# Hungry Shark Evolution vs 3D Fish Growing

The clearest difference is price: Hungry Shark Evolution at Free against 3D Fish Growing's $4.99. Hungry Shark Evolution also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (77% vs 46%). 3D Fish Growing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Hungry Shark Evolution is free to download; 3D Fish Growing costs $4.99 up front. Hungry Shark Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 3D Fish Growing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hungry Shark Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Shark Evolution has 201K ratings behind it against 457, 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 46% of 3D Fish Growing's.

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, 3D Fish Growing every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark Evolution | 3D Fish Growing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (201K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008/reviews)** | [3.6 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-fish-growing/id1570396414/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **201K** | 457 |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 46.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | #145 |
| Size | 443 MB | 822 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [晓彤 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548086457) |

## What reviewers say

### Hungry Shark Evolution

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

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Free · Action, #125 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


### 3D Fish Growing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-fish-growing/id1570396414)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Paid · Simulation, #150 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Grow your fish by eating smaller ones and collecting gold coins. Explore diverse maps and purchase new species like sharks and turtles. Experience an engaging underwater adventure.

**Highlights:** Eat other fish to grow larger, Collect gold coins, Four different map styles (river, swamp, etc.), Purchase new fish species, Includes great white sharks, turtles, and more

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Offline play
- 💡 Similar to PC version
- 🤩 Great mobile alternative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Graphical issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited fish selection
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when selecting fish
- Inability to attack or interact with other fish
- Coins not increasing as expected
- Achievements not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- Add more fish and creatures
- Improve graphics and visuals
- Implement survival mode
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Add more maps and environments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?

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

### Is 3D Fish Growing free?

3D Fish Growing costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hungry Shark Evolution or 3D Fish Growing?

Hungry Shark Evolution is rated higher. Hungry Shark Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 201K ratings, while 3D Fish Growing averages 3.6 from 457 ratings.

### Do Hungry Shark Evolution or 3D Fish Growing have ads?

Hungry Shark Evolution shows ads; 3D Fish Growing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hungry Shark Evolution or 3D Fish Growing?

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and 3D Fish Growing every 10 months. Most recently, Hungry Shark Evolution was updated on October 18, 2026 and 3D Fish Growing on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hungry Shark Evolution or 3D Fish Growing?

Hungry Shark Evolution currently peaks at #69 in the App Store charts, and 3D Fish Growing at #145. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*