Comparison

Shark Evolution vs Shark io

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

Head to head
About

Shark Evolution

Combine and evolve various shark species to create new, scarier creatures. Tap to earn coins, unlock new species, and discover different endings in this incremental clicker game.

Highlights
  • Combine similar sharks to evolve
  • Discover new shark species
  • Earn coins by tapping sharks
  • Unlock new creatures with coins
  • Explore different game stages
  • Multiple possible endings
Features
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Feared by many, a force of nature, the obsession of way too many screenwriters in Hollywood… That’s right, you got it: SHARKS! Sharks are the lions of the sea – they’re regal, astute and, above all, carnivores. It might be those big bulging eyes or the lack of a silky mane, but they’re actually waaaay scarier than their terrestrial counterparts. This is why we decided that YES, the world needs a sharklicious version of the Evolution saga (maybe we just want to see the world BURN)! It’s a new wave of entertainment! Why settle for an ordinary shark? Sharks are scary by nature but with a little help of Shark Evolution they can get EXTRA scary and you can create and develop many fishy shark species, just combine them to see them evolve! Have a sea of fun mixing, matching and combining these villains of the water world! 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 sharks HOW TO PLAY • Drag and drop similar sharks to create new mysterious creatures • Use sharks poop coins to buy new creatures and make even more money • Alternatively, fiercely tap a shark to make coins pop when sharks poop HIGHLIGHTS • Different stages and many shark species to discover • A mind-blowing story yet untold • The unexpected mix of alpaca-like evolution, 2048 and incremental clicker games • Doodle-like illustrations • Various possible endings: find your destiny • No sharks were harmed in the making of this game, only developers Bait the hook and download Shark Evolution now! 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

Shark io

Control a hungry shark and wreak havoc on everything in sight, from marine life to unsuspecting humans and boats. Compete with other players in multiplayer mode to get the highest score. Customize your shark and enjoy realistic environments and smooth gameplay.

Highlights
  • Hunt marine life and humans
  • Attack boats and ships
  • Multiplayer mode for competition
  • Shark customization
  • Realistic 3D environments
  • Smooth joystick controls
  • Real water physics
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Shark.io It’s shark season; move those fins! Navigate a ravenous Great Shark and rip apart everything you SEA in sight! Shark.io takes the medal for the hungriest and angriest predator! Slither through dark and murky waters in search of prey; dolphins, fish, and ancient monsters. Rise above in the sun and hunt divers, swimmers, fisherman, and innocent beach-goers. Attack boats and ships that cruise through your ocean unawares! The fight for survival is a brutal one. Compete with other sharks and sea monsters in multiplayer mode to achieve a maximum score. Customize your shark to reflect its ruthlessness. Most importantly: feed your bloodthirsty appetite. Shark.io Features: •Unique Offline Multiplayer features •Realistic beach environments •Multiple missions packed with hunting thrills •Multiple skins for your Shark.io to choose from •Smooth, easy & addictive gameplay with joystick simulator controls •Real water physics, cool shark movements, and animations of marine life •Beautifully crafted 3D graphics, including beaches, docks, and the vast open sea •Awesome visuals, sound effects, and camera angles •Your instinct’s calling: swim towards DANGER! About Tapinator: Tapinator (Ticker: TAPM) designs, develops, and publishes games on mobile platforms. The Company’s portfolio includes over 200 mobile gaming titles that, collectively, have achieved over 250 million player downloads. Tapinator is headquartered in New York. For more info, visit Tapinator.com

Screenshots

Shark Evolution4 screens
Shark io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shark io at none against Shark Evolution's 11. Shark io also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Shark Evolution's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (88% vs 68%). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shark Evolution sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Shark io asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shark Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shark Evolution has 7.1K ratings behind it against 878, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Shark Evolution's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shark io's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Shark Evolution versus Shark io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShark EvolutionShark io
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.1K ratings) — better4.4 (878 ratings)
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews — better67.5% of reviews
Number of ratings7.1K — better878
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB201 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDATap2Play, LLC (Ticker: TAPM)

Customer experience

Shark Evolution

All ratings7,085 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews494 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.5%

Shark io

All ratings878 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative23.8%

User reviews

Shark Evolution

From 7.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive game
  • 🦈 Unique shark-themed evolution
  • 💗 Cute and creative shark designs
  • 🤩 Engaging gameplay loop
  • 🎨 Visually appealing underwater theme

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Frequent and intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, lost progress)
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay over time
  • 🤔 Questionable evolutionary logic

Shark io

From 878 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging game
  • 👍 Enjoyable shark simulation
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Great for shark lovers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and freezing issues
  • 🔍 Lack of content and features
  • 🎨 Outdated or poor graphics
  • 🎮 Challenging or unresponsive controls

Bugs and requests

Shark Evolution

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes
  • Offline earnings disappearing
  • Purchased hats/items not showing up
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More shark evolution varieties
  • Offline progress saving
  • Reduced ad frequency
  • Improved performance and stability
  • Frog, dolphin, or other animal evolution games

Shark io

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing at level 9
  • Unresponsive attack button
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More shark varieties and skins
  • Larger and more diverse environments
  • Improved graphics and visuals
  • Additional game modes and levels
  • Online multiplayer functionality

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Shark Evolution

One-time11
  • ads removal$0.99
  • pack of rubies$1.99
  • instant coins doubler$1.99
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  • pack with some diamonds$1.99
  • pack of diamonds$1.99
  • pack with more diamonds$4.99
  • big pack of rubies$5.99
  • income doubler$5.99
  • Trinket$6.99
  • pack with plenty of diamonds$9.99
  • starter bundle with discount$9.99
None

Shark io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shark Evolution free?
Shark Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shark io free?
Shark io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shark Evolution or Shark io?
Shark Evolution is rated higher. Shark Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Shark io averages 4.4 from 878 ratings.
Do Shark Evolution or Shark io have ads?
Shark Evolution shows ads; Shark io does not.

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