# Hungry Shark Evolution vs Angry Birds 2

Hungry Shark Evolution and Angry Birds 2 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Hungry Shark Evolution's written reviews are positive against 47% of Angry Birds 2's. Hungry Shark Evolution also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Angry Birds 2's advantage is ratings volume (1.6M vs 201K) and chart position (#13 vs #72). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hungry Shark Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Angry Birds 2 sells 12 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 4.6 for Angry Birds 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Angry Birds 2 has 1.6M ratings behind it against 201K, 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 47% of Angry Birds 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark Evolution | Angry Birds 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (201K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angry-birds-2/id880047117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 201K | **1.6M** |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 46.9% 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 | #72 | **#13** |
| Size | 443 MB | 917 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [Rovio Entertainment Oyj](https://appshunter.io/developer/298910979) |

## What reviewers say

### Hungry Shark Evolution

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

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Free · Action, #121 Top Grossing · Action, #201 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


### Angry Birds 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angry-birds-2/id880047117)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Action, #17 Top Free · Action, #40 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #48 Top Free · Puzzle, #97 Top Grossing · Games, #108 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Fling birds with a slingshot to destroy pig towers and save eggs. This game offers strategic bird selection, multi-stage levels, daily challenges, and bird upgrades. Compete with players globally, join clans, and collect silly hats.

**Highlights:** Strategic bird selection, Multi-stage levels, Daily challenges, Bird leveling, Clan system, Competitive arena play, Collectible hats

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food Pack S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Precious pouch of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blue's Bling! | $5.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack 699 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack 999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Letter | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chuck's Cheddar! | $10.99 | one-time |
| Precious bags of gems | $20.99 | one-time |
| Matilda's Marvels! | $20.99 | one-time |
| Terence's Treasure | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and animations
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer modes
- 🎨 Variety of levels and challenges
- 🎨 New birds and features added over time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔁 Repetitive and randomized levels
- ⏱️ Restrictive energy/lives system
- 🔍 Matchmaking issues in competitive modes
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Rewards not properly credited after crashes
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Matchmaking and scoring issues in competitive modes

**Requested features**

- Bring back original Angry Birds games
- Reduce energy/lives restrictions
- Improve matchmaking in competitive modes
- Add more free-to-play progression options
- Reduce reliance on in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?

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

### Is Angry Birds 2 free?

Angry Birds 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hungry Shark Evolution or Angry Birds 2?

Hungry Shark Evolution is rated higher. Hungry Shark Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 201K ratings, while Angry Birds 2 averages 4.6 from 1.6M ratings.

### Do Hungry Shark Evolution or Angry Birds 2 have ads?

Both Hungry Shark Evolution and Angry Birds 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hungry Shark Evolution or Angry Birds 2?

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Angry Birds 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Hungry Shark Evolution was updated on September 24, 2026 and Angry Birds 2 on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hungry Shark Evolution or Angry Birds 2?

Hungry Shark Evolution currently peaks at #72 in the App Store charts, and Angry Birds 2 at #13. 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.*