# Hungry Shark Evolution vs Trophy Hunt

The clearest difference is rating: Hungry Shark Evolution at 4.7 against Trophy Hunt's 4.1. Hungry Shark Evolution also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (201K vs 16). On price, review sentiment, 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 Trophy Hunt sells 8 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Shark Evolution has 201K ratings behind it against 16, 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 73% of Trophy Hunt's.

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, Trophy Hunt every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark Evolution | Trophy Hunt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (201K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008/reviews)** | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trophy-hunt-evolution/id765813973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **201K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 443 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [Jurassic Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677042538) |

## What reviewers say

### Hungry Shark Evolution

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

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Free · Action, #101 Top Grossing · Action, #178 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


### Trophy Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trophy-hunt-evolution/id765813973)

Engage in thrilling hunts for various wild animals, including the elusive Bigfoot. Utilize a wide arsenal of weapons and vehicles to track prey by day or night, solo or with up to 20 players online.

**Highlights:** Single player and online multiplayer modes, Play as animals in multiplayer, Hunt diverse wildlife including Bigfoot, Multiple vehicles for tracking, Wide array of weapons, Day and night hunting with night vision

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Sunga's - 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Sunga's - 20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Backpack of Sunga's - 45 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Bone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Sunga's - 100 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Sunga's - 300 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of Sunga's - 1000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Shed of Sunga's - 3000 | $40.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?

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

### Is Trophy Hunt free?

Trophy Hunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hungry Shark Evolution or Trophy Hunt?

Hungry Shark Evolution is rated higher. Hungry Shark Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 201K ratings, while Trophy Hunt averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do Hungry Shark Evolution or Trophy Hunt have ads?

Both Hungry Shark Evolution and Trophy Hunt show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hungry Shark Evolution or Trophy Hunt?

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Trophy Hunt every 7 months. Most recently, Hungry Shark Evolution was updated on September 28, 2026 and Trophy Hunt on August 13, 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.*