Kerplinkus vs Polyx 2D
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.
Polyx 2D
A classic falling block puzzle game with 35 unique shapes and 18 challenging levels. Compete solo or challenge friends in real-time online battles with customizable controls and visual styles. Unlock achievements and climb leaderboards.
- 35 unique shapes
- 18 challenging levels
- Real-time online battles
- Game Center leaderboards
- Unlockable achievements
- Customizable controls and visual styles
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Falling blocks, 35 shapes, and no ads. Play solo through 36 increasingly challenging levels, or challenge friends to live PvP online battles. Rotate, slide, and drop pieces to complete lines and keep the board clear. Learn how each shape fits as the falling speed increases, and aim for a new high score. PLAY YOUR WAY • Master 35 different shapes across 36 levels. • Choose swipe controls or on-screen buttons. • Pick your favorite visual style. • Compete on Game Center leaderboards and unlock achievements. ENJOY PLAYER-VS-PLAYER (PvP) BATTLES • Battle Game Center friends and other opponents in real time. • Invite your opponent to a rematch. • Track your friends' availability for battles. No ads. Available in 60 languages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Polyx 2D at Free against Kerplinkus's $0.99. Polyx 2D also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Kerplinkus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 18.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Polyx 2D 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 Polyx 2D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Kerplinkus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Polyx 2D's.
Kerplinkus ships an update every 2 months, Polyx 2D every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Kerplinkus | Polyx 2D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danny Bliss | Skippy Skipmo LLC |
Customer experience
Kerplinkus
Polyx 2D
In-app purchases
Kerplinkus
No in-app purchases
Polyx 2D
No in-app purchases









