Bad Piggies vs Hungry Shark Evolution
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bad Piggies
Build creative contraptions from various parts to guide pigs to their goal. Over 200 levels offer physics-based puzzle challenges with opportunities for creative engineering and piloting.
- Build makeshift contraptions
- Pilot pigs safely to the goal
- Over 200 levels
- 40+ special levels
- 9+ sandbox levels
- 42 buildable objects
- Mechanic Pig assistance
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OiNk! Build makeshift contraptions from a huge collection of parts and make it to the goal without blowing your vehicle to pieces! IGN's "Best Mobile Game of 2012" Winner! "Extremely fun and very challenging" -- Kotaku “The best title Rovio has released yet” - IGN “4/4 - Must Have” -- Slide to Play "If you can’t enjoy watching a pig drive a badly constructed car off a cliff and onto a pile of dynamite, you probably don’t have a soul." - Yahoo/BGR Create the ultimate flying/crawling/rolling/spinning/crashing device and pilot the pigs safely to the eggs! The Bad Piggies are after the eggs again -- but as usual, nothing is going according to plan! Can you create the ultimate flying machine and steer them safely to their destination? Those tricky pigs have a few objects they can use, but they need your help to turn these into the perfect transportation! With more than 200 levels, and free updates coming up, you have hours and hours of pig-crashing, exploding, and flying fun! Get three stars to unlock over 40 more levels! HINT: Sometimes you need to play the level several times to achieve all the objectives -- try building a new device or steering in a different way to earn all the stars! Features: ● Over 200 levels crammed with flying/driving/crashing fun! ● 40+ special levels unlocked by getting three stars! ● Free updates! ● 9+ sandbox levels to stretch your creativity! ● Ultra-special, ultra-secret, ultra-difficult sandbox level to unlock by collecting ten skulls! Oh – guess it’s not a secret anymore... ● 42 objects to create the ultimate machine: motors, wings, fans, bottle rockets, umbrellas, balloons, and much more! Mechanic Pig ● Need help? This little piggy will build it for you! ● Mechanic pig pre-assembles transport for you! ● All you have to do is pilot it! ● Tweak his design to get all three stars! New Episode: The Road to El Porkado Embark on an archaeological adventure in an all new episode full of treacherously icy environments and spooky dark caves. Be sure to equip the trusty lamp to find your way in the darkness – or put the new Night Vision Goggles power-up to use! Get ready to see pigs fly! Become a fan of Bad Piggies on Facebook: http://facebook.com/badpiggies Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/badpiggies We may update the game periodically, for example to add new features or content or to fix bugs or other technical issues. Please note that the game may not function properly if you do not have the newest version installed. If you have not installed the latest update, Rovio will not be responsible for the game failing to function as expected. While our game is free to download and play, some game items can also be purchased for real money and the game may include loot boxes or other game mechanics with random rewards. Purchasing these items is optional but you can also disable in-app purchases in your device’s settings. Terms of Use: http://www.rovio.com/eula Privacy Policy: http://www.rovio.com/privacy Important Message for Parents This game may include: - Direct links to social networking websites that are intended for an audience over the age of 13. - Direct links to the internet that can take players away from the game with the potential to browse any web page. - Advertising of Rovio products and also products from select partners. - The option to make in-app purchases. The bill payer should always be consulted beforehand.
Hungry Shark Evolution
Become the ultimate ocean predator in this classic arcade-style shark game. Eat your way through an underwater world, evolving your shark into a fierce sea beast. Explore, hunt, and survive offline with customizable gear and helpful baby shark companions.
