Content warning

APK installation can expose your device and game account to tampered files, unwanted permissions, malware, or broken updates. Do not use modified builds that promise unlimited coins, gems, unlocked sharks, or free purchases.

Fast answer

The answer before the background

Our recommendation

Open Google Play, search for Hungry Shark Evolution, and confirm that Ubisoft Entertainment is the developer before tapping Install. This is the recommended Android store route and gives you the current compatible build for your device. Avoid modified APKs and treat third-party APK downloads as unverified. If the listing says your device is incompatible, do not assume an older APK will solve the problem: the game may depend on unsupported hardware, Android components, storage access, or an unavailable architecture.

Official route

Install through Google Play

The safest way to install the game is through its official Google Play listing. Check the developer name carefully: it should say Ubisoft Entertainment, and the package listing should identify Hungry Shark Evolution rather than a similarly named copycat. The current listing describes the game as free to install, with advertisements and optional in-app purchases.

On a phone or tablet, open the Play Store and search for the title. Select the result published by Ubisoft Entertainment, review the screenshots and data-safety panel, then tap Install. If you are reading this guide on the device, using the listing’s Install button is preferable to downloading an installer from a search result.

Google Play also provides the most useful compatibility signal. If the Install button is unavailable, the store may be filtering the app because of your Android version, device model, country, screen type, account settings, or another technical requirement. The exact reason is not always shown, so check the listing from the intended device rather than relying on a desktop browser.

  • Keep enough free internal storage for the app and its downloaded data.
  • Use Wi-Fi if your mobile data allowance is limited.
  • Install Android system and Google Play updates before troubleshooting a failed installation.
  • After installing, launch the game once while online so account and cloud-save options can load.
OptionBest useMain limitation
Google PlayNormal phones and tabletsAvailability depends on device and region.
APK from a reputable archiveOnly when Play is unavailable and the file can be verifiedHigher security and compatibility risk.
Modified APKNot recommendedMay be tampered with, unsafe, or unable to use normal updates and purchases.
Verified status

The official store listing is available for Android and identifies Ubisoft Entertainment as the developer. The listing also states that the game can be played offline, but an internet connection may still be needed for installation, updates, ads, purchases, account features, or Cloud Save.

Compatibility

What to do when Android says the game is unsupported

Ubisoft’s support guidance does not provide a single universal minimum Android version on the pages checked for this guide. It explains that the game cannot be guaranteed on every device because Android hardware and software combinations vary. For that reason, a generic claim such as “this works on every Android phone” would be unreliable.

The search phrase hungry shark evolution android 4.4 often points people toward old APK files. Android 4.4 is a legacy operating system, but the current official pages checked here do not verify that version as supported. If Google Play marks the device incompatible, treat that result as decisive unless Ubisoft support confirms otherwise for your exact model.

You can still try basic fixes when the listing should be compatible: restart the device, update Google Play Store, clear temporary Play Store cache, check automatic date and time, free storage, and retry on a stable connection. Do not erase game data before confirming that Cloud Save is enabled, because local progress may not be recoverable.

  • Check the Android version in Settings, then compare the Play Store result on the same device.
  • Use the current store build rather than mixing an old APK with new saved data.
  • If the game crashes after installation, record the device model, Android version, and exact error before contacting Ubisoft support.
What cannot be confirmed

No current official source checked for this article publishes a fixed minimum Android version or a complete supported-device list. Compatibility is therefore device-specific rather than something this guide can guarantee from Android version alone.

APK safety

How to assess an APK fallback

An APK is the installable Android package, but obtaining one outside Google Play changes the trust and update model. Android blocks unknown-app installation by default and requires you to grant permission to the particular browser or file manager attempting the install. That warning does not prove that a file is malicious; it means Android cannot give it the same marketplace trust and verification path as Google Play.

For this game, Ubisoft’s official pages point players toward its supported platforms and support channels, not toward a general APK mirror. Do not assume that a file labeled “official,” “latest,” “mod,” or “unlocked” came from Ubisoft. A file can install successfully and still contain altered code, missing expansion data, intrusive advertising, or a package that cannot update over the Play version.

If you have no practical alternative to an APK, use a source with a clear publisher history and verifiable file information, scan the file before opening it, compare its package name with the official listing, and reject any installer requesting unrelated permissions. Keep Play Protect enabled, install only the specific file you need, and turn off the source’s Install unknown apps permission afterward. Never enter payment details into a modified build.

  • Prefer a plain APK over a bundle that requires an unfamiliar installer, unless you understand the format.
  • Do not use a cracked build for purchases, account login, or Cloud Save.
  • Uninstall the unofficial version before switching back to Google Play if Android reports a signature conflict.
  • If the download page hides the developer, version history, package identity, or file hash, skip it.
Recommendation

An APK is a troubleshooting fallback, not the normal download route. A clean installation from Google Play is easier to update, easier to remove, and less likely to create saved-data or account problems.

Accounts and platforms

Android to iOS, Android TV, and saved progress

Ubisoft’s Cloud Save instructions say Android players can link progress to a Google Play account. To protect a save, connect to the internet, install the latest game build, open the cloud icon on the start screen, choose Enable Cloud Save, sign in, and wait for the green confirmation mark. On a replacement Android device, use the same account and repeat the process.

The support page specifically says transfers between Android and iOS are not supported. Therefore, hungry shark evolution android to ios is not a supported save-transfer route. Keep the old Android device or save intact until you have confirmed that the replacement Android device has loaded the correct progress.

Android TV requires extra caution. Ubisoft states that support ended starting with version 13.9.0 on March 24, 2026. The existing TV version may remain playable, but it receives no further updates, events, new content, bug fixes, technical support, or in-app purchases. Ubisoft also warns that progress transfer is not supported and that uninstalling or changing Android TV devices can permanently lose progress.

  • Enable Cloud Save before changing Android phones or tablets.
  • Do not expect an Android save to appear on an iPhone or iPad.
  • Do not uninstall the Android TV build merely to test another device.
  • Treat Android TV store availability and future system compatibility as uncertain.
Treasure maps

The official game description confirms that hidden objects are scattered around the map, but the sources checked do not verify a separate item or feature called a treasure map for Android. Be cautious with APK pages using that phrase if they promise exclusive maps or unlocked content.

FAQ

Common questions

Where should I download the Android version?

Use Google Play and confirm that Ubisoft Entertainment is the developer. This gives you the normal compatible build and the simplest update path.

Can I install an old Android 4.4 APK?

It may install on some legacy devices, but current official sources do not confirm Android 4.4 support. If Google Play rejects the device, an old APK may still fail because of hardware, architecture, missing services, or unsupported game systems.

Can I move my save from Android to iOS?

No. Ubisoft says Cloud Save works between devices using the same operating system, but transfers between Android and iOS are not supported.

Does the game still work on Android TV?

Ubisoft says the existing Android TV version may remain playable, but support ended with version 13.9.0 on March 24, 2026. It no longer receives updates, new content, bug fixes, technical support, or in-app purchases.

Is a modded APK safe if it promises free gems?

No trustworthy conclusion can be made from that promise. Modified files are unverified, can contain malware or altered code, and can break updates, purchases, accounts, or saved progress. Use the official store build instead.

Sources

What we checked

Official listings establish current availability and product facts. Community pages are used for mechanics and build history, then labeled separately.