# Platypus Evolution vs Slime Evolutionary Path

The clearest difference is rating: Platypus Evolution at 4.8 against Slime Evolutionary Path's 4.4. Platypus Evolution also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 765) and review sentiment (93% vs 84%). Slime Evolutionary Path's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Platypus Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Slime Evolutionary Path sells 5 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Platypus Evolution has 6.1K ratings behind it against 765, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Platypus Evolution's written reviews are positive against 84% of Slime Evolutionary Path's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Platypus Evolution | Slime Evolutionary Path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platypus-evolution-match-game/id942553149/reviews)** | [4.4 (765 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slime-evolutionary-path/id1559506738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 765 |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 84.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [KE HSI LIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227737050) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Slime Evolutionary Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slime-evolutionary-path/id1559506738)

Evolve your slime through multiple paths, collecting coins and experience even when offline. Engage in automatic battles, enhance your slime with equipment enchantments and extra skills to defeat powerful enemies in this casual idle game.

**Highlights:** Multiple slime evolution paths, Offline coin and XP generation, Automatic battles, Equipment enchantments, Extra skills for slime enhancement, Ten evolution stages

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 gems | $1.29 | one-time |
| 5000 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 gems | $10.49 | one-time |
| 50,000 gems | $49.90 | one-time |
| 100,000 gems | $95.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Solid game
- 👍 Fun casual game
- 👍 Relaxing game
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing UI
- 🐛 Grammatical errors in text
- 💡 Lack of ways to spend gold
- 💡 Need more depth and content
- 💡 Slow progression

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty progressing past certain levels
- Inconsistent performance or crashes

**Requested features**

- More evolution options and upgrades
- Ability to combine or upgrade arm stones
- More ways to earn gems
- Clearer tutorial and explanations
- Additional game modes or challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Platypus Evolution free?

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

### Is Slime Evolutionary Path free?

Slime Evolutionary Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Platypus Evolution or Slime Evolutionary Path?

Platypus Evolution is rated higher. Platypus Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Slime Evolutionary Path averages 4.4 from 765 ratings.

### Do Platypus Evolution or Slime Evolutionary Path have ads?

Both Platypus Evolution and Slime Evolutionary Path show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Platypus Evolution or Slime Evolutionary Path?

Platypus Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, and Slime Evolutionary Path every 3 weeks. Most recently, Platypus Evolution was updated on September 23, 2026 and Slime Evolutionary Path on September 22, 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.*