# Hungry Shark Evolution vs Smash Hit

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hungry Shark Evolution at fortnightly against Smash Hit's every 2 months. Hungry Shark Evolution also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Smash Hit's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 77%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hungry Shark Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Smash Hit 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 4.6 for Smash Hit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 201K and 109K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Hungry Shark Evolution's written reviews are positive against 87% of Smash Hit's.

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, Smash Hit every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark Evolution | Smash Hit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (201K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008/reviews)** | [4.6 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-hit/id603527166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **201K** | 109K |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | **87.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | #109 |
| Size | 443 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [Mediocre AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/431845724) |

## What reviewers say

### Hungry Shark Evolution

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

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Free · Action, #124 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


### Smash Hit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-hit/id603527166)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a surreal journey, smashing glass objects in a futuristic dimension. Experience musically synchronized gameplay with realistic destruction physics. Test your focus and timing to travel as far as possible.

**Highlights:** Surreal futuristic dimension, Musically synchronized gameplay, Realistic glass-breaking mechanics, Over 50 unique rooms, Destruction physics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying glass-breaking sound effects
- 🎨 Gorgeous graphics and visuals
- 💤 Calming and relaxing experience
- 🕹️ Simple yet challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Premium required to continue from checkpoints
- 🕹️ Difficulty can be frustrating at times
- 🎨 Repetitive level design

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes unexpectedly
- Progress not saving properly
- Inconsistent hit detection

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Ability to continue from checkpoints without premium
- Customizable controls and settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?

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

### Is Smash Hit free?

Smash Hit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hungry Shark Evolution or Smash Hit?

Hungry Shark Evolution is rated higher. Hungry Shark Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 201K ratings, while Smash Hit averages 4.6 from 109K ratings.

### Do Hungry Shark Evolution or Smash Hit have ads?

Both Hungry Shark Evolution and Smash Hit show ads.

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

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Smash Hit every 2 months. Most recently, Hungry Shark Evolution was updated on October 15, 2026 and Smash Hit on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hungry Shark Evolution or Smash Hit?

Hungry Shark Evolution currently peaks at #71 in the App Store charts, and Smash Hit at #109. 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.*