# Hungry Shark Evolution vs Idle Snake World

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hungry Shark Evolution at 201K against Idle Snake World's 1.2K. Hungry Shark Evolution also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 61%) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hungry Shark Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Snake World sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hungry Shark Evolution against 4.7 for Idle Snake World. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Shark Evolution has 201K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Hungry Shark Evolution's written reviews are positive against 61% of Idle Snake World's.

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, Idle Snake World monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark Evolution | Idle Snake World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (201K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-snake-world-evolution/id1570952339/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **201K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 60.9% 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 | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [Nikita Subachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447777375) |

## What reviewers say

### Hungry Shark Evolution

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

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Free · Action, #121 Top Grossing · Action, #201 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


### Idle Snake World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-snake-world-evolution/id1570952339)

Control a hungry worm in a 3D city, eating everything in your path to grow into a giant monster. Upgrade your snake's abilities, unlock new locations, and battle for survival. Enjoy classic arcade-style gameplay with a modern twist.

**Highlights:** Eat to grow a mega monster, Unlock new locations, Upgrade your snake, Simple game controls, Retro arcade gameplay, Monster evolution

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 💎 Hidden gem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔁 Monotonous tapping
- 🔍 Limited field of vision
- 💤 Boring at times

**Reported bugs**

- Blue screen glitch
- Snake getting stuck or moving erratically
- Inability to unlock certain features
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- New game modes or worlds
- More snake skins and abilities
- Quality of life improvements (auto-level, upgrade options)
- End-game content and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?

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

### Is Idle Snake World free?

Idle Snake World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hungry Shark Evolution or Idle Snake World?

Hungry Shark Evolution is rated higher. Hungry Shark Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 201K ratings, while Idle Snake World averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Hungry Shark Evolution or Idle Snake World have ads?

Both Hungry Shark Evolution and Idle Snake World show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hungry Shark Evolution or Idle Snake World?

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Idle Snake World monthly. Most recently, Hungry Shark Evolution was updated on September 24, 2026 and Idle Snake World on September 22, 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.*