Report updated Apr 16, 2026
Maneater
For gamers who enjoy open-world action RPGs and are looking for a high-fidelity, narrative-driven console experience on their mobile devices.
Maneater is an established games app that is a paid app. With a 3.8/5 rating from 1K reviews, it shows polarized user reception. Users particularly appreciate engaging gameplay, though frequent crashes remains a common concern.
What is Maneater?
Current Momentum
v1.4
- Fixed a crash that could occur when fast-travelling to a grotto while a new evolution stage was available - Fixed a softlock that could occur when opening the evolution panel - Fixed a crash connected to background / foregrounding Maneater during gameplay
What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
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What Are The Key Features?
A unique open-world action RPG where the player controls a shark, evolving from a pup to an apex predator.
A full story-based campaign narrated by Chris Parnell, presented in the style of a reality TV show.
Feed on humans and wildlife to grow and evolve the shark with multiple customization paths.
Explore 7 large regions including bayous, resort beaches, and industrial docks with a full day/night cycle.
Full support for Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch controllers for enhanced mobile gameplay.
How much does it cost?
- Premium one-time purchase at $9.99
The app utilizes a premium upfront pricing model, positioning itself as a high-quality, ad-free console experience on mobile without microtransactions or subscriptions.
Who Built It?
HandyGames
Delivering deep, mechanically-rich strategy and simulation games to mobile players seeking PC-quality experiences.
Portfolio
13
Apps
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What do users think recently?
High confidence · Latest 100 of 958 total reviews analyzed
How did the latest release land?
What is the recent mood?
Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate engaging gameplay and quality port, but report frequent crashes and missing content (dlc).
What Users Love
What Frustrates Users
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Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.
What is the competitive landscape for Maneater?
How's The Games Market?
How does it evolve in the Games market?
Rank progression
129 active rankings tracked — 30-day window
The rivals identified
The outtake for Maneater
Strengths to defend, gaps to attack
Core Strengths
- Unique 'ShaRkPG' genre and IP
- High-quality narrative with Chris Parnell
- Premium, ad-free experience
- Full controller support
Critical Frictions
- High crash rates on Android
- Missing Truth Quest DLC
- High device hardware requirements
- Significant rating disparity between platforms
Growth Levers
- Release DLC to increase ARPU
- Optimize for mid-range hardware
- Market against F2P microtransactions
- Leverage console fan base for mobile cross-play/cross-save
Market Threats
- Ubisoft's Hungry Shark series dominance
- Negative review momentum due to technical bugs
- Competition from other high-end premium ports
Key Takeaways
Maneater is an established games app that is a paid app. With a 3.8/5 rating from 1K reviews, it shows polarized user reception. Users particularly appreciate engaging gameplay, though frequent crashes remains a common concern.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
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