# Hungry Shark Evolution vs Dumb Ways to Die

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hungry Shark Evolution at 77% against Dumb Ways to Die's 37%. Hungry Shark Evolution also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (202K vs 31K). On price, update cadence, 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 Dumb Ways to Die 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Shark Evolution has 202K ratings behind it against 31K, 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 37% of Dumb Ways to Die's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark Evolution | Dumb Ways to Die |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (202K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008/reviews)** | [4.3 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-ways-to-die/id639930688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **202K** | 31K |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | #74 |
| Size | 434 MB | 182 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) | [Metro Trains Melbourne Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/608701664) |

## What reviewers say

### Hungry Shark Evolution

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

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Free · Action, #114 Top Grossing · Action, #207 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


### Dumb Ways to Die

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-ways-to-die/id639930688)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Engage in a collection of hilarious mini-games where you must prevent charmingly clumsy characters from meeting unfortunate, comical ends. Collect characters, achieve high scores, and unlock the original viral video. Create your own unique character with various customization options.

**Highlights:** 82 hilarious mini-games, Collect all characters, Achieve high scores, Unlock original music video, Create custom characters, Character customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dumb Amount of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS - Beginner Pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dumber Amount of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dumberer Amount of Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dumberest Amount of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 💡 Challenging and entertaining mini-games
- 🚀 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unresponsive controls
- 🔍 Unclear instructions for some mini-games
- 💰 Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🤑 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Certain mini-games not functioning properly
- Inconsistent response to user input
- Overheating issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More detailed instructions for mini-games
- Ability to practice mini-games without using lives/coins
- Reduced frequency of ads or option to remove them


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?

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

### Is Dumb Ways to Die free?

Dumb Ways to Die is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hungry Shark Evolution or Dumb Ways to Die?

Hungry Shark Evolution is rated higher. Hungry Shark Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 202K ratings, while Dumb Ways to Die averages 4.3 from 31K ratings.

### Do Hungry Shark Evolution or Dumb Ways to Die have ads?

Both Hungry Shark Evolution and Dumb Ways to Die show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hungry Shark Evolution or Dumb Ways to Die?

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Dumb Ways to Die fortnightly. Most recently, Hungry Shark Evolution was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dumb Ways to Die on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hungry Shark Evolution or Dumb Ways to Die?

Hungry Shark Evolution currently peaks at #69 in the App Store charts, and Dumb Ways to Die at #74. 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.*