Comparison

Vertigo Rogue Lite vs Paplinko

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vertigo Rogue Lite

Pilot a heavily armed helicopter in this fast-paced arcade action game. Engage in a sinister plot as a flying mafia hitman amidst a city conflict. Experience realistic graphics, diverse weaponry, and intuitive controls.

Highlights
  • Arcade style action gameplay
  • Helicopter combat
  • Land, sea, and air enemies
  • Criminal underworld plot
  • Multiple weapon types
  • Intuitive two-thumb controls
  • Optional 3D mode
Features
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Vertigo Rogue is an original, fast-paced arcade style action game that puts you in the seat of a heavily armed helicopter taking on a range of land, sea and air based enemies. See reviews and video on support site www.vertigorogue.com As an ex-con mercenary fighter pilot about to retire and settle down, you are whirled into a sinister plot where you are forced to enact the role of a flying mafia hitman in a city where the on-going conflict between 7 criminal organizations is about to spin out of control in a frantic, explosive climax. Vertigo Rogue Lite features: 1. A short campaign including 4 Vertigo Rogue missions 2. A huge, detailed landscape of unprecedented complexity 3. Advanced, realistic graphics in a rich and populated environment 4. A selection of 8 different weapon types 5. A powerful, yet simple and intuitive two-thumb control system 6. Advanced 3D sound environment 7. Optional stereoscopic, red/blue color-filtered 3D mode Note: 3D glasses are of course not included, but if you happen to have a pair of those old cardboard goggles with a red/blue 3D filter, turn on the 3D mode and enjoy the REAL vertigo effect! Note that in stereoscopic mode, the frame rate will be lower and the most convincing depth effect is achieved on the newest generations of iPod Touch/iPhones. The color coded 3D mode will not work with shutter- or polarized 3D glasses as used in theaters.

About

Paplinko

Bounce balls into cups, collecting coins and prizes while earning points by hitting pegs. Strategize with shifting peg boards and special pegs to maximize your score. Customize your game with new backgrounds and ball characters.

Highlights
  • Bounce balls into cups
  • Collect coins and prizes
  • Hit pegs for points
  • Shifting peg boards
  • Special pegs and bonus effects
  • Customize backgrounds and characters
  • Complete puzzles and achievements
Features
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Drop in some fun with PAPLINKO! In PAPLINKO, the goal is to bounce balls into cups, collecting coins and prizes as you go along! It's not all just about collecting prizes though- bouncing off the pegs earns points and careful play will rack up your high score! The balls bounce off multiple pegs, each hit racking up points and changing the ball's path to the bottom. You can carefully aim and shoot each one, but the peg board is constantly shifting, so you'll have to rethink your strategy as you play! Hordes of special pegs shake things up, from bomb pegs to teleporter pegs! Use special multiplier pegs and bonus boxes to make that score grow and grow! Beware, prizes aren't the only things at the bottom- slimes will break your high score if you're not careful! Trade in all the coins you've collected to buy new backgrounds and ball characters to customize your game! Don't worry if you run out of balls, check back later and you'll have more available! “Never before have bouncing balls been so hypnotizing!” “More fun than Angry Birds!” Fun is just a bounce away! Features: - Over 30 prizes to collect! - Mobile pegs that change as you play! - Multiple puzzles to complete, with each puzzle set showing a different story! - Over 25 achievements to complete! - A huge variety of special bonus effects to collect from the bonus box! - Combines some of the action you loved in Peggle and Plinko Check back for new prizes, new customizations and more! Try other games by Game Circus, including COIN DOZER, PRIZE CLAW and TAPS TO RICHES!

Screenshots

Vertigo Rogue Lite4 screens
Paplinko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Paplinko at 4.5 against Vertigo Rogue Lite's 3.3. Vertigo Rogue Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Paplinko sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Vertigo Rogue Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paplinko holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 516 and 731 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Vertigo Rogue Lite's written reviews are positive against 80% of Paplinko's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vertigo Rogue Lite ships an update monthly, Paplinko every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Vertigo Rogue Lite versus Paplinko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertigo Rogue LitePaplinko
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (516 ratings)4.5 (731 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews80.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings516731 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS3.1.2 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB162 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBrainphantGame Circus Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Vertigo Rogue Lite

All ratings521 ratings
Positive48.9%
Neutral16.1%
Negative34.9%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.3%

Paplinko

All ratings727 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews297 reviews
Positive80.1%
Neutral8.4%
Negative11.4%

User reviews

Vertigo Rogue Lite

From 516 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Innovative flight control mechanism
  • 👍 Very enjoyable and fun gameplay
  • 🎮 Challenging and entertaining
  • 🕹️ Unique and interesting gameplay
  • ✨ Controls are spot-on for some users

Room to improve

  • 👎 Horrible controls and view
  • 🤏 Slight lack of polish in graphics
  • ❓ Controls can be difficult initially

Paplinko

From 731 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🕰️ Good time killer
  • 💰 Free to play

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🤖 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🕰️ Slow ball regeneration
  • 🧠 Lack of challenge
  • 🤯 Frustrating slime mechanics

Bugs and requests

Vertigo Rogue Lite

Requested features

2 requests
  • Update game for iOS 11
  • Option to choose an in-vehicle view

Paplinko

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Ads not working properly
  • Game freezing on launch
  • Multiplier reset by slimes
  • Inconsistent ball spawning
  • Incompatibility with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more levels and puzzles
  • Improve slime mechanics
  • Implement save/restore progress
  • Introduce new power-ups and customization options
  • Reduce ad frequency or provide ad-free option

In-app purchases

None

Vertigo Rogue Lite

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Paplinko

One-time7
  • 45 Paplinko Balls$0.99
  • 5 Paplinko Bucks$0.99
  • 275 Paplinko Balls$4.99
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  • 30 Paplinko Bucks$4.99
  • 650 Paplinko Balls$9.99
  • 1750 Paplinko Balls$18.99
  • 150 Paplinko Bucks$19.99

Questions

Is Vertigo Rogue Lite free?
Vertigo Rogue Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paplinko free?
Paplinko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vertigo Rogue Lite or Paplinko?
Paplinko is rated higher. Vertigo Rogue Lite averages 3.3 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while Paplinko averages 4.5 from 731 ratings.
Do Vertigo Rogue Lite or Paplinko have ads?
Paplinko shows ads; Vertigo Rogue Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Vertigo Rogue Lite or Paplinko?
Vertigo Rogue Lite ships an update monthly, and Paplinko every 2 months. Most recently, Vertigo Rogue Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Paplinko on November 3, 2026.

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