# Hungry Shark Evolution vs Shark io

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.

Both are free to download. Hungry Shark Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shark io asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark Evolution | Shark io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (201K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008/reviews)** | [4.4 (878 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-io/id1128300347/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **201K** | 878 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 67.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 443 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [Tap2Play, LLC (Ticker: TAPM)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219946891) |

## 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


### Shark io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-io/id1128300347)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 🎨 Outdated or poor graphics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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*