- Play as various sharks and sea creatures
- Explore an open underwater world
- Collect and evolve baby sharks
- Equip customizable gear and accessories
- Offline gameplay
- Activate Gold Rush for bonus points
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Become the ultimate predator in this offline shark game where you’ll rule the ocean and eat your way through an underwater world of adventure Take control of a mighty, hungry shark and survive as long as possible by eating everything in sight! In this thrilling, classic arcade-style shark game, evolve your predator into a fierce sea beast, from Great Whites to the ferocious Megalodon, and explore the ocean’s depths filled with fish, animals, and other creatures. Unleash Your Predator Potential! It’s eat or be eaten in this shark evolution simulator where your mission is simple: evolve and survive. Start as a small fish and work your way up the ocean’s food chain, evolving your shark through multiple levels until you dominate the underwater world! Hunt, eat, and attack whales, fish, birds, and more. This offline game lets you explore without Wi-Fi while keeping the action going. Equip Powerful Gear and Accessories! Boost your shark with awesome accessories like jetpacks, lasers, and even fancy hats! Equip your shark to swim faster, bite harder, and survive longer as you navigate the open world. Meet Your Baby Shark Companion! Need help exploring the open world? Recruit baby sharks to join you in the hunt! Each baby shark offers unique abilities to assist you on your journey. Evolve your sea animal and watch your baby shark’s powers grow with you as you dive deeper into the shark evolution game. Survival of the Hungriest! The ocean is full of surprises and challenges. As a shark in this offline game, it’s your job to keep eating and evolving. Be wary of dangers lurking in the deep, but know that each meal makes you stronger. Take a bite of everything and discover the thrill of survival in a classic retro shark game! Game Features: • Play as one of many different sharks and animals, including iconic predators like the Great White, Hammerhead, and Megalodon. • Dive into an open world of fish, animals, and prey, hunting for your next meal as you evolve in size and strength. • Collect and evolve over a dozen unique fish, sharks, and baby sharks, each bringing a new layer of strategy to your journey. • Equip powerful accessories like jetpacks, lasers, and top hats to customize your shark and make it the ultimate predator. • Activate Gold Rush to extend survival and score big points in this arcade-style shark game. • Intuitive controls let you tilt or tap your way to becoming a legendary sea predator. Additional Information: This game contains in-app purchases for Gems and Coins to enhance gameplay. You can also earn Gems and Coins in-game or by watching ads. This game remains fully playable offline! Join Our Community! • Facebook: HungryShark • X (Twitter): @Hungry_Shark • YouTube: @HungrySharkGames • Instagram: @hungryshark Feedback & Support: If you need help or have feedback, visit our support page: Ubisoft Support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hungry Shark Evolution at 4.7 against Bad Piggies's 4.2. Hungry Shark Evolution also leads on ratings volume (201K vs 6.2K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Bad Piggies sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Hungry Shark Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hungry Shark Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Shark Evolution has 201K ratings behind it against 6.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Bad Piggies's written reviews are positive against 77% of Hungry Shark Evolution's.
Bad Piggies ships an update every 6 weeks, Hungry Shark Evolution fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bad Piggies | Hungry Shark Evolution |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6.2K ratings) | 4.7 (201K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | 76.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.2K | 201K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #68 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 217 MB | 443 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Rovio Entertainment Oyj | Ubisoft |
Customer experience
Bad Piggies
Hungry Shark Evolution
User reviews
Bad Piggies
From 6.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Challenging and creative gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun experience
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and soundtrack
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in certain levels
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
Hungry Shark Evolution
From 201K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of sharks and abilities
- 💎 Satisfying sound effects
- 🌟 Nostalgic for many players
- 🐟 Fun shark-themed experience
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive sharks and upgrades
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Health/boost depletes too quickly
- 🤖 Overpowered enemy sharks
- 🔍 Repetitive map and gameplay
Bugs and requests
Bad Piggies
Reported bugs
3 issues- Buttons and levers not functioning properly in some levels
- Crates and parts not loading or disappearing
- Game crashing when trying to use the camera feature
Requested features
4 requests- Expand sandbox mode with more building options
- Add new level themes and gameplay modes
- Improve matchmaking in the Cake Race mode
- Introduce a premium version with no ads
Hungry Shark Evolution
Reported bugs
5 issues- Screen flickering or orientation issues
- Sharks not eating or attacking properly
- Inconsistent difficulty spikes
- Saving/cloud sync problems
- Crashes and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- More frequent updates and new content
- Improved progression system
- Multiplayer or social features
- Expanded map and exploration
- Customization options for sharks
In-app purchases
Bad Piggies
- Permanent Mechanic$0.99
- Super Glue x10$1.99
- Mechanic x 10$1.99
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- Super Mechanic x5$1.99
- Small Snout Coin Pack$1.99
- Small Snout Gem Pack$1.99
- Field of Dreams$2.99
- Medium Snout Coin Pack$4.99
- Golden Crate$4.99
- Mechanic x 35$5.99
- Mechanic x 65$9.99
- Large Snout Coin Pack$9.99
Hungry Shark Evolution
- 20 Gems$1.99
- 2000 Coins$1.99
- Seasonal Pack 1$1.99
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- 60 Gems$4.99
- 6000 Coins$4.99
- Jawmazing pack!$4.99
- 130 Gems$9.99
- 13000 Coins$9.99
- 300 Gems$19.99
- 900 Gems$49.99
Questions
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