Shark Escape 3D vs Needle Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shark Escape 3D
Compete in a challenging swimming race filled with obstacles like sharks and jellyfish. Swim fast to avoid dangers, collect power-ups, and be the first to finish across various aquatic environments. Unlock new skins and a jet ski as you progress.
- Swimming competition gameplay
- Obstacle avoidance (sharks, jellyfish)
- Power-up collection
- Multiple race locations
- Character customization (skins)
- Unlockable jet ski
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The water is so nice... It's a perfect time to enter a swimming competition. Are you ready to compete? Fast, get in the water! The crowd is cheering! Let's swim! But, oops, you entered the hardest swimming course in the world! The shark is coming for you! The water is full of obstacles. There are sharks, jellyfish and other obstacles in the water! Other swimmers want to destroy you! Swim fast, conquer the obstacle course and be the first! Avoid shark! Get power ups, coins and XP points. Be fast! Compete on different levels! Swim in the pool, dirty sewers and city canals! Where is the shark? It's coming for you! Swim fast in the water, avoid obstacles and stay away from the shark! Be the first one to finish the swimming race. Compete with other fast swimmers! Avoid the shark! Swim fast and get power ups! Navigate the water obstacles! Swim in different locations - pools, sewers and city canals! Get new skins for your character! Play, level up and get a jet ski! Water adventures await!
Needle Control
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Have you ever thought about how fun it can be to be a giant pin that is untouchable but touchable by everyone? We thought and made this great game for you! The blue character has a place to reach, but the red characters are more than willing to beat him up. As the legendary needle, befriend the blue character on this road and help him reach his goal. Hope you have a lot of fun hitting the bad guys...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shark Escape 3D at every 2 months against Needle Control's every 25 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shark Escape 3D ships an update every 2 months, Needle Control every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shark Escape 3D | Needle Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 188 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | APIX Educational Systems | omer cetin |
In-app purchases
Shark Escape 3D
No in-app purchases
Needle Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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