Space Arena vs Nova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space Arena
Design and battle custom spaceships in a futuristic arena. Compete against other players worldwide to prove your design skills and climb the ranks. Unlock new blueprints and modules to create unique, powerful vessels for epic space combat.
- Unique gameplay
- Unlockable spaceship blueprints
- Masses of building modules
- Beautiful space battles
- Multiplayer ranking system
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It's the year 4000-something. You are a rookie spaceship designer wanting to prove yourself to the world. Enter Space Arena, an entertainment arena of the future, where only the best of the best rule! Competitive Multiplayer Game featuring layers of deep strategy and endlessly evolving game content! FEATURES: - Unique, never before seen gameplay - Dozens of exciting spaceship blueprints to unlock and build - Masses of different modules to build with - Beautiful space battles to validate your designs - Beat ships designed by other players to progress in ranks and leagues Take your place as the Top #1 ship designer of Space Arena! __ \ \_____ ###[==_____> /_/ _____________________________________ The game supports the following languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian. _____________________________________ support email: sa-help@herocraft.com Join Space Arena community! Discord: https://discord.gg/spacearena Facebook: facebook.com/SpaceshipBattlesGame Instagram: instagram.com/spacearenaofficial/ Reddit: reddit.com/r/SpaceArenaOfficial/ Tiktok: vm.tiktok.com/ZSJdAHGdA/ Website: space-arena.com/ Visit HeroCraft socials: Twitter: twitter.com/Herocraft YouTube: youtube.com/herocraft Facebook: facebook.com/herocraft.games
Nova
Build and command your own space station and fleet in a chaotic galaxy. Forge alliances, explore new worlds, and engage in strategic space battles to shape the future of the sector. Your decisions will determine the fate of the galaxy.
- Build and customize space stations
- Assemble modular warship fleets
- Form intergalactic alliances
- Explore and investigate the sector
- Engage in strategic space battles
- Uncover galactic mysteries
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-An Imposing Republican Space Station- In the dark and dangerous void, your imposing space station will be your haven and base. Complete Republican Orders and adjust your strategic deployment regularly. A powerful space station will be your first step toward the conquest of the galaxy. -Unstoppable Space Armada- Select wisely among various warship blueprints. Forge your unique fleets with modular designs and assembling systems. Plan out your strategic options carefully and join in unprecedented space battles. Your choice will affect the outcome of every battle you’ll fight in. -Establish Your Intergalactic Alliance- After the “Supernova Event”, the whole Renney Sector is in deep turmoil. In this chaotic state, you need to build a powerful intergalactic Alliance with the people you trust most. The future of the Renney Sector now depends on your cooperation. -Endless Stars Endless Stories- Send out your fleets to explore and investigate the sector. Witness whimsical stories and the impressing intergalactic epic. -And More- A Dyson Sphere is now available for takeover in “Goliath Galaxy”, the truth behind the “Supernova Event” is still lying in the dimming void. The Republic and the Coterminal have gone silent since the universal cataclysm. You and your Alliance will decide the future of the Renney Sector. Will you use your unchallengeable diplomatic mind to reach your strategic goal? Or are you planning to expand your territory with bloodshed? An interstellar journey unlike any other is about to unfold. SUPPORT Email us at support@gamestone3.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Nova at none against Space Arena's shown. Nova also leads on chart position (#162 vs unranked). Space Arena's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 4K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Space Arena sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nova sells 10 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 Space Arena against 4.7 for Nova. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Space Arena's written reviews are positive against 58% of Nova's.
Space Arena ships an update monthly, Nova every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Space Arena | Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (18K ratings) — better | 4.7 (4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | 58.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 4K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #162 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 366 MB | 2.0 GB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | STONE3 PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
Space Arena
Nova
User reviews
Space Arena
From 18K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Unique ship building mechanics
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Potential for strategy and customization
- 🚀 Decent progression without spending money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Matchmaking issues and unbalanced opponents
- ⏱️ Excessive repair times and waiting
- 💰 Pay-to-win elements and expensive upgrades
- 🐛 Inconsistent ship behavior and AI
- 🔍 Lack of visual feedback during battles
Nova
From 4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun, addictive gameplay
- 👍 Decent progression without paying
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
- 💡 Interesting ship building and customization
- 🌟 Engaging strategy elements
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🕰️ Slow progression and grindy gameplay
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🧠 Steep learning curve, lacking tutorials
- 🤖 Weak and repetitive combat system
Bugs and requests
Space Arena
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes and account data loss issues
- Glitches with daily challenges and rewards
- Incorrect or misleading in-app purchase offers
Requested features
5 requests- Add visual combat animations
- Improve matchmaking and ship balancing
- Reduce repair times or add alternative progression
- Allow ