Comparison

Dinosaur Discovery vs Shark Attack

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

Head to head
About

Dinosaur Discovery

Explore prehistoric creatures with augmented reality. Find markers to unlock anatomically correct 3D dinosaurs, take photos with them, and share your discoveries. Perfect for museum visitors and dinosaur enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D dinosaurs
  • Interactive photo opportunities
  • Share photos on social media
  • Anatomically correct models
  • Downloadable sample markers
  • List of 12 featured dinosaurs
Features
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The Dinosaur Discovery app accompanies the premier dinosaur exhibition "Dinosaur Discovery: Lost Creatures of the Cretaceous”, on show at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Western Australia from 20 September 2017. This app features unique 3D content that is accessed by finding and discovering frame markers located throughout the exhibition, on merchandise and also publicly available on marketing material including posters, flyers, bus stops and in newspapers and magazines. Users can take photos with these dinosaurs, standing next to them or holding them in their hands and they can save these photos to their camera roll and share them on social networks through the app. The 3D dinosaurs in this application are anatomically correct representations which are based on the latest paleontological research. The dinosaurs featured in this app include: 1. Leaellynasaura 2. Australovenator 3. Minmi 4. Muttaburrasaurus 5. Therizinosaurus 6. Spinosaurus 7. Carcharodontosaurus 8. Styracosaurus 9. Amargasarus 10. Protoceratops 11. Velociraptor 12. Tyrannosaurus rex For users who are not at the exhibition, sample markers can be downloaded and printed from the Dinosaur Discovery support page on the Western Australian Museum’s website. For feedback and support visit http://museum.wa.gov.au/museums/perth/dinosaur-discovery-perth/app-support or contact onlineservices@museum.wa.gov.au

About

Shark Attack

Control a hungry fish in a thrilling underwater adventure. Eat smaller fish to grow bigger and stronger, navigating dangerous depths filled with predators and obstacles. Survive and dominate the ocean to become the ultimate predator.

Highlights
  • Control a hungry fish
  • Eat to grow and get stronger
  • Explore diverse underwater environments
  • Hunt various prey and avoid predators
  • Evade mines, traps, and bosses
  • Intuitive arcade-style gameplay
Features
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Shark Attack: Hungry Fish takes you on a thrilling underwater adventure where only the strongest survive. Dive into the deep blue ocean and take control of a hungry fish whose only goal is to eat, grow, and dominate the sea. From shallow reefs to darker depths, the ocean is filled with life—and danger. Begin your journey as a small shark and hunt tiny fish to satisfy your hunger. Each meal helps you grow bigger, faster, and more powerful. As you evolve, new areas open up, filled with larger prey and more aggressive predators. But be careful—one wrong move against a stronger enemy can end your run instantly. Survival requires quick reflexes, smart decision-making, and perfect timing. The ocean is alive with colorful fish, hostile sharks, deadly sea creatures, and unexpected obstacles. Avoid mines, traps, and powerful bosses lurking beneath the waves. Use your speed and instincts to chase prey, escape danger, and become the ultimate predator. The deeper you swim, the tougher the challenges become. With smooth and intuitive controls, vibrant underwater environments, and addictive arcade-style gameplay, Shark Attack: Hungry Fish offers endless fun and replayability. Compete for high scores, push your limits, and see how long you can survive in a world where everything is trying to eat you. Eat fast, grow stronger, and prove that you are the true king of the ocean.

Screenshots

Dinosaur Discovery3 screens
Shark Attack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dinosaur Discovery at 54% against Shark Attack's 14%. Dinosaur Discovery also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Shark Attack's advantage is ratings volume (722 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Shark Attack sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Dinosaur Discovery asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dinosaur Discovery holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shark Attack has 722 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Dinosaur Discovery's written reviews are positive against 14% of Shark Attack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dinosaur Discovery versus Shark Attack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDinosaur DiscoveryShark Attack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (722 ratings)
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1722 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB292 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWestern Australian MuseumFun Puzzle Games

Customer experience

Dinosaur Discovery

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%

Shark Attack

All ratings715 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral21.4%
Negative64.3%

In-app purchases

None

Dinosaur Discovery

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Shark Attack

One-time9
  • Get 20 Magnets$1.99
  • Get 20 Fires$1.99
  • Get All Powers$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Remove Ads2 variants$9.99
  • Unlock All Gameplay Levels$19.99
  • Unlock All Fishes$19.99
  • Unlock All Themes Levels$29.99
  • Unlock All Game - Pro Version$39.99
  • Unlock Everything Pro Version$49.99

Questions

Is Dinosaur Discovery free?
Dinosaur Discovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shark Attack free?
Shark Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dinosaur Discovery or Shark Attack?
Dinosaur Discovery is rated higher. Dinosaur Discovery averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shark Attack averages 4.4 from 722 ratings.
Do Dinosaur Discovery or Shark Attack have ads?
Shark Attack shows ads; Dinosaur Discovery does not.
Which is updated more often, Dinosaur Discovery or Shark Attack?
Dinosaur Discovery ships an update every 3 months, and Shark Attack every 3 months. Most recently, Dinosaur Discovery was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shark Attack on November 7, 2026.

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