Best Aquarium Fish Survival Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating

20 free apps & games

Updated September 2026

Hungry Shark Evolution is the household name in aquarium fish survival, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Aquarium Fish Survival Apps & Games (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Hungry Shark Evolution	Free	4.7★ (201K)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
2	Aquarium Fish Survival	Free	—	Yes	No	May 2026
3	Fish Tycoon 2 Virtual Aquarium	Free	4.2★ (3.8K)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
4	Fish Farm 3 - Aquarium	Free	4.6★ (6.6K)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
5	Aquasnap: Aquarium Fish Care	Free	—	No	Yes	Jun 2026
6	Aquario: Aquarium Manager Pro	Free	—	No	Yes	Aug 2026
7	Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier	Free	4.2★ (14K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
8	Aqua Fish ID: Aquarium Care	Free	—	No	Yes	Aug 2026

Top Picks for Aquarium Fish Survival

#1

Hungry Shark Evolution by Ubisoft

60 seconds 3D arcade survival

Editor's Choice

🎮 Games

4.7😊(201K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#59in Games

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Addictive gameplay
👍 Variety of sharks and abilities
💎 Satisfying sound effects
🌟 Nostalgic for many players
🐟 Fun shark-themed experience

Room to Improve

💰 Expensive sharks and upgrades
🐛 Glitches and bugs
🔋 Health/boost depletes too quickly
🤖 Overpowered enemy sharks
🔍 Repetitive map and gameplay

#2

Aquarium Fish Survival by Amine Abidi

Aquarium Fish adventures

Strong Contender

🎮 Games

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAds

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#3

Fish Tycoon 2 Virtual Aquarium by LDW Software, LLC

A lovely real-time aquarium!

Worth Considering

🎮 Games

4.2😐(3.8K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Breed and sell virtual fish to upgrade your aquarium and store. Discover over 400 unique species, nurture them with magical plants, and decorate your tank. Become the ultimate fish store tycoon in this real-time simulator.

What We Love

🐠 Fun and addictive gameplay
🎨 Great graphics and visuals
🕰️ Nostalgic throwback to original game
💎 Ability to earn in-game currency through ads

Room to Improve

💰 Expensive upgrades and supplies
🐟 Fish die too quickly when not playing
🔍 Difficult to progress without spending money
🐛 Frequent crashes and server connection issues

More Aquarium Fish Survival apps to explore

Fish Farm 3 - Aquarium

Fish Farm 3 - Aquarium

Fish Farm 3 - Aquarium

Aquarium Simulator

Create and manage your own vibrant 3D aquariums filled with a vast array of marine life. Buy, breed, and sell fish to expand your collection, customize your tanks with decorations, and enjoy realistic fish behavior and interactions.

Realistic 3D fish speciesAquarium customizationFish breeding and cross-breeding

free with in-app purchases

Aquasnap: Aquarium Fish Care

Aquasnap: Aquarium Fish Care

Aquasnap: Aquarium Fish Care

AI fish, coral & plant ID

Aquario: Aquarium Manager Pro

Aquario: Aquarium Manager Pro

Aquario: Aquarium Manager Pro

Fish Tank Setup & Fish Care

Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier

Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier

Aquarium Guide Fish Identifier

Tank Manager, Planner & Guide

This app helps aquarium owners plan their tanks and avoid common mistakes. It checks fish compatibility and tank stocking levels, offering information on over 1000 fish species. You can save and share your aquarium setups.

Fish compatibility checkerTank overcrowding alerts1000+ fish species database

free with in-app purchases

Aqua Fish ID: Aquarium Care

Aqua Fish ID: Aquarium Care

Aqua Fish ID: Aquarium Care

Fish care & tankmate checker

Aquarium Tracker - Fish Tank

Aquarium Tracker - Fish Tank

Aquarium Tracker - Fish Tank

Water Tests & Smart Alerts

Monitor your aquarium's water quality with detailed tracking and smart alerts. Identify fish species from photos, check compatibility, and get reminders for essential maintenance to keep your aquatic life healthy.

Water parameter logging (pH, ammonia, nitrate, etc.)Smart alerts for critical water valuesAI-powered fish species identification

Reefi: Aquarium Tracker

Reefi: Aquarium Tracker

Reefi: Aquarium Tracker

Water tests, dosing & AI coach

TankDoc: AI Fish Doctor & Vet

TankDoc: AI Fish Doctor & Vet

TankDoc: AI Fish Doctor & Vet

Aquarium Care & Fish Diagnosis

Tank Buddy: Aquarium Care

Tank Buddy: Aquarium Care

Tank Buddy: Aquarium Care

AquaPulse: Aquarium Assistant

AquaPulse: Aquarium Assistant

AquaPulse: Aquarium Assistant

Build a healthier aquarium

Aquarium Master

Aquarium Master

Aquarium Master

Your aquarium assistant!

KABUTO: Aquarium Video Call

KABUTO: Aquarium Video Call

KABUTO: Aquarium Video Call

Track Tanks, Show Each Other

This app helps aquarium enthusiasts track their tank's health and share their progress. Connect with other keepers, log daily care, and access expert advice through video calls. Explore diverse aquatic setups and learn from a community of fellow hobbyists.

Daily care logging with photosBrowse and filter care historyExplore public tank logs

See if your fish get along!

This app provides comprehensive compatibility data for various aquarium fish species, helping you determine if they will coexist peacefully. It also offers reef safety information for saltwater fish to protect your coral. Users can perform direct comparisons between two fish species.

Fish compatibility dataReef safe ratingsFreshwater and saltwater modes

by Peter Nickel

Reef Notes: Saltwater Tank

Reef Notes: Saltwater Tank

Reef Notes: Saltwater Tank

Reef tank log & AI photo ID

Liquid glass aquarium

🎬 Entertainment

AQL - Aquarium Log

AQL - Aquarium Log

AQL - Aquarium Log

Best aquarist's assistant

📊 Productivity

FAQ about Aquarium Fish Survival

What are the best aquarium fish survival apps & games for iPhone?

Hungry Shark Evolution tops our aquarium fish survival apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 201K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free aquarium fish survival apps & games for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top aquarium fish survival apps & games we rank are free to download, including Hungry Shark Evolution and Aquarium Fish Survival.

Does Hungry Shark Evolution have ads or in-app purchases?

Hungry Shark Evolution shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many aquarium fish survival apps & games are on the App Store?

We track 250+ aquarium fish survival apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What is Hungry Shark Evolution?

Hungry Shark Evolution is an offline arcade-style game where players control a hungry shark. The objective is to survive as long as possible by eating everything in sight, evolving the shark into more powerful forms, and exploring a vibrant underwater world.

What are the main features of the game?

Key features include playing as various shark species, exploring an open underwater world, collecting and evolving baby sharks with unique abilities, equipping customizable accessories like jetpacks and lasers, and activating a 'Gold Rush' mode for scoring. The game also offers intuitive controls for movement.