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.
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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Kerplinkus | AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danny Bliss | Ching-Yung Chen |
Customer experience
Kerplinkus
AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR)
In-app purchases
Kerplinkus
No in-app purchases
AR Throw (Powered by LiDAR)
- Infinite Energy$9.99
Questions
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