Comparison

Roblox vs Hungry Shark World

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Roblox

Explore millions of user-created games across every genre, from racing and RPGs to simulators and horror. Customize your avatar, play with friends on any device, and even create your own games. Offers robust safety features and a constantly evolving world of entertainment.

Highlights
  • Millions of user-created games
  • Play with friends cross-platform
  • Avatar customization
  • Create your own games
  • In-game purchases available
  • Voice and text chat
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ROBLOX – MILLIONS OF GAMES ACROSS EVERY GENRE. PLAY FREE. Roblox is home to every kind of game, for every kind of player. Compete in high-octane racing games, battle it out in hardcore tactical shooters, or put your survival skills to the test in unpredictable environments. Embark on an epic adventure in immersive RPGs, build massive empires in tycoons, or dive into horror, anime, and sports games with friends worldwide. Roblox is constantly evolving, with unique experiences and ambitious, high-fidelity games built by a global community including professional studios, indie teams, and solo creators. There’s always something new to discover every day. Start playing some of the most popular games on Roblox today, including Dress to Impress, RIVALS, Steal a Brainrot, Brookhaven RP, Adopt Me! and more. WHAT YOU CAN DO ON ROBLOX PLAY ONLINE MULTIPLAYER GAMES - Discover deep role-playing games, immersive simulators, action-packed adventures, and more - Explore trending experiences and new games daily - Compete in massive multiplayer battles, run your own digital business, or embark on epic quests - Games may contain optional in-game purchases, including lootboxes and other items CREATE YOUR OWN AVATAR - Customize your avatar with detailed clothing, accessories, and dynamic hairstyles - Discover thousands of user-created 3D avatar items in the Marketplace - Express yourself with unique emotes, and fashion CHAT, COMPETE, AND EXPLORE TOGETHER—ANYTIME, ANYWHERE - Hang out and play with friends in cross-platform multiplayer games on mobile, tablet, PC, console, and VR headsets - Join a Party and jump into competitive or social experiences together - Age-verified users can communicate in real-time via voice chat or text CREATE, PLAY, AND SHARE ON ROBLOX - Design high-fidelity games and virtual spaces using the Roblox Studio engine on Windows or Mac - Publish your experiences and empower yourself as a creator in a massive global community - Dive into immersive 3D multiplayer games and safe, inclusive environments designed for users of all ages - Enjoy endless new content added daily and share your creations with millions of players ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH ROBLOX PLUS - Get up to 20% discounts on in-game items, enjoy fee-free Robux transfers, and receive a distinct profile badge - Host free, unlimited private servers for your friends - Publish, trade, and resell your own custom avatar creations on the Marketplace INDUSTRY-LEADING SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND CIVILITY - Advanced content filtering and age-appropriate moderation - Access age-verified spaces and manage your privacy with Roblox Kids and Select Accounts - Clear community guidelines promoting respectful interactions - Dedicated trust & safety teams working around the clock CREATE YOUR OWN GAMES: https://www.roblox.com/develop SUPPORT: https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us CONTACT: https://corp.roblox.com/contact/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.roblox.com/info/privacy PARENT’S GUIDE: https://corp.roblox.com/parents/ TERMS OF USE: https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004647846 PLEASE NOTE: A network connection is required. Roblox works best over Wi-Fi. ※ Information on App Permissions: Roblox requires the following permissions for your seamless use of the Roblox app. [Optional Permissions] Notification: For sending notifications (related to the services, experiences, etc.) Microphone: For in-game voice chat features Camera: For animating your avatar with your movement Contacts: For contact importer features (find other users you may know and make recommendations for friends) * You can use the app regardless of whether or not you consent to optional permissions * Certain app features may not work properly if you refuse optional permissions

About

Hungry Shark World

Control a monstrous sea beast in an epic arcade game. Explore vast oceans, devour everything in sight, and become the ultimate predator. Customize your shark with gear and skins, complete missions, and battle bosses in this thrilling ocean adventure.

