# Platypus Evolution vs Wand Evolution

Platypus Evolution and Wand Evolution both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Platypus Evolution's written reviews are positive against 54% of Wand Evolution's. Platypus Evolution also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 542). Wand Evolution's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Platypus Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Wand 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 4.7 for Wand Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Platypus Evolution has 6.1K ratings behind it against 542, 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 54% of Wand Evolution's.

Platypus Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, Wand Evolution fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Platypus Evolution | Wand Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platypus-evolution-match-game/id942553149/reviews)** | [4.7 (542 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wand-evolution-magic-mage-run/id6456039863/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 542 |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 422 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | +4 |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Joygame Oyun ve Teknoloji A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/901841344) |

## 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


### Wand Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wand-evolution-magic-mage-run/id6456039863)

Embark on a magical adventure where you upgrade your wand, collect potions, and battle mages. Make choices to evolve your wand and defeat a villain to save the magic realm. Prove your spellcasting skills in this evolution-fueled quest.

**Highlights:** Wand upgrades (Elder, Dark, Ice), Magic style evolution, Potion collection, Fire rate, distance, and damage upgrades, Magical chest collection, Defeat unique wizards, Battle a strange-nosed villain

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2.500 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8 Skip-Ad Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Skip-Ad Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25.000 gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Skip-Ad Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dual Wand | $5.99 | one-time |
| Double Shoot | $5.99 | one-time |
| 200 Skip-Ad Tickets | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mages Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| 200.000 gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Archwizard Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Skip-Ad Tickets | $19.99 | one-time |
| Adremovus Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Harry Potter themed gameplay resonates with fans
- 💰 Optional ads with rewards encourage support
- 🎮 No internet requirement unlike competitors
- ⭐ Decent progression mechanics
- 🎯 Engaging game mechanics overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- ⏱️ Ads are excessively long (30+ seconds)
- 🎨 AI-generated art quality poor
- 💳 In-app purchase 'No ads' not working
- ⚠️ Game performance lag from ads

**Reported bugs**

- Voldemort boss fight portal unresponsive after defeat
- Duplicate egg error appearing after boss defeats
- App access/login issues preventing gameplay
- 'No ads' purchase not functioning despite payment processing

**Requested features**

- Better tutorial/instructions for pet swapping mechanics
- Improved ad frequency balancing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Platypus Evolution free?

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

### Is Wand Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Platypus Evolution or Wand Evolution?

Platypus Evolution is rated higher. Platypus Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Wand Evolution averages 4.7 from 542 ratings.

### Do Platypus Evolution or Wand Evolution have ads?

Platypus Evolution shows ads; Wand Evolution does not.

### Which is updated more often, Platypus Evolution or Wand Evolution?

Platypus Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wand Evolution fortnightly. Most recently, Platypus Evolution was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wand Evolution on September 25, 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.*