Comparison

Kerplinkus vs AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR)

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

AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR)

Scan your surroundings with LiDAR and interact by throwing virtual objects. Enjoy creative fun by tossing paper balls into trash cans, shooting footballs into goals, or hitting arbitrary targets. The app offers over 30 object types and allows size adjustments for unique experiences.

Highlights
  • LiDAR environment scanning
  • Throw virtual objects
  • Over 30 virtual object types
  • Adjustable object sizes
  • Snapshot capture
  • Easy scan and swipe controls
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Important! An iOS device with a LiDAR Scanner is required to run this App. Scan the real-world and throw virtual objects to interact with it. For example, you can throw virtual paper balls to real trash cans, shoot a virtual football to a real goal, or just throw something to arbitrary targets such as a slippery slide. As virtual objects can interact with the real-world, you can enjoy creative fun. The only limit is your imagination! 【Features】: 1. Easy to use (just scan & swipe); 2. Rich types of virtual objects (30+ interesting objects); 3. Adjust object sizes for fun (e.g., a huge ball or toy); 4. Take snapshots for your crazy ideas.

Screenshots

Kerplinkus4 screens
AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kerplinkus at 87% against AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR)'s 0%. Kerplinkus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR)'s advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On device support 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

AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR) is free to download; Kerplinkus costs $0.99 up front. AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kerplinkus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kerplinkus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. 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 0% of AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kerplinkus ships an update every 2 months, AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Kerplinkus versus AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKerplinkusAR Throw (Powered by LiDAR)
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better2
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 iOS13.6 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny BlissChing-Yung Chen

Customer experience

Kerplinkus

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

AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kerplinkus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR)

One-time1
  • Infinite Energy$9.99

Questions

Is Kerplinkus free?
Kerplinkus costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR) free?
AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kerplinkus or AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR)?
Kerplinkus is rated higher. Kerplinkus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR) averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Kerplinkus or AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR) have ads?
AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR) shows ads; Kerplinkus does not.
Which is updated more often, Kerplinkus or AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR)?
Kerplinkus ships an update every 2 months, and AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kerplinkus was updated on October 27, 2026 and AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR) on October 16, 2026.

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