Highlights
  • 43 unique shark species
  • Vast open world exploration
  • Stunning 3D graphics
  • Shark upgrades and gear customization
  • Manic missions and boss battles
  • Helpful predatory pets
  • Supersize mode and epic powers
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Hungry Shark is back in this epic arcade game where you control a monstrous sea beast! Dive into an ocean adventure that’s bigger, wilder, and more thrilling than ever. Feed your shark’s appetite by devouring everything in sight: from bite-size fish to unsuspecting beachgoers, and become the fiercest predator in the sea! 43 SPECIES OF SHARKS Play as one of 43 unique sharks in this arcade game, with 8 size tiers including the legendary ocean beast, the Great White! These fish and monster sharks are ready to rule the ocean. HUGE OPEN WORLDS Explore diverse ocean and sea environments: the lush Pacific Islands, icy Arctic Ocean, mysterious Arabian Sea, and now the South China Sea—a bustling urban oasis with fresh prey for your hungry shark! EYE-POPPING GRAPHICS Experience the thrill of this ocean simulator in stunning 3D visuals. Dive deep into realistic sea environments that bring every fish, monster, and ocean beast to life! SURVIVAL OF THE HUNGRIEST It’s an underwater battle where you’re either the eater or the eaten! Conquer the ocean as you hunt down whales, submarines, and other tasty targets in this thrilling arcade game. SHARK UPGRADES AND GEAR Customize your monster shark with gadgets and accessories to swim faster, bite harder, and survive longer! Gear up with everything from jetpacks to lasers and take your beast to the next level. SUPER SKINS Transform your sharks with skins that make them stand out in the ocean and boost their stats. Express your inner beast with these fierce fits! MANIC MISSIONS & BADASS BOSSES Take on over 20 unique mission types, from high-score challenges to prey hunts and intense boss battles in this ocean simulator! HELPFUL PREDATORY PETS Recruit baby sharks, whales, and even a bald eagle to join you in the sea! These pets have special skills to help your shark grow stronger in this casual yet action-packed game. SUPERSIZE MODE AND EPIC POWERS Activate powerful abilities like supersize mode, explosion, hypnosis, and more to rampage through the ocean as the ultimate sea beast! EXTINCTION MODE Rise from the depths of the ocean in a battle to save the sea from destruction. Use the mighty Apex sharks to unleash chaos on your enemies and conquer the waters. Use Facebook or Apple sign-in to synchronise your progress across your IOS devices. Hungry Shark World is regularly updated with new features, missions, and challenges, making it the go-to arcade game for endless sea and ocean action! Dive back in for more thrills with each update. This game includes In-App Purchases for Gems and Gold, which can also be collected in-game. Follow Hungry Shark for the latest updates:   •  Facebook: facebook.com/HungryShark   •  X (Twitter): @Hungry_Shark   •  Instagram: @hungryshark   •  YouTube: @HungrySharkGames Join the community:   •  Facebook: UbisoftMobileGames   •  X: @ubisoftmobile   •  YouTube: Ubisoft Support and Feedback:   •  Feedback: Ubisoft Support   •  Need Support? Contact Us Unleash your inner beast and become the ultimate monster in this casual arcade game where every dive is a thrilling ocean adventure! Download Hungry Shark World today and dominate the sea!

Screenshots

Roblox4 screens
Hungry Shark World4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Hungry Shark World's shown. Roblox also leads on chart position (#1 vs #135) and ratings volume (21M vs 633K). Hungry Shark World's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (76% vs 60%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hungry Shark World sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hungry Shark World holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 21M ratings behind it against 633K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Roblox's written reviews are positive against 76% of Hungry Shark World's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, Hungry Shark World fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Roblox versus Hungry Shark World: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRobloxHungry Shark World
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (21M ratings)4.7 (633K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews75.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21M — better633K
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#1 — better#135
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB397 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRoblox CorporationUbisoft

Customer experience

Roblox

All ratings20,548,683 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews38,631 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative32.2%

Hungry Shark World

All ratings632,531 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,724 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative18.4%

User reviews

Roblox

From 21M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Endless games and experiences
  • 🤝 Ability to make virtual friends
  • 🎨 Customizable avatars
  • 🎮 Wide variety of game genres
  • 👍 Fun and engaging for all ages

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Ineffective moderation and reporting system
  • 💰 Expensive in-game purchases
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific games
  • 🤔 Confusing chat/tag system
  • 🔒 Concerns about online safety and predators

Hungry Shark World

From 633K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔥 Best game ever
  • 🌟 Nostalgic and fun
  • 🎨 Great graphics and design
  • 🕹️ Addictive and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Generous free-to-play model

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🗺️ Limited map variety
  • 🔒 Unreliable cloud/Facebook sync

Bugs and requests

Roblox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent disconnections and server issues
  • Glitches that delete purchased items
  • Inconsistent chat filtering and tagging

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to earn Robux through gameplay
  • Improved search and discovery for games
  • More free avatar customization options
  • Better parental controls and monitoring
  • Faster response to reports of inappropriate content

Hungry Shark World

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes and progress loss
  • Invisible projectiles damaging shark
  • Sharks getting stuck or behaving erratically
  • Sync issues causing progress reset
  • Certain features not working as intended

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More shark and map variety
  • Easier way to earn premium currency
  • Customization options for sharks
  • Improved cloud/account sync

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Roblox

Subscriptions1
  • Roblox Premium 450$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • Roblox Premium 450 One Month$4.99
  • Roblox Premium 1000 One Month$9.99
  • Roblox Premium 2200 One Month$19.99
9 purchases

Hungry Shark World

One-time9
  • Can full of Gold$4.99
  • Can full of Gems$4.99
  • Bonus Pack$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Bucket full of Gems$9.99
  • Bucket full of Gold$9.99
  • Bonus Pack2 variants$9.99
  • Bonus Pack$11.99
  • Boat full of Gems$19.99
  • Bonus Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Roblox free?
Roblox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hungry Shark World free?
Hungry Shark World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Roblox or Hungry Shark World?
Hungry Shark World is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21M ratings, while Hungry Shark World averages 4.7 from 633K ratings.
Do Roblox or Hungry Shark World have ads?
Hungry Shark World shows ads; Roblox does not.
Which is updated more often, Roblox or Hungry Shark World?
Roblox ships an update every 6 days, and Hungry Shark World fortnightly. Most recently, Roblox was updated on November 8, 2026 and Hungry Shark World on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Roblox or Hungry Shark World?
Roblox currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Hungry Shark World at #135. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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