# Hungry Shark Evolution vs Double Head Shark Attack

The clearest difference is rating: Hungry Shark Evolution at 4.7 against Double Head Shark Attack's 3.7. Hungry Shark Evolution also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 39%) and ratings volume (201K vs 235). Double Head Shark Attack's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hungry Shark Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Double Head Shark Attack sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hungry Shark Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Shark Evolution has 201K ratings behind it against 235, 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 39% of Double Head Shark Attack's.

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, Double Head Shark Attack every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark Evolution | Double Head Shark Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (201K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008/reviews)** | [3.7 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-head-shark-attack/id1422700485/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **201K** | 235 |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 38.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 443 MB | 567 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [BigCode Games Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254845485) |

## What reviewers say

### Hungry Shark Evolution

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

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Free · Action, #135 Top Grossing · Action, #193 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


### Double Head Shark Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-head-shark-attack/id1422700485)

Engage in thrilling underwater combat as unique shark species. Hunt prey, power up, and customize your sharks with fun accessories in this action-packed simulation game. Compete with friends in multiplayer mode and test your knowledge with brainy quizzes.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer mode, Diverse shark species, Underwater hunting, Shark customization, Brainy quiz challenges, Shark power-ups and upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $33.99 | per year |
| Unlock 2nd Shark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kettle Full Of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pot Full Of Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tub Full Of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pond Full Of Diamonds | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lake Full Of Diamonds | $17.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Sharks SubDiscount | $19.99 | one-time |
| Abundance Full Of Diamonds | $35.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Sharks | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Fun gameplay
- 🤩 Amazing graphics
- 🎮 Interesting concept
- 👍 Good pass time
- 🥳 Enjoyable and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Ripoff of Hungry Shark
- 💸 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 😩 Forced ads
- 🐌 Slow loading times
- 📉 Bad graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Game does not load
- Loading screen stuck
- Game kicks user out
- Missions not clearing

**Requested features**

- Make a tutorial
- Add more maps
- Add more fish/sharks
- Add free mode
- Add a subscription option for no ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?

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

### Is Double Head Shark Attack free?

Double Head Shark Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hungry Shark Evolution or Double Head Shark Attack?

Hungry Shark Evolution is rated higher. Hungry Shark Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 201K ratings, while Double Head Shark Attack averages 3.7 from 235 ratings.

### Do Hungry Shark Evolution or Double Head Shark Attack have ads?

Hungry Shark Evolution shows ads; Double Head Shark Attack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hungry Shark Evolution or Double Head Shark Attack?

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Double Head Shark Attack every 3 months. Most recently, Hungry Shark Evolution was updated on September 25, 2026 and Double Head Shark Attack on August 9, 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.*