# Hungry Shark Evolution vs Shark Attack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hungry Shark Evolution at 77% against Shark Attack's 60%. Hungry Shark Evolution also leads on ratings volume (201K vs 10K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hungry Shark Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shark Attack 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Shark Evolution has 201K ratings behind it against 10K, 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 60% of Shark Attack's.

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, Shark Attack monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark Evolution | Shark Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (201K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008/reviews)** | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-attack-simulator-games/id1489941954/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **201K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 443 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [Free Pixel Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222670065) |

## What reviewers say

### Hungry Shark Evolution

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

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Free · Action, #129 Top Grossing · Action (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 Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-attack-simulator-games/id1489941954)

Experience the thrill of being a powerful shark in a 3D underwater world. Hunt beach-goers, other sea creatures, and evolve your shark to dominate the food chain. Explore diverse environments and choose from various shark species.

**Highlights:** Play as a hungry killer shark, Hunt beach-goers and sea creatures, Evolve and strengthen your shark, Compete for top of the food chain, Choose from many shark species, Hunt on beaches or underwater

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sack Of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Block Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Doryaspis Chest | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Saw Shark Chest | $4.99 | one-time |
| Anglerfish Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Angel Shark Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Case of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🦈 Shark-themed game
- 😊 Satisfying experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🕰️ Short gameplay duration
- 💰 Misleading coin rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent coin rewards
- Gameplay freezes and crashes

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay duration
- More varied gameplay modes
- Improved ad system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?

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

### Is Shark Attack free?

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

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

Hungry Shark Evolution is rated higher. Hungry Shark Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 201K ratings, while Shark Attack averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

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

Both Hungry Shark Evolution and Shark Attack show ads.

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

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Shark Attack monthly. Most recently, Hungry Shark Evolution was updated on September 25, 2026 and Shark Attack on September 23, 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.*