Shark or Die vs RETRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shark or Die
Become a powerful shark and exact revenge on humans for making shark fin soup. Devour swimmers, rubber ducks, and beachgoers, unlocking new abilities and climbing the leaderboards. Engage in multiplayer feeding frenzies and customize your shark's training.
- Shark simulator gameplay
- Comic strip visuals and humor
- Real-time hunting and route planning
- Unlockable abilities and instincts
- Internet highscore rankings
- Multiplayer feeding frenzy competition
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Those nasty humans keep making shark fin soup, so it's time to turn the tables! Turn into an ocean predator; avenge your relatives and snap anything in your jaws that comes in the way of your mighty bite: swimmers, rubber ducks, beach babes and more. Watch from the sea bed as these lethal hunters strike with chilling speed and efficiency and even gobble up your own friends! Yummy! Collect achievements to let your feeding machine reach new levels. Discover new abilities and instincts, allocate killpoints to give your feisty fish some personal training and make it even more dangerous. Compare your best scores with those of your friends, and enjoy a reign of pure terror in the highscore rankings! Features: - Shark simulator with comic strip visuals and lots of black humor - Route planning and real-time hunting - Different types of swimmers - Use your own friends as shark bait - Internet highscore - Different scenarios with varied graphics - Buy special expansion packs for individual shark shenanigans - Multiplayer feeding frenzy competition in Versus mode (iPad)
RETRO
Embark on an epic space adventure with over 30 action-packed levels. Battle swarms of enemies, face challenging bosses, and enjoy stunning retro-style graphics with an immersive soundtrack. Compete for top scores worldwide.
- 30+ levels of intense action
- Epic boss battles
- Stunning retro-style graphics
- Immersive soundtrack
- Worldwide high score competition
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RETRO SPACE 2: Blast Your Way to Glory! Get ready to embark on an epic space adventure with RETRO SPACE 2! Inspired by a legendary classic, this game takes you on a thrilling journey through 30+ action-packed levels, where you’ll face off against menacing bosses, swarms of enemies, and mind-blowing challenges. Key Features: 30+ Levels of Intense Action: Battle through waves of invaders and conquer the galaxy! Epic Boss Battles: Take down colossal bosses with skill and strategy. Stunning Visuals: A vibrant, modern twist on retro-style graphics that’ll blow you away. Immersive Soundtrack: Pulse-pounding sound effects and music to keep you in the zone. Compete for the Top Spot: Compare your high scores with players worldwide and claim your place as the ultimate space defender. Relive the nostalgia of old-school mobile gaming, but with a fresh, colorful, and modern upgrade. Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore score-chaser, RETRO SPACE 2 offers endless hours of fun and excitement. Are you ready to destroy all invaders and become the ultimate space hero? Download now and unleash the chaos!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RETRO at 100% against Shark or Die's 53%. Shark or Die's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Shark or Die sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and RETRO sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Shark or Die ships an update every 2 months, RETRO every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shark or Die | RETRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (257 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 257 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 4.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH | Apps Bergman Ltda |
Customer experience
Shark or Die
RETRO
Bugs and requests
Shark or Die
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes on launch
- Controls are unresponsive
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and environments
- Ability to customize shark
- Sandbox/free play mode
- Improved performance on older devices
RETRO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shark or Die
- Blood Pack$0.99
- Meat Pack$0.99
- Shark Pack$0.99
RETRO
- Extra Life$0.99
- Midas Hands$1.99
- Bonus Package$2.99
