Comparison

Kerplinkus vs RETRO GAME GENERATOR

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

RETRO GAME GENERATOR

Features
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# RETRO GAME GENERATOR RETRO GAME GENERATOR is a unique game in which you can conquer retro games that are generated automatically. Challenge the retro games generated one after another. ## Features - New retro games based on various elements of retro games are automatically generated one after another. - You can power up your aircraft with items acquired by playing the game. Let's aim for even higher scores by strengthening your own ship. ## Recommendations - Fans of retro games will love this blend of nostalgia and novelty. - The number of automatically generated retro games is endless, and you will never get bored of playing them. - Simple operation makes it easy for anyone to enjoy.

Screenshots

Kerplinkus4 screens
RETRO GAME GENERATOR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RETRO GAME GENERATOR at every 4 weeks against Kerplinkus's every 2 months. RETRO GAME GENERATOR also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 RETRO GAME GENERATOR $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kerplinkus ships an update every 2 months, RETRO GAME GENERATOR every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kerplinkus versus RETRO GAME GENERATOR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKerplinkusRETRO GAME GENERATOR
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB221 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny BlissHideki Kubo

In-app purchases

None

Kerplinkus

No in-app purchases

None

RETRO GAME GENERATOR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kerplinkus free?
Kerplinkus costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RETRO GAME GENERATOR free?
RETRO GAME GENERATOR costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kerplinkus or RETRO GAME GENERATOR have ads?
Neither Kerplinkus nor RETRO GAME GENERATOR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kerplinkus or RETRO GAME GENERATOR?
Kerplinkus ships an update every 2 months, and RETRO GAME GENERATOR every 4 weeks. Most recently, Kerplinkus was updated on October 24, 2026 and RETRO GAME GENERATOR on October 5, 2026.

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