Comparison

Hungry Shark World vs Fridge Run

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

Head to head
About

Hungry Shark World

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
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Hungry Shark is back in this epic arcade game where you control a monstrous sea beast! Dive into an ocean adventure that’s bigger, wilder, and more thrilling than ever. Feed your shark’s appetite by devouring everything in sight: from bite-size fish to unsuspecting beachgoers, and become the fiercest predator in the sea! 43 SPECIES OF SHARKS Play as one of 43 unique sharks in this arcade game, with 8 size tiers including the legendary ocean beast, the Great White! These fish and monster sharks are ready to rule the ocean. HUGE OPEN WORLDS Explore diverse ocean and sea environments: the lush Pacific Islands, icy Arctic Ocean, mysterious Arabian Sea, and now the South China Sea—a bustling urban oasis with fresh prey for your hungry shark! EYE-POPPING GRAPHICS Experience the thrill of this ocean simulator in stunning 3D visuals. Dive deep into realistic sea environments that bring every fish, monster, and ocean beast to life! SURVIVAL OF THE HUNGRIEST It’s an underwater battle where you’re either the eater or the eaten! Conquer the ocean as you hunt down whales, submarines, and other tasty targets in this thrilling arcade game. SHARK UPGRADES AND GEAR Customize your monster shark with gadgets and accessories to swim faster, bite harder, and survive longer! Gear up with everything from jetpacks to lasers and take your beast to the next level. SUPER SKINS Transform your sharks with skins that make them stand out in the ocean and boost their stats. Express your inner beast with these fierce fits! MANIC MISSIONS & BADASS BOSSES Take on over 20 unique mission types, from high-score challenges to prey hunts and intense boss battles in this ocean simulator! HELPFUL PREDATORY PETS Recruit baby sharks, whales, and even a bald eagle to join you in the sea! These pets have special skills to help your shark grow stronger in this casual yet action-packed game. SUPERSIZE MODE AND EPIC POWERS Activate powerful abilities like supersize mode, explosion, hypnosis, and more to rampage through the ocean as the ultimate sea beast! EXTINCTION MODE Rise from the depths of the ocean in a battle to save the sea from destruction. Use the mighty Apex sharks to unleash chaos on your enemies and conquer the waters. Use Facebook or Apple sign-in to synchronise your progress across your IOS devices. Hungry Shark World is regularly updated with new features, missions, and challenges, making it the go-to arcade game for endless sea and ocean action! Dive back in for more thrills with each update. This game includes In-App Purchases for Gems and Gold, which can also be collected in-game. Follow Hungry Shark for the latest updates:   •  Facebook: facebook.com/HungryShark   •  X (Twitter): @Hungry_Shark   •  Instagram: @hungryshark   •  YouTube: @HungrySharkGames Join the community:   •  Facebook: UbisoftMobileGames   •  X: @ubisoftmobile   •  YouTube: Ubisoft Support and Feedback:   •  Feedback: Ubisoft Support   •  Need Support? Contact Us Unleash your inner beast and become the ultimate monster in this casual arcade game where every dive is a thrilling ocean adventure! Download Hungry Shark World today and dominate the sea!

About

Fridge Run

Launch a fridge across 29 unique stages using a tap-and-hold mechanic. Bounce off obstacles, use boosts, and collect coins to upgrade your fridge and climb the global leaderboard. Enjoy a physics-packed arcade experience with a retro feel.

Highlights
  • Tap and hold to charge throws
  • Bounce off ramps and enemies
  • Mid-air boosts
  • 29 unique stages with distinct physics
  • Upgrade throw power, glide, and boosts
  • Collectible fridge skins
  • Global leaderboard
Features
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Tap, hold, release on the yellow sweet spot, and watch a fridge fly. How far can you throw it? 49 wild worlds stand between your Backyard and The Throne at 835,000m. 22 fridge skins to collect. Zero ads. No subscriptions. No pay-to-win. Just you, a fridge and the sky. ONE TAP TO THROW • Tap and hold to charge, release on the yellow sweet spot for max power • Fire rocket boosts mid-air to keep your fridge flying • Dodge the spikes, because they slow you down hard • Grab coins in flight and spend them on upgrades 49 WILD WORLDS Launch from the Backyard and fly through the Grocery Store, Volcano, Galaxy, Neon City, Sunken Temple, Sky Islands, Time Vortex, The Void, The Heavens and dozens more, each with its own look and its own hazards, all the way to The Throne at 835,000m. 22 FRIDGE SKINS Collect them, equip them, show them off. Every fridge has its own face. UPGRADES AND PERKS • POWER: throw harder • AERO: glide farther • BOOST: more mid-air pushes per run • PERKS: elemental trail effects • XP levels unlock passive abilities like Coin Magnet and Storm Shield COMPETE EVERY DAY • Global leaderboard: climb the world rankings with every throw • Daily challenges with coin rewards • Keep your daily streak alive • Distance milestone badges to chase FEEL-GOOD DETAILS • Original chiptune soundtrack and a music picker • Haptics tuned to each world • Quick 30-second runs or long sessions chasing The Throne • One-thumb controls Zero ads, ever. Pay once and play. Tap PLAY and see how far your fridge can fly.

Screenshots

Hungry Shark World4 screens
Fridge Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hungry Shark World at Free against Fridge Run's $0.49. Hungry Shark World also leads on chart position (#142 vs unranked). Fridge Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Hungry Shark World is free to download; Fridge Run costs $0.49 up front. Hungry Shark World sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Fridge Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hungry Shark World ships an update fortnightly, Fridge Run every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Hungry Shark World versus Fridge Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHungry Shark WorldFridge Run
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating4.7 (633K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings633K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#142 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size397 MB53 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUbisoftjacob gousteris

Customer experience

Hungry Shark World

All ratings632,531 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,705 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative18.4%

Fridge Run

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hungry Shark World

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

Fridge Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Hungry Shark World

One-time9
  • Can full of Gold$4.99
  • Can full of Gems$4.99
  • Bonus Pack$4.99
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  • Bucket full of Gems$9.99
  • Bucket full of Gold$9.99
  • Bonus Pack2 variants$9.99
  • Bonus Pack$11.99
  • Boat full of Gems$19.99
  • Bonus Pack$19.99
None

Fridge Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hungry Shark World free?
Hungry Shark World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fridge Run free?
Fridge Run costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hungry Shark World or Fridge Run have ads?
Hungry Shark World shows ads; Fridge Run does not.
Which is updated more often, Hungry Shark World or Fridge Run?
Hungry Shark World ships an update fortnightly, and Fridge Run every 6 days. Most recently, Hungry Shark World was updated on November 7, 2026 and Fridge Run on November 6, 2026.

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