# Hungry Shark Evolution vs Into the Dead

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hungry Shark Evolution at fortnightly against Into the Dead's every 3 months. Hungry Shark Evolution also leads on ratings volume (201K vs 11K) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). Into the Dead's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 77%). 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 Into the Dead sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Into the Dead. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Shark Evolution has 201K ratings behind it against 11K, 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 90% of Into the Dead's.

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, Into the Dead every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark Evolution | Into the Dead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (201K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008/reviews) | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-dead/id535609266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **201K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 443 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [PikPok](https://appshunter.io/developer/323296229) |

## What reviewers say

### Hungry Shark Evolution

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

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Free · Action, #130 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


### Into the Dead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-dead/id535609266)

Survive a relentless zombie apocalypse by running as fast as possible. Arm yourself with powerful weapons and loyal companions to fend off the undead horde. Compete with friends and players worldwide for the highest scores in this intense survival experience.

**Highlights:** Intense zombie survival gameplay, Unlock weapons and perks, Collect canine companions, Mission sets for challenges, Global leaderboards and friend challenges, Multiple control schemes

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Weapon - Crossbow | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wolf "Ghost" | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Companion: Sabre | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all dogs (Blitz, Cairo, Titan, Ghost) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💯 Classic zombie game
- 🐕 Enjoyable dog companion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited weapon variety without paying
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive environments

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes during gameplay
- Issues with ad integration disrupting gameplay

**Requested features**

- More game modes and environments
- Ability to purchase weapons with in-game currency
- Improved story or narrative elements
- Multiplayer or co-op functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?

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

### Is Into the Dead free?

Into the Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hungry Shark Evolution or Into the Dead?

Hungry Shark Evolution and Into the Dead are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 201K and 11K ratings respectively.

### Do Hungry Shark Evolution or Into the Dead have ads?

Both Hungry Shark Evolution and Into the Dead show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hungry Shark Evolution or Into the Dead?

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Into the Dead every 3 months. Most recently, Hungry Shark Evolution was updated on October 16, 2026 and Into the Dead on October 16, 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.*