Comparison

Shark Evolution vs Idle Pocket Planet

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

Idle Pocket Planet

Explore and colonize a mysterious galaxy by merging settlements and ships to build technological fortresses. Collect artifacts, expand your empire across unusual planets, and enjoy a relaxing idle experience as your colonies grow automatically.

Highlights
  • Colonize mysterious galaxies
  • Merge settlements and ships
  • Discover new planets
  • Collect artifacts
  • Expand galactic empire
  • Idle gameplay
Features
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Grow your little planets into technological fortresses and discover new (and kind of weird) galaxies! Set out on a cosmic voyage into the vast expanse and discover new planets to claim! COLONIZE this mysterious galaxy as your technological achievements lead you to new stages of scientific evolution! COMBINE your settlements and ships to create new constructs, each more powerful than the last and able to yield greater rewards! COLLECT tons of artifacts to complete your scientific journal and decorate your ship! EXPAND your galactic empire into sci-fi colonies, and settle on unusual planets! RELAX in a contemplative idle experience as you marvel at the soothing strangeness of space while your colonies grow on their own.

Screenshots

Shark Evolution4 screens
Idle Pocket Planet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shark Evolution at 7.1K against Idle Pocket Planet's 2.2K. Idle Pocket Planet's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Pocket Planet sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Idle Pocket Planet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.1K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Shark Evolution's written reviews are positive against 92% of Idle Pocket Planet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shark Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, Idle Pocket Planet monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shark Evolution versus Idle Pocket Planet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShark EvolutionIdle Pocket Planet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.1K ratings) — better4.8 (2.2K ratings)
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews91.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.1K — better2.2K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDAMum Not Proud

Customer experience

Shark Evolution

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

Idle Pocket Planet

All ratings2,213 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews615 reviews
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.4%

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

Idle Pocket Planet

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Cute and fun game
  • 🎨 Adorable art style
  • 🌟 Relaxing and calming gameplay
  • 🕹️ Engaging merging mechanics
  • 🌍 Interesting planet exploration

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Game ends too quickly
  • 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency
  • 🔍 Unclear progression/objectives
  • 🔔 Excessive notifications
  • 🚫 Lack of ad-free purchase option

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

Idle Pocket Planet

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Issues with ad rewards not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • More planets and content to explore
  • Ability to customize planets further
  • Cross-game integration with other Hyperbeard titles
  • Improved tutorial and guidance

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shark Evolution

One-time10
  • ads removal$0.99
  • pack of rubies$1.99
  • instant coins doubler$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 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
  • starter bundle with discount$9.99
7 purchases

Idle Pocket Planet

One-time7
  • Pack 1$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Pack 2$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Pack 3$9.99
  • Special Offer$11.99
  • Pack 4$19.99
  • Pack 5$24.99

Questions

Is Shark Evolution free?
Shark Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Pocket Planet free?
Idle Pocket Planet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shark Evolution or Idle Pocket Planet?
Shark Evolution is rated higher. Shark Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Idle Pocket Planet averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Shark Evolution or Idle Pocket Planet have ads?
Both Shark Evolution and Idle Pocket Planet show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shark Evolution or Idle Pocket Planet?
Shark Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and Idle Pocket Planet monthly. Most recently, Shark Evolution was updated on November 7, 2026 and Idle Pocket Planet on November 7, 2026.

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