Comparison

Shark Evolution vs Cats and Sharks

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

Cats and Sharks

Cultivate a delightful 3D garden to draw in numerous feline companions. Observe over 40 distinct cat breeds and their herbivorous shark friends engage in adorable animations. Simply provide food to foster friendships and discover what other creatures might visit.

Highlights
  • Create a charming 3D garden
  • Attract over 40 types of cats
  • Befriend herbivorous sharks
  • Observe cute animal actions
  • Easy to play simulation
Features
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A simulation game that is easy to play. Create a charming garden to attract a variety of cats. See over 40 types of cats and their friend sharks perform some cute actions. *The sharks of this town are herbivorous, and they love seaweed! Easy to play! Just leave them some food and become friends with the cats! Maybe animals other than sharks will come to play too? Note: This app includes AD(banner/video) This app requests notification (option). This app requests access to Album storage for game screenshot. (option)

Screenshots

Shark Evolution4 screens
Cats and Sharks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cats and Sharks at none against Shark Evolution's 11. Cats and Sharks also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Shark Evolution's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 69%) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 473). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Cats and Sharks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Shark Evolution against 4.8 for Cats and Sharks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shark Evolution has 7.1K ratings behind it against 473, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Shark Evolution's written reviews are positive against 69% of Cats and Sharks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shark Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, Cats and Sharks every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shark Evolution versus Cats and Sharks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShark EvolutionCats and Sharks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.1K ratings)4.8 (473 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews — better68.5% of reviews
Number of ratings7.1K — better473
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDARyota Kikuchi

Customer experience

Shark Evolution

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

Cats and Sharks

All ratings472 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral14.2%
Negative17.3%

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

Cats and Sharks

From 473 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😻 Adorable and cute cat designs
  • 😌 Relaxing and healing gameplay
  • ⏱️ Quick play sessions (5 minutes)
  • 🎮 Simple and easy to understand
  • 🐱 Unique cat and shark combination

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent freezing after watching ads
  • 🐛 Rewards not received after ads
  • 📹 Ads fail to load or play
  • 🎥 OK button unresponsive after videos
  • 📱 Limited camera rotation (fixed viewpoint)

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

Cats and Sharks

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Freezing after watching advertisement videos
  • OK button becomes unresponsive after ads
  • Rewards not credited despite watching ads
  • Advertisement videos fail to load
  • Camera rotation stuck or limited
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  • Items disappearing from game world
  • Items unable to be repositioned
  • Game crashes on initial menu interaction
  • Tutorial menu unresponsive
  • Daily mission counters not updating
  • Notification system not functioning
  • Cats disappearing or going 'on holiday'
  • Red ball and watermelon vanishing
  • Screen freezing during item placement
  • Fish bone rewards not accumulating properly

Requested features

18 requests
  • 360-degree camera rotation capability
  • Slower day/night cycle transitions
  • Expand island/map size
  • New cat species and varieties
  • More shark types and interactions
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  • Interior house expansion (multiple floors)
  • Cat customization and naming
  • Direct cat interaction (petting, tricks)
  • New locations and environments
  • More furniture and decoration items
  • Sound notifications for new cat arrivals
  • Music/audio in gameplay
  • Ability to own/raise sharks
  • Mini-games and activities
  • Cloud save/account system
  • Toggle UI elements visibility
  • Better furniture placement mechanics
  • Seaweed farming for sharks

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

Cats and Sharks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shark Evolution free?
Shark Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cats and Sharks free?
Cats and Sharks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shark Evolution or Cats and Sharks?
Cats and Sharks is rated higher. Shark Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Cats and Sharks averages 4.8 from 473 ratings.
Do Shark Evolution or Cats and Sharks have ads?
Both Shark Evolution and Cats and Sharks show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shark Evolution or Cats and Sharks?
Shark Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cats and Sharks every 6 days. Most recently, Shark Evolution was updated on October 28, 2026 and Cats and Sharks on October 26, 2026.

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