# Kerplinkus vs Deep Moon

The clearest difference is price: Deep Moon at Free against Kerplinkus's $0.99. Deep Moon also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.6). Kerplinkus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Deep Moon is free to download; Kerplinkus costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kerplinkus against 5.0 for Deep Moon. 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kerplinkus | Deep Moon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kerplinkus/id360876467/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-moon/id6445876757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 16 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Danny Bliss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866784316) | [andrew bell](https://appshunter.io/developer/445167639) |

## What reviewers say

### Kerplinkus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kerplinkus/id360876467)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Deep Moon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-moon/id6445876757)

Experience 80's style arcade action in this retro space shooter. Pilot a stolen enemy ship, battle challenging foes, and destroy the reactor core of a distant base. Escape is your ultimate goal in this fast-paced mission.

**Highlights:** Retro 80's arcade style, Fast-paced action, Challenging enemies, Simple controls, Space combat gameplay, Reactor core destruction mission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kerplinkus free?

Kerplinkus costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Deep Moon free?

Deep Moon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kerplinkus or Deep Moon?

Kerplinkus and Deep Moon are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Kerplinkus or Deep Moon have ads?

Deep Moon shows ads; Kerplinkus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kerplinkus or Deep Moon?

Kerplinkus ships an update every 2 months, and Deep Moon every 2 months. Most recently, Kerplinkus was updated on September 9, 2026 and Deep Moon on September 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*