Platypus Evolution vs Spider Evolution
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
Spider Evolution
Merge exotic spider species to create new mutant creatures with unique features. Discover different stages, unlock new breeds, and enjoy an open-ended gameplay experience with a humorous story. Earn coins by tapping spiders or using eggs to purchase new creatures and expand your collection.
- Merge spider species to create new mutants
- Discover different stages and spider breeds
- Earn coins by tapping or using spider eggs
- Unlock new creatures and expand your collection
- Experience a humorous story with twists
- Enjoy open-ended, idle gameplay
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If you ever wished spiders were a little less itsy-bitsy and a little more mutanty-radioactivy, this is a game for you! Merge the most exotic spider species you’ll ever come across to create new bug breeds with unpredictably awesome features! You might even be responsible for the origin story of your next friendly neighborhood masked superhero! SPIDER FEATURES - Pantheon: a new 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 spiders. HOW TO PLAY - Drag and drop similar spiders to create new mutant creatures - Use spider eggs to earn coins, buy new creatures and make even more money - Alternatively, fiercely tap a spider to make coins pop from their eggs HIGHLIGHTS - Different stages and many spider species to discover - A mind-blowing story with venomous twists! - The unexpected mix of creature evolution dynamics and incremental clicker games - Doodle-like illustrations - Open-ended gameplay: enjoy the freedom! - No spiders were harmed in the making of this game, only developers Spider Evolution: the new web sensation. Please note! This game is free to play, but it contains items that can be purchased for real money. Some features and extras mentioned in the description may also have to be purchased for real money.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Platypus Evolution at 6.1K against Spider Evolution's 306. Platypus Evolution also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Platypus Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Spider Evolution 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 Spider Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Platypus Evolution has 6.1K ratings behind it against 306, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 93% and 92% positive.
Platypus Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, Spider Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Platypus Evolution | Spider Evolution |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.1K ratings) | 4.8 (306 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews — better | 91.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K — better | 306 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| 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 | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA | TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA |
Customer experience
Platypus Evolution
Spider Evolution
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
Spider Evolution
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Spider Evolution
- Alien Currency Pack 1$1.99
- Hard Currency Pack 1$1.99
- Hard Currency Pack Offer$1.99
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- Remove Ads$1.99
- Shop Bundle 1$2.99
- Promo Bundles Very High$2.99
- Hard Currency Pack 2$4.99
- Alien Currency Pack 2$5.99
- Shop Bundle 2$5.99
- Promo Bundles High$5.99
- Trinket$6.99
- Hard Currency Pack 3$9.99
- Starter Bundle Discount$9.99
- Premium Bundle Discount$9.99
Questions
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