Platypus Evolution vs 4Things
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
4Things
A fast-paced party game where players guess which of four photos best matches their vibe or their friends' choices. Earn points for correct guesses in this chaotic game perfect for social gatherings.
- Photo matching gameplay
- Guess friends' choices
- Earn points for correct guesses
- Fast-paced rounds
- Ideal for game nights and hangouts
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Think you know your friends? Think again. 4Things is the quirky, fast-paced party game where four photos appear—and you decide which one matches your vibe and which one your friends would choose. Guess right and earn points. Guess wrong… well, let’s just say your friends will let you know. Perfect for game nights, hangouts, or any time your group chat needs a little chaos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4Things at none against Platypus Evolution's 10. 4Things also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Platypus Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 28) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. 4Things asks for nothing beyond the download.
4Things holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Platypus Evolution has 6.1K ratings behind it against 28, 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 100% of 4Things's.
Platypus Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, 4Things every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Platypus Evolution | 4Things |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.1K ratings) | 5.0 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA | Jason Kronick |
Customer experience
Platypus Evolution
4Things
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
4Things
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
4Things
No in-app purchases









