# Tasty Planet Lite vs Shark Evolution

The clearest difference is rating: Shark Evolution at 4.8 against Tasty Planet Lite's 4.2. Shark Evolution also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 258). Tasty Planet Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shark Evolution sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Tasty Planet Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shark Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shark Evolution has 7.1K ratings behind it against 258, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Tasty Planet Lite's written reviews are positive against 88% of Shark Evolution's.

Tasty Planet Lite ships an update every 9 months, Shark Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tasty Planet Lite | Shark Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasty-planet-lite/id427648945/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-evolution-clicker-game/id1114932076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 258 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dingo Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/415069565) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Tasty Planet Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasty-planet-lite/id427648945)

Control a growing ball of grey goo that consumes everything smaller than itself. Start with dirt and bacteria, and eventually grow large enough to devour entire planets. This unique game offers a simple yet addictive progression.

**Highlights:** Control a growing grey goo ball, Eat objects smaller than yourself, Progressively larger consumption, Devour entire planets, MFi controller support

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Nostalgic and memorable experience
- 💯 Great value for a free game
- 🎨 Charming and humorous visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Challenging controls, especially on mobile
- 🕰️ Short gameplay duration
- 🔒 Locked full version behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game not launching or disappearing after installation
- Unresponsive controls and inability to move the character
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and stages
- Implement alternative control schemes
- Unlock full version for free
- Provide updates and support for the game


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tasty Planet Lite free?

Tasty Planet Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shark Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tasty Planet Lite or Shark Evolution?

Shark Evolution is rated higher. Tasty Planet Lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while Shark Evolution averages 4.8 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Tasty Planet Lite or Shark Evolution have ads?

Shark Evolution shows ads; Tasty Planet Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tasty Planet Lite or Shark Evolution?

Tasty Planet Lite ships an update every 9 months, and Shark Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tasty Planet Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and Shark Evolution on October 24, 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.*
