# Hungry Shark Evolution vs Idle Alien Octopus

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hungry Shark Evolution at fortnightly against Idle Alien Octopus's every 22 months. Hungry Shark Evolution also leads on ratings volume (202K vs 33) and review sentiment (77% vs 60%). 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 Alien Octopus 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 Alien Octopus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Shark Evolution has 202K ratings behind it against 33, 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 60% of Idle Alien Octopus's.

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, Idle Alien Octopus every 22 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark Evolution | Idle Alien Octopus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (202K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008/reviews)** | [4.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-alien-octopus-tycoon-game/id6444157833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **202K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 434 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| 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:** #66 Top Free · Action, #121 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


### Idle Alien Octopus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-alien-octopus-tycoon-game/id6444157833)

Control an octopus and evolve it into a fearsome sea monster. Hunt and consume everything in sight, from fish and humans to ships and even spacecraft, to grow stronger and explore vast underwater and outer space environments. Upgrade your creature's abilities to dominate the ocean and beyond.

**Highlights:** Octopus hunting simulation, Evolve into a legendary sea creature, Explore diverse 3D environments, Upgrade creature stats and abilities, Idle mechanics with auto-swimming, Boss fights and underwater battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?

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

### Is Idle Alien Octopus free?

Idle Alien Octopus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hungry Shark Evolution or Idle Alien Octopus?

Hungry Shark Evolution is rated higher. Hungry Shark Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 202K ratings, while Idle Alien Octopus averages 4.7 from 33 ratings.

### Do Hungry Shark Evolution or Idle Alien Octopus have ads?

Both Hungry Shark Evolution and Idle Alien Octopus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hungry Shark Evolution or Idle Alien Octopus?

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Idle Alien Octopus every 22 months. Most recently, Hungry Shark Evolution was updated on October 27, 2026 and Idle Alien Octopus on October 27, 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.*