Premium Bundle 2$2.99
  • Premium Bundle 3$5.99
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  • Premium Bundle 4$12.99
  • Premium Bundle 5$19.99
  • Premium Bundle 6$39.99

Questions

Is Kerplinkus free?
Kerplinkus costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sticky Struggles free?
Sticky Struggles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kerplinkus or Sticky Struggles?
Kerplinkus and Sticky Struggles are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Kerplinkus or Sticky Struggles have ads?
Sticky Struggles shows ads; Kerplinkus does not.
Which is updated more often, Kerplinkus or Sticky Struggles?
Kerplinkus ships an update every 2 months, and Sticky Struggles every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kerplinkus was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sticky Struggles on November 3, 2026.

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