Platypus Evolution vs Clusterduck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Evolve mutated platypus
- Mix and match creatures
- Discover new species
- Earn platypus poop coins
- Incremental clicker gameplay
- Multiple endings
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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
Clusterduck
Hatch and mutate an endless stream of ducks, leading to increasingly bizarre genetic mutations. Collect hundreds of unique duck variations and discover the secrets of a mysterious hole. Compete in talent contests to appease the duck gods.
- Hatch and mutate wacky ducks
- Collect hundreds of head, wing, and body variations
- Discover common, rare, epic, and legendary mutations
- Witty duck descriptions
- Discover secrets of the hole
- Compete in Duck-Off talent contests
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What came first, the duck or the egg? CLUSTERDUCK is about hatching as many ducks as possible. As more ducks hatch, the more strange things happen. The ducks begin to genetically mutate! With each generation of ducks that hatch, the chances of things going horribly wrong increase at an alarming rate. Ever seen a duck with a sword for a head, or horse hoof for a wing? These ducks have gone absolutely bonkers. Need room for more ducks? Sacrifice ducks down *the hole*. But don’t get too close — you don’t know what’s lurking down there. Features: •Hatch and mutate wacky ducks! •Collect hundreds of head, wing, and body variations, resulting in amazing varieties! •Mutations come in common, rare, epic, and legendary rarities! •Witty duck descriptions introduce you to the personality quirks of each duck •Discover the secrets of *the hole* •Appease the duck gods by competing in Duck-Off talent contests
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Clusterduck at 173K against Platypus Evolution's 6.1K. On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Platypus Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Clusterduck sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Platypus Evolution against 4.8 for Clusterduck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clusterduck has 173K ratings behind it against 6.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Platypus Evolution's written reviews are positive against 85% of Clusterduck's.
Platypus Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, Clusterduck fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | Platypus Evolution | Clusterduck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.1K ratings) | 4.8 (173K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews — better | 84.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K | 173K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 240 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA | PikPok |
Customer experience
Platypus Evolution
Clusterduck
User reviews
Platypus Evolution
From 6.1K App Store ratingsWhat 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)
Clusterduck
From 173K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Unique and quirky duck designs
- 🎨 Charming art style
- 💡 Interesting mutation system
- 🕹️ Relaxing gameplay
Room to improve
- 🔒 Limited duck storage space
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Long wait times for egg hatching
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for more space
- 🤔 Lack of control over duck breeding
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
Clusterduck
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inability to complete duck sets due to glitches
- Inconsistent ad behavior even after purchase
- Difficulty in distinguishing completed ducks
Requested features
5 requests- Add more duck storage space
- Implement a way to choose which ducks breed
- Add mini-games or other activities to pass time
- Introduce an in-game currency system
- Allow for more customization of the duck colony
In-app purchases
Platypus Evolution
- ads removal$0.99
- instant coins doubler$1.99
- pack with 60 diamonds$1.99
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- 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
Clusterduck
- Starter Pack of Clusterbucks$0.99
- Remove Banner Ads$1.99
- More lamp space!$1.99
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- Even more lamp space!$1.99
- Bonus lamp space!$1.99
- Permanent 4th Nest$1.99
- Inter-Dimensional Lamp$2.99
- Increase Population$3.99
- Soup Buffet$4.99
- Bumper Pack of Clusterbucks$4.99
- The Variety Pack$4.99
- The Populist Pack$4.99
- Sizable Pack of Clusterbucks$9.99
- Remove Ads$19.99
Questions
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