# ao vs Platypus Evolution

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Platypus Evolution at 93% against ao's 47%. Platypus Evolution also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 153). ao's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ao sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Platypus Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Platypus Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Platypus Evolution has 6.1K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of ao's written reviews are positive against 93% of Platypus Evolution's.

ao ships an update every 2 months, Platypus Evolution every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ao | Platypus Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ao/id937945761/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platypus-evolution-match-game/id942553149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### ao

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ao/id937945761)

Engage in a puzzle game with expanding and contracting circles. Solve over 200 levels with unique challenges and surprises. Compete for medals and leaderboards, or skip tricky levels.

**Highlights:** Expanding and contracting circles, 200 levels with unique challenges, Leaderboard and medals, Level skipping and unlocking, Replay passed levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 🎶 Good background music
- ✨ Minimalist design
- 💯 Highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Confusing gameplay
- 😩 Frustrating difficulty
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay
- 💸 Unfair monetization
- 😵 Overwhelming ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't work
- App freezes
- Level 1 fails
- Dots don't rotate
- Automatic fail

**Requested features**

- Clearer instructions on how to play
- Make levels less impossible
- Fix the huge dot problem
- Add numbers on the balls
- More original game concepts


### Platypus Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platypus-evolution-match-game/id942553149)

Explore a bizarre world where platypus undergo extreme mutations. Mix and match these unique creatures to discover new species, earn coins, and conquer the world. This game combines elements of evolution, matching, and incremental clickers.

**Highlights:** Evolve mutated platypus, Mix and match creatures, Discover new species, Earn platypus poop coins, Incremental clicker gameplay, Multiple endings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ads removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| instant coins doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with 60 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| small frost gem pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with 200 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| income doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| pack with 500 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Cute and adorable platypuses
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 🎨 Unique and creative designs
- 🤖 Entertaining mutant platypuses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads, disrupting gameplay
- 🕰️ Repetitive and gets boring over time
- 🤔 Lack of new features or content updates
- 🔒 Inability to customize platypuses
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., game freezing, loss of progress)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing when opening the shop
- Platypuses not generating gems/diamonds when offline
- Negative coin balance bug after updates
- Inability to progress past certain planets/levels

**Requested features**

- Add more evolution types (e.g., sharks, unicorns, hedgehogs)
- Introduce mini-games or challenges
- Allow players to customize platypuses (colors, accessories)
- Improve gem/diamond acquisition system
- Reduce frequency and intrusiveness of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ao free?

ao is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Platypus Evolution free?

Platypus Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ao or Platypus Evolution?

Platypus Evolution is rated higher. ao averages 3.3 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Platypus Evolution averages 4.8 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do ao or Platypus Evolution have ads?

Platypus Evolution shows ads; ao does not.

### Which is updated more often, ao or Platypus Evolution?

ao ships an update every 2 months, and Platypus Evolution every 3 weeks. Most recently, ao was updated on October 16, 2026 and Platypus Evolution on October 18, 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.*