Comparison

Shark Evolution vs Lost Artifacts 1

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

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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

Lost Artifacts 1

Embark on an adventure as an archaeologist searching for ancient treasure. Build cities, manage resources, and restore ancient sites across a continent with unique challenges and captivating gameplay.

Highlights
  • Resource management
  • City building
  • Ancient artifact restoration
  • 40+ levels
  • Multiple objectives
  • Unique world and plot
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For a long time Claire worked as a historian and archeologist in a prominent university. When she chose her course in life she thought she'd be searching for ancient treasure, but instead ended up spending all her time reading. Then one day Claire noticed a peculiar coincidence. Had she really uncovered a treasure map of the ancient Tonauak people? So without a second thought she left in search of the treasure. She had been waiting for so long and couldn’t miss her chance. Set off with Claire on an adventure through the uncharted continent of the casual strategy game Lost Artifact . Get ready for 40 vivid levels, lots of different objectives, increasing difficulty, a fun plot, and a unique world and captivating gameplay for any age. Build a city and manage resources, restore ancient statues, use powerful magic and draw power from holy places. With its simple controls and easy training, you’ll be playing like a pro in no time. Lost Artifacts — Restore the ancient city and defeat the dark priest! - A unique world that gets its magic from ancient statues and holy places. - A fun plot, vivid graphics and unforgettable characters! - Lots of different objectives you haven’t yet encountered. - More than 40 unique levels. - Dangerous enemies: wild men, ancient curses, bears and… crocodiles. - 4 unforgettable locations: forests, plains, deserts and cursed lands. - Helpful bonuses: speed up work, stop time, fast run. - Simple controls and easy training. - More than 20 hours of exciting gameplay for any age. - Cool game music.

Screenshots

Shark Evolution4 screens
Lost Artifacts 14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shark Evolution at Free against Lost Artifacts 1's $10.99. Shark Evolution also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (88% vs 50%). Lost Artifacts 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Shark Evolution is free to download; Lost Artifacts 1 costs $10.99 up front. Shark Evolution sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Lost Artifacts 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shark Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shark Evolution has 7.1K ratings behind it against 8, 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 50% of Lost Artifacts 1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shark Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, Lost Artifacts 1 every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Shark Evolution versus Lost Artifacts 1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShark EvolutionLost Artifacts 1
PriceFree — better$10.99
Rating4.8 (7.1K ratings) — better4.1 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.1K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB214 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA8Floor Company Limited

Customer experience

Shark Evolution

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

Lost Artifacts 1

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Lost Artifacts 1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Lost Artifacts 1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shark Evolution free?
Shark Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lost Artifacts 1 free?
Lost Artifacts 1 costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shark Evolution or Lost Artifacts 1?
Shark Evolution is rated higher. Shark Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Lost Artifacts 1 averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.
Do Shark Evolution or Lost Artifacts 1 have ads?
Shark Evolution shows ads; Lost Artifacts 1 does not.
Which is updated more often, Shark Evolution or Lost Artifacts 1?
Shark Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lost Artifacts 1 every 8 months. Most recently, Shark Evolution was updated on October 16, 2026 and Lost Artifacts 1 on September 23, 2026.

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