Comparison

Platypus Evolution vs Elephant Evolution

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

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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

Elephant Evolution

Merge different elephant species to discover new, mysterious creatures. Earn coins by hatching eggs and tapping elephants to expand your collection. Explore various stages and unlock a wild story with unexpected twists in this idle evolution game.

Highlights
  • Merge similar elephants
  • Discover new creatures
  • Earn coins from eggs
  • Unlock different stages
  • Collect various elephant species
  • Incremental clicker gameplay
Features
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Now let’s talk about the elephant in the room: elephants themselves!They’re nosy, they’re noisy and some of them can even fly! The cheek! That’s precisely why you must mix and match different kinds of these creatures and change these bothersome traits once and for all! It’s a mammoth undertaking, we know, but your hard work will be very relephant! ELEPHANT 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 elephants. HOW TO PLAY - Drag and drop similar elephants to create new mysterious creatures - Use elephant eggs to earn coins, buy new creatures and make even more money - Alternatively, fiercely tap an elephant to make coins pop from their eggs HIGHLIGHTS - Different stages and many elephant species to discover - A mind-blowing story with wild twists! - The unexpected mix of creature evolution dynamics and incremental clicker games - Doodle-like illustrations - Open ended gameplay: enjoy the freedom! - No elephants were harmed in the making of this game, only developers Your excuse to be nosy is right here! 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.

Screenshots

Platypus Evolution4 screens
Elephant Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Platypus Evolution at 6.1K against Elephant Evolution's 149. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Platypus Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Elephant Evolution sells 12 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 Elephant Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Platypus Evolution has 6.1K ratings behind it against 149, 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 100% of Elephant Evolution's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Platypus Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, Elephant Evolution every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Platypus Evolution versus Elephant Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatypus EvolutionElephant Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.1K ratings)4.8 (149 ratings)
Positive reviews92.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.1K — better149
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
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 MB155 MB
Age rating9+4+
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%

Elephant Evolution

All ratings149 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Elephant Evolution

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Platypus Evolution

One-time10
  • 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
12 purchases

Elephant Evolution

One-time12
  • Hard Currency Pack 1$1.99
  • Alien Currency Pack 1$1.99
  • Hard Currency Pack Offer$1.99
Show 9 more
  • 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
  • Trinket$6.99
  • Starter Bundle Discount$9.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 5$49.99

Questions

Is Platypus Evolution free?
Platypus Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elephant Evolution free?
Elephant Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Platypus Evolution or Elephant Evolution?
Platypus Evolution and Elephant Evolution are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.1K and 149 ratings respectively.
Do Platypus Evolution or Elephant Evolution have ads?
Both Platypus Evolution and Elephant Evolution show ads.
Which is updated more often, Platypus Evolution or Elephant Evolution?
Platypus Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, and Elephant Evolution every 5 weeks. Most recently, Platypus Evolution was updated on September 23, 2026 and Elephant Evolution on September 20, 2026.

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