# rl vs Platypus Evolution

The clearest difference is rating: Platypus Evolution at 4.8 against rl's 3.5. Platypus Evolution also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 57%) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 71). rl's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. rl 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Platypus Evolution has 6.1K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of rl's written reviews are positive against 93% of Platypus Evolution's.

rl ships an update every 5 weeks, Platypus Evolution every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | rl | Platypus Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rl/id937958581/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platypus-evolution-match-game/id942553149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **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

### rl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rl/id937958581)

Engage in a challenging puzzle game with a unique figure-of-eight loop mechanic. Avoid collisions as you navigate through increasingly complex levels. Compete for top scores and earn medals.

**Highlights:** Figure-of-8 loop mechanic, Collision avoidance puzzles, Infinite level variations, Leaderboards and medals, 150 levels with surprises, Level skipping and unlocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Good series
- 👍 Simple concept
- 👍 Teaches patience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Impossible levels
- 🐛 Game breaking bugs
- 🐛 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Level 5 is impossible/glitched
- Level 2 is broken/glitched
- Level 4 is impossible/glitched
- Level 7 is impossible
- Level 33 is impossible/glitched

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Fix bugs


### 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 rl free?

rl 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, rl or Platypus Evolution?

Platypus Evolution is rated higher. rl averages 3.5 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Platypus Evolution averages 4.8 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do rl or Platypus Evolution have ads?

Platypus Evolution shows ads; rl does not.

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

rl ships an update every 5 weeks, and Platypus Evolution every 3 weeks. Most recently, rl was updated on August 30, 2026 and Platypus Evolution on September 23, 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.*