# Hungry Shark Evolution vs Ultimate Shark Simulator

The clearest difference is price: Hungry Shark Evolution at Free against Ultimate Shark Simulator's $0.99. Hungry Shark Evolution also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (201K vs 972). Ultimate Shark Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Hungry Shark Evolution is free to download; Ultimate Shark Simulator costs $0.99 up front. Hungry Shark Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ultimate Shark Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hungry Shark Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Shark Evolution has 201K ratings behind it against 972, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Hungry Shark Evolution's written reviews are positive against 72% of Ultimate Shark Simulator's.

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, Ultimate Shark Simulator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark Evolution | Ultimate Shark Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (201K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008/reviews)** | [4.3 (972 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-shark-simulator/id1010801515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **201K** | 972 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 443 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [Gluten Free Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/698937431) |

## What reviewers say

### Hungry Shark Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Action, #117 Top Grossing · Action, #202 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jawmazing pack! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 130 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 13000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 900 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of sharks and abilities
- 💎 Satisfying sound effects
- 🌟 Nostalgic for many players
- 🐟 Fun shark-themed experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive sharks and upgrades
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Health/boost depletes too quickly
- 🤖 Overpowered enemy sharks
- 🔍 Repetitive map and gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Screen flickering or orientation issues
- Sharks not eating or attacking properly
- Inconsistent difficulty spikes
- Saving/cloud sync problems
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates and new content
- Improved progression system
- Multiplayer or social features
- Expanded map and exploration
- Customization options for sharks


### Ultimate Shark Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-shark-simulator/id1010801515)

Experience life as a shark in the ocean. Hunt for food, raise a family, and explore vast underwater environments. Choose from multiple shark species, customize their abilities, and battle dangerous bosses.

**Highlights:** Realistic health, hunger, and oxygen management, Seven playable shark species, Boss battles against sea creatures, Build and customize your shark pack, Raise and care for baby sharks, Level up sharks and upgrade stats, Dynamic weather and day/night cycles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🦈 Realistic shark gameplay
- 👍 Variety of playable shark species
- 🚀 Smooth graphics and animations
- 💎 Enjoyable and immersive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🌊 Unrealistic underwater effects (e.g., raining)
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing certain features (e.g., dens)
- 🕰️ Breeding/reproduction mechanics need improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when attacking certain enemies
- Sharks get stuck or behave erratically at times
- Difficulty in selecting and switching between sharks

**Requested features**

- Add more shark species to play as
- Introduce land-based animals and environments
- Implement a more robust and varied ecosystem
- Improve the overall stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?

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

### Is Ultimate Shark Simulator free?

Ultimate Shark Simulator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hungry Shark Evolution or Ultimate Shark Simulator?

Hungry Shark Evolution is rated higher. Hungry Shark Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 201K ratings, while Ultimate Shark Simulator averages 4.3 from 972 ratings.

### Do Hungry Shark Evolution or Ultimate Shark Simulator have ads?

Hungry Shark Evolution shows ads; Ultimate Shark Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hungry Shark Evolution or Ultimate Shark Simulator?

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Ultimate Shark Simulator every 3 days. Most recently, Hungry Shark Evolution was updated on September 30, 2026 and Ultimate Shark Simulator on September 29, 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.*