Comparison

Kerplinkus vs Bumpy Road

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

Bumpy Road

Guide an elderly couple on a nostalgic car ride by altering the terrain with a simple touch. Collect memories and experience a heartwarming story of a family's life. Enjoy different game modes for varied challenges and relaxation.

Highlights
  • Unique touchscreen control
  • Modify ground to guide characters
  • Collect past memories
  • Heartwarming family story
  • Arcade gameplay modes
  • Relaxing story mode
Features
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A love story on four wheels! Spring is here and a couple in their autumn years have decided to go for a ride in their car just like in the old days. Bump the road with a simple touch to safely guide them on their trip and help them collect the memories of their past. - A new and unique control method - Use the touchscreen to modify the ground and push the characters around. - A feel good arcade game with a moving story – Discover the life of a family as you find memories while you play. - Travel as far as you can in ”Evergreen Ride” or beat your best time in ”Sunday Trip”. Then sit back and relax as you enjoy the story in ”Memory Lane”. Chosen by Apple as Game of the Week! ”Bumpy Road is one of the best purchases I’ve made on the app store. Not just because the gameplay has a hook unlike anything I’ve played on an iOS device, but also because it’s got a fantastic aesthetic.” - IGN.com (9/10 Editor's Choice) ”While Bumpy Road is indeed a solid high scoring game, it’s the peripheral elements that transcend it from being merely a well-made video game to an unforgettable experience ... if you like high scoring games or touching works of art, then you won’t want to miss Bumpy Road ” - Toucharcade.com "Must Have" - Slidetoplay.com (4/4) ” ... playing it means feeling love, not love for the designers or the medium or the state of being meaningfully distracted or the sense of communion with everyone who does this or even the game itself, but love. The feeling of love.” - Killscreendaily.com

Screenshots

Kerplinkus4 screens
Bumpy Road4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kerplinkus at 5.0 against Bumpy Road's 4.6. Kerplinkus also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Bumpy Road's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and 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

Kerplinkus costs $0.99 and Bumpy Road $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kerplinkus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Kerplinkus's written reviews are positive against 66% of Bumpy Road's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kerplinkus ships an update every 2 months, Bumpy Road every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kerplinkus versus Bumpy Road: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKerplinkusBumpy Road
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.6 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews — better65.9% of reviews
Number of ratings731 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny BlissSimogo AB

Customer experience

Kerplinkus

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

Bumpy Road

All ratings31 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews302 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral10.6%
Negative23.5%

Bugs and requests

Kerplinkus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bumpy Road

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game sometimes crashes or freezes
  • Language settings change unexpectedly
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more game modes and levels
  • Implement multi-touch controls
  • Include seasonal/themed environments
  • Provide checkpoints to resume progress
  • Expand the story and unlock more memories

In-app purchases

None

Kerplinkus

No in-app purchases

None

Bumpy Road

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kerplinkus free?
Kerplinkus costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bumpy Road free?
Bumpy Road costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kerplinkus or Bumpy Road?
Kerplinkus is rated higher. Kerplinkus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Bumpy Road averages 4.6 from 31 ratings.
Do Kerplinkus or Bumpy Road have ads?
Neither Kerplinkus nor Bumpy Road shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kerplinkus or Bumpy Road?
Kerplinkus ships an update every 2 months, and Bumpy Road every 9 months. Most recently, Kerplinkus was updated on September 9, 2026 and Bumpy Road on September 25, 2026.

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