# Shark Evolution vs Catch Fishies

The clearest difference is update cadence: Catch Fishies at every 3 days against Shark Evolution's every 6 weeks. Catch Fishies also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Shark Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (7.1K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shark Evolution sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Catch Fishies sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Catch Fishies holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shark Evolution has 7.1K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Catch Fishies's.

Shark Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, Catch Fishies every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shark Evolution | Catch Fishies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-evolution-clicker-game/id1114932076/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-fishies/id6798936486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Eric Uldall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704575863) |

## 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| pack with plenty of diamonds | $9.99 | 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


### Catch Fishies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-fishies/id6798936486)

Experience a fast-paced spearfishing arcade game with two distinct diving modes. Catch various fish, chain combos, and avoid dangerous sea creatures and boats. Replayability is high with increasing difficulty and local high scores.

**Highlights:** One-button dive mode, Open water exploration, Fish chaining combos, Avoid sea hazards, Local high scores, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shark Evolution free?

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

### Is Catch Fishies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shark Evolution or Catch Fishies?

Catch Fishies is rated higher. Shark Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Catch Fishies averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Shark Evolution or Catch Fishies have ads?

Both Shark Evolution and Catch Fishies show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shark Evolution or Catch Fishies?

Shark Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and Catch Fishies every 3 days. Most recently, Shark Evolution was updated on October 18, 2026 and Catch Fishies on October 12, 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.*