Comparison

Hungry Shark Evolution vs Shark io

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

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About

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.

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
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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

About

Shark io

Control a hungry shark and wreak havoc on everything in sight, from marine life to unsuspecting humans and boats. Compete with other players in multiplayer mode to get the highest score. Customize your shark and enjoy realistic environments and smooth gameplay.

Highlights
  • Hunt marine life and humans
  • Attack boats and ships
  • Multiplayer mode for competition
  • Shark customization
  • Realistic 3D environments
  • Smooth joystick controls
  • Real water physics
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Shark.io It’s shark season; move those fins! Navigate a ravenous Great Shark and rip apart everything you SEA in sight! Shark.io takes the medal for the hungriest and angriest predator! Slither through dark and murky waters in search of prey; dolphins, fish, and ancient monsters. Rise above in the sun and hunt divers, swimmers, fisherman, and innocent beach-goers. Attack boats and ships that cruise through your ocean unawares! The fight for survival is a brutal one. Compete with other sharks and sea monsters in multiplayer mode to achieve a maximum score. Customize your shark to reflect its ruthlessness. Most importantly: feed your bloodthirsty appetite. Shark.io Features: •Unique Offline Multiplayer features •Realistic beach environments •Multiple missions packed with hunting thrills •Multiple skins for your Shark.io to choose from •Smooth, easy & addictive gameplay with joystick simulator controls •Real water physics, cool shark movements, and animations of marine life •Beautifully crafted 3D graphics, including beaches, docks, and the vast open sea •Awesome visuals, sound effects, and camera angles •Your instinct’s calling: swim towards DANGER! About Tapinator: Tapinator (Ticker: TAPM) designs, develops, and publishes games on mobile platforms. The Company’s portfolio includes over 200 mobile gaming titles that, collectively, have achieved over 250 million player downloads. Tapinator is headquartered in New York. For more info, visit Tapinator.com

Screenshots

Hungry Shark Evolution4 screens
Shark io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shark io at none against Hungry Shark Evolution's 10. Shark io also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). Hungry Shark Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (201K vs 878) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price 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. Hungry Shark Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shark io asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hungry Shark Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Shark Evolution has 201K ratings behind it against 878, 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 68% of Shark io's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Hungry Shark Evolution versus Shark io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHungry Shark EvolutionShark io
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (201K ratings) — better4.4 (878 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better67.5% of reviews
Number of ratings201K — better878
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#62 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size443 MB201 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperUbisoftTap2Play, LLC (Ticker: TAPM)

Customer experience

Hungry Shark Evolution

All ratings201,316 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,224 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative16.1%

Shark io

All ratings878 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative23.8%

User reviews

Hungry Shark Evolution

From 201K App Store ratings

What 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

Shark io

From 878 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging game
  • 👍 Enjoyable shark simulation
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Great for shark lovers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and freezing issues
  • 🔍 Lack of content and features
  • 🎨 Outdated or poor graphics
  • 🎮 Challenging or unresponsive controls

Bugs and requests

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

Shark io

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing at level 9
  • Unresponsive attack button
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More shark varieties and skins
  • Larger and more diverse environments
  • Improved graphics and visuals
  • Additional game modes and levels
  • Online multiplayer functionality

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hungry Shark Evolution

One-time10
  • 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
None

Shark io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?
Hungry Shark Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shark io free?
Shark io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hungry Shark Evolution or Shark io?
Hungry Shark Evolution is rated higher. Hungry Shark Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 201K ratings, while Shark io averages 4.4 from 878 ratings.
Do Hungry Shark Evolution or Shark io have ads?
Hungry Shark Evolution shows ads; Shark io does not.

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