Comparison

Platypus Evolution vs Cat Evolution

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

Head to head
About

Platypus Evolution

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
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Egg-laying, duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter footed mammals... And venomous! Yes, platypus are already odd by nature. What would happen if mutations started happening to them? Find out in Platypus Evolution! From the minds that brought you Cow Evolution and forever changed the way you see bovines, comes a new game that somehow manages to be even crazier and more nonsensical. “That’s one dam awesome game!” - Beaver Bill “There once was a beaver, who fell in love with a duck. From this forbidden love the platypus was born.” - Platystoteles We can all agree that platypus are unique creatures. They swim. They lay eggs. They have beaks. They are mammals. They have venom. I mean, they’re just plain bizarre already. What the heck would happen if some of them go through hardcore mutations? Play God and turn already weird creatures into even weirder ones! Mix, match, combine and evolve regular platypus to God-knows-what new species of platypus and take over the world and BEYOND! HOW TO PLAY • Drag and drop similar platypus to create new mysterious creatures • Use platypus poop coins to buy new creatures and make even more money • Alternatively, fiercely tap a platypus to make coins pop when platypus poop HIGHLIGHTS • 4 different stages and many platypus species to discover • A mind-blowing story yet untold • The unexpected mix of alpaca-like evolution, 2048 and incremental clicker games • Doodle-like illustrations • Five possible endings: find your destiny • No platypus were harmed in the making of this game, only developers Play with mutations with a head start. Download now and have fun in Platypus Evolution! Disclaimer: While this App is completely free to play, some additional content can be purchased for real money in-game. If you do not want to use this feature, please turn off in-app purchases in your device's settings. Like our page on Facebook and be the first to know about our upcoming games and updates! http://fb.com/tappshq

About

Cat Evolution

Combine cats to evolve them into unique and bizarre forms in this incremental clicker game. Discover new species, collect coins, and unlock various endings. It's a purr-fectly amusing experience for cat lovers.

Highlights
  • Combine cats to evolve
  • Discover curious and bizarre forms
  • Collect cat poop coins
  • Unlock different stages and species
  • Experience a mind-blowing story
  • Multiple possible endings
Features
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If you’re a cat person, we’ve got the PURR-fect game for you. Ok, maybe not, but we swear you’ll be a-MEOW-sed with this new PAW-some addition to your CAT-alogue. Well, if that’s not PURR-suasive enough, we don’t know what HISS. Just KITTEN! The most acclaimed animal on the Internet finally gained its own Evolution game. From the creators of the renowned Evolution series, comes the fluffiest of them all. CAT EVOLUTION! Combine cats to evolve them and discover their most curious, exotic and bizarre forms! FEATURING • Pantheon: a place for supreme beings to look down on us mortals and laugh at our misery • Impostors: watch out for impostors trying to steal the spotlight from the kittens HOW TO PLAY • Drag and drop similar cats to create new mysterious creatures • No need for a cat litter: use cat poop coins to buy new creatures and make even more money • Alternatively, fiercely tap a kitty to make coins pop when kittens poop HIGHLIGHTS • Different stages and many cat species to discover • A mind-blowing story yet untold • The unexpected mix of alpaca-like evolution, 2048 and incremental clicker games • Doodle-like illustrations • Various possible endings: find your destiny • No cats were harmed in the making of this game, only developers Say no to copy-CATS. Say yes to Cat Evolution! Disclaimer: While this App is completely free to play, some additional content can be purchased for real money in-game. If you do not want to use this feature, please turn off in-app purchases in your device's settings. Like our page on Facebook and be the first to know about our upcoming games and updates! http://fb.com/tappshq

Screenshots

Platypus Evolution4 screens
Cat Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

Platypus Evolution and Cat Evolution both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Platypus Evolution's written reviews are positive against 82% of Cat Evolution's. Cat Evolution's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Platypus Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Evolution sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Platypus Evolution against 4.8 for Cat Evolution. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.1K and 8.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Platypus Evolution's written reviews are positive against 82% of Cat Evolution's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Platypus Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, Cat Evolution every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Platypus Evolution versus Cat Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatypus EvolutionCat Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.1K ratings)4.8 (8.1K ratings)
Positive reviews92.5% of reviews — better81.7% of reviews
Number of ratings6.1K8.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB160 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDATPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA

Customer experience

Platypus Evolution

All ratings6,085 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews1,046 reviews
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.7%

Cat Evolution

All ratings8,054 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews655 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.0%

User reviews

Platypus Evolution

From 6.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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)

Cat Evolution

From 8.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive game
  • 😻 Cute and amusing cat designs
  • 🚀 Fast progression and evolution
  • 💎 Ability to customize cats with hats

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Excessive ads that can crash the game
  • 🤔 Disappearing cat customizations after restarting
  • 🤯 Glitches with berry and tractor functionality

Bugs and requests

Platypus Evolution

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Cat Evolution

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes when watching certain ads
  • Purchased cats disappearing after crashes
  • Berries and tractor not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to save custom cat colors
  • Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
  • Improved crate opening experience (no need to tap individually)

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Platypus Evolution

One-time10
  • ads removal$0.99
  • instant coins doubler$1.99
  • pack with 60 diamonds$1.99
Show 7 more
  • pack of rubies$1.99
  • pack of diamonds$1.99
  • small frost gem pack$1.99
  • pack with 200 diamonds$4.99
  • income doubler$5.99
  • big pack of rubies$5.99
  • pack with 500 diamonds$9.99
11 purchases

Cat Evolution

One-time11
  • pack of rubies$1.99
  • instant coins doubler$1.99
  • pack with some diamonds$1.99
Show 8 more
  • pack of diamonds$1.99
  • ads removal$1.99
  • pack with more diamonds$3.99
  • big pack of rubies$4.99
  • income doubler$5.99
  • pack with plenty of diamonds$6.99
  • Trinket$6.99
  • starter bundle with discount$9.99

Questions

Is Platypus Evolution free?
Platypus Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cat Evolution free?
Cat Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Platypus Evolution or Cat Evolution?
Platypus Evolution and Cat Evolution are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.1K and 8.1K ratings respectively.
Do Platypus Evolution or Cat Evolution have ads?
Both Platypus Evolution and Cat Evolution show ads.
Which is updated more often, Platypus Evolution or Cat Evolution?
Platypus Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cat Evolution every 10 days. Most recently, Platypus Evolution was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cat Evolution on September 24, 2026.

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