# Hungry Shark Evolution vs Mask Evolution 3D

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hungry Shark Evolution at 201K against Mask Evolution 3D's 8.7K. Hungry Shark Evolution also leads on chart position (#71 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hungry Shark Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mask Evolution 3D sells 15 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 4.8 for Mask Evolution 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Shark Evolution has 201K ratings behind it against 8.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 77% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark Evolution | Mask Evolution 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (201K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mask-evolution-3d/id6456887513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **201K** | 8.7K |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | **76.9% 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 | **#71** | — |
| Size | 443 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [OREON STUDIOS OYUN YAZILIM TEKNOLOJI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600924002) |

## What reviewers say

### Hungry Shark Evolution

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

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Free · Action, #120 Top Grossing · Action, #202 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


### Mask Evolution 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mask-evolution-3d/id6456887513)

Embark on a creative journey to transform basic masks into extraordinary designs. Progress through evolution gates, build and manage your own mask factory with advanced tools, and collect unique masks. Earn points for your style and creativity to craft the ultimate mask.

**Highlights:** Mask evolution through gates, Mask factory building and management, Collect unique mask designs, Improve masks with advanced tools, Earn points for creativity and style

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful of Money | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Golds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Golds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Ad Skips | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Ad Skips | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20 Ad Skips | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of Golds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $10.49 | one-time |
| 100 Ad Skips | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dream Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging game
- 💰 Ability to earn a lot of money
- 🎨 Cool mask designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads
- 🕰️ Ads after every level
- 🤖 Game becomes too easy after maxing out stats

**Reported bugs**

- Screen issues at higher levels
- Cash amount not displaying correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and upgrades
- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Increase difficulty as the game progresses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?

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

### Is Mask Evolution 3D free?

Mask Evolution 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hungry Shark Evolution or Mask Evolution 3D?

Mask Evolution 3D is rated higher. Hungry Shark Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 201K ratings, while Mask Evolution 3D averages 4.8 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do Hungry Shark Evolution or Mask Evolution 3D have ads?

Both Hungry Shark Evolution and Mask Evolution 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hungry Shark Evolution or Mask Evolution 3D?

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Mask Evolution 3D fortnightly. Most recently, Hungry Shark Evolution was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mask Evolution 3D on September 24, 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.*