# Hungry Shark World vs Idle Snake World

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hungry Shark World at 633K against Idle Snake World's 1.3K. Hungry Shark World also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 61%) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hungry Shark World sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Snake World sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hungry Shark World against 4.7 for Idle Snake World. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Shark World has 633K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Hungry Shark World's written reviews are positive against 61% of Idle Snake World's.

Hungry Shark World ships an update fortnightly, Idle Snake World monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark World | Idle Snake World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (633K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-world/id1046846443/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-snake-world-evolution/id1570952339/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **633K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 60.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 397 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [Nikita Subachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447777375) |

## What reviewers say

### Hungry Shark World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-world/id1046846443)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · Action, #148 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Control a monstrous sea beast in an epic arcade game. Explore vast oceans, devour everything in sight, and become the ultimate predator. Customize your shark with gear and skins, complete missions, and battle bosses in this thrilling ocean adventure.

**Highlights:** 43 unique shark species, Vast open world exploration, Stunning 3D graphics, Shark upgrades and gear customization, Manic missions and boss battles, Helpful predatory pets, Supersize mode and epic powers

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Event Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Can full of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Can full of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket full of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket full of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Premium Splash Pass Season 16 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Splash Pass Season 17 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Splash Pass Season 18 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Splash Pass Season 19 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Boat full of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| SP Season 16 Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| SP Season 17 Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| SP Season 18 Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| SP Season 19 Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Best game ever
- 🌟 Nostalgic and fun
- 🎨 Great graphics and design
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Generous free-to-play model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🗺️ Limited map variety
- 🔒 Unreliable cloud/Facebook sync

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and progress loss
- Invisible projectiles damaging shark
- Sharks getting stuck or behaving erratically
- Sync issues causing progress reset
- Certain features not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More shark and map variety
- Easier way to earn premium currency
- Customization options for sharks
- Improved cloud/account sync


### Idle Snake World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-snake-world-evolution/id1570952339)

Control a hungry worm in a 3D city, eating everything in your path to grow into a giant monster. Upgrade your snake's abilities, unlock new locations, and battle for survival. Enjoy classic arcade-style gameplay with a modern twist.

**Highlights:** Eat to grow a mega monster, Unlock new locations, Upgrade your snake, Simple game controls, Retro arcade gameplay, Monster evolution

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 💎 Hidden gem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔁 Monotonous tapping
- 🔍 Limited field of vision
- 💤 Boring at times

**Reported bugs**

- Blue screen glitch
- Snake getting stuck or moving erratically
- Inability to unlock certain features
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- New game modes or worlds
- More snake skins and abilities
- Quality of life improvements (auto-level, upgrade options)
- End-game content and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Shark World free?

Hungry Shark World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Snake World free?

Idle Snake World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hungry Shark World or Idle Snake World?

Hungry Shark World is rated higher. Hungry Shark World averages 4.7 out of 5 from 633K ratings, while Idle Snake World averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Hungry Shark World or Idle Snake World have ads?

Both Hungry Shark World and Idle Snake World show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hungry Shark World or Idle Snake World?

Hungry Shark World ships an update fortnightly, and Idle Snake World monthly. Most recently, Hungry Shark World was updated on November 1, 2026 and Idle Snake World on October 30, 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.*