# Shark Evolution vs Pivot

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shark Evolution at every 6 weeks against Pivot's every 15 months. Shark Evolution also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 5). Pivot's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shark Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pivot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Shark Evolution's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pivot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shark Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, Pivot every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shark Evolution | Pivot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-evolution-clicker-game/id1114932076/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pivot-a-hidden-gem/id1439023328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Jamie Parish](https://appshunter.io/developer/836670881) |

## What reviewers say

### Shark Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-evolution-clicker-game/id1114932076)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ads removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| instant coins doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with some diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with more diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| income doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle with discount | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Pivot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pivot-a-hidden-gem/id1439023328)

Guide red dots to collect diamonds by strategically placing pivots. Avoid touching the sides to keep your group growing and increase your score. Compete for the top spot on the leaderboards in this addictive puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Create pivots to rotate dots, Collect diamonds for score, Grow your dot group, Leaderboard competition, Avoid touching sides

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Those Pesky Adverts! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1 life | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shark Evolution free?

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

### Is Pivot free?

Pivot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shark Evolution or Pivot?

Shark Evolution is rated higher. Shark Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Pivot averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Shark Evolution or Pivot have ads?

Both Shark Evolution and Pivot show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shark Evolution or Pivot?

Shark Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pivot every 15 months. Most recently, Shark Evolution was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pivot on November 2, 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.*