Comparison

Hungry Shark Evolution vs ZipZapBoom

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hungry Shark Evolution

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
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Become the ultimate predator in this offline shark game where you’ll rule the ocean and eat your way through an underwater world of adventure Take control of a mighty, hungry shark and survive as long as possible by eating everything in sight! In this thrilling, classic arcade-style shark game, evolve your predator into a fierce sea beast, from Great Whites to the ferocious Megalodon, and explore the ocean’s depths filled with fish, animals, and other creatures. Unleash Your Predator Potential! It’s eat or be eaten in this shark evolution simulator where your mission is simple: evolve and survive. Start as a small fish and work your way up the ocean’s food chain, evolving your shark through multiple levels until you dominate the underwater world! Hunt, eat, and attack whales, fish, birds, and more. This offline game lets you explore without Wi-Fi while keeping the action going. Equip Powerful Gear and Accessories! Boost your shark with awesome accessories like jetpacks, lasers, and even fancy hats! Equip your shark to swim faster, bite harder, and survive longer as you navigate the open world. Meet Your Baby Shark Companion! Need help exploring the open world? Recruit baby sharks to join you in the hunt! Each baby shark offers unique abilities to assist you on your journey. Evolve your sea animal and watch your baby shark’s powers grow with you as you dive deeper into the shark evolution game. Survival of the Hungriest! The ocean is full of surprises and challenges. As a shark in this offline game, it’s your job to keep eating and evolving. Be wary of dangers lurking in the deep, but know that each meal makes you stronger. Take a bite of everything and discover the thrill of survival in a classic retro shark game! Game Features:   •  Play as one of many different sharks and animals, including iconic predators like the Great White, Hammerhead, and Megalodon.   •  Dive into an open world of fish, animals, and prey, hunting for your next meal as you evolve in size and strength.   •  Collect and evolve over a dozen unique fish, sharks, and baby sharks, each bringing a new layer of strategy to your journey.   •  Equip powerful accessories like jetpacks, lasers, and top hats to customize your shark and make it the ultimate predator.   •  Activate Gold Rush to extend survival and score big points in this arcade-style shark game.   •  Intuitive controls let you tilt or tap your way to becoming a legendary sea predator. Additional Information: This game contains in-app purchases for Gems and Coins to enhance gameplay. You can also earn Gems and Coins in-game or by watching ads. This game remains fully playable offline! Join Our Community!   •  Facebook: HungryShark   •  X (Twitter): @Hungry_Shark   •  YouTube: @HungrySharkGames   •  Instagram: @hungryshark Feedback & Support: If you need help or have feedback, visit our support page: Ubisoft Support

About

ZipZapBoom

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¡Pasa la bomba y que no explote en tus manos! Zip Zap Boom es un juego divertido, dinámico y explosivo, perfecto para jugar con familia y amigos. Pon a prueba tu rapidez mental, vocabulario y reflejos al encontrar palabras con sonidos específicos antes de que explote la bomba. Gira la ruleta y acepta el desafío - Descubre en qué posición debe ir el sonido indicado: al inicio (ZIP), al final (ZAP) o en cualquier parte (BOOM). - ¡Encuentra palabras rápidamente y pasa la bomba antes de que sea demasiado tarde! Diversión asegurada para todas las edades - Ideal para reuniones, fiestas o tardes familiares. - Reglas simples que cualquiera puede aprender en segundos. Convierte cualquier objeto en una bomba - Usa tu teléfono, una pelota, un cojín o cualquier otro objeto para aumentar la emoción del juego. Prepárate para risas, tensión y mucha diversión con Zip Zap Boom. ¿Puedes manejar la presión? ¡Descárgala ahora y descúbrelo!

Screenshots

Hungry Shark Evolution4 screens
ZipZapBoom3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZipZapBoom at none against Hungry Shark Evolution's 10. ZipZapBoom also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Hungry Shark Evolution's advantage is chart position (#62 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hungry Shark Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ZipZapBoom asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, ZipZapBoom daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Hungry Shark Evolution versus ZipZapBoom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHungry Shark EvolutionZipZapBoom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (202K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings202K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#62 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size434 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUbisoftJose Guillermo Gutierrez Segura

Bugs and requests

Hungry Shark Evolution

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Screen flickering or orientation issues
  • Sharks not eating or attacking properly
  • Inconsistent difficulty spikes
  • Saving/cloud sync problems
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • More frequent updates and new content
  • Improved progression system
  • Multiplayer or social features
  • Expanded map and exploration
  • Customization options for sharks

ZipZapBoom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hungry Shark Evolution

One-time10
  • 20 Gems$1.99
  • 2000 Coins$1.99
  • Seasonal Pack 1$1.99
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  • 60 Gems$4.99
  • 6000 Coins$4.99
  • Jawmazing pack!$4.99
  • 130 Gems$9.99
  • 13000 Coins$9.99
  • 300 Gems$19.99
  • 900 Gems$49.99
None

ZipZapBoom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?
Hungry Shark Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZipZapBoom free?
ZipZapBoom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hungry Shark Evolution or ZipZapBoom have ads?
Hungry Shark Evolution shows ads; ZipZapBoom does not.
Which is updated more often, Hungry Shark Evolution or ZipZapBoom?
Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and ZipZapBoom daily. Most recently, Hungry Shark Evolution was updated on October 21, 2026 and ZipZapBoom on October 7, 2026.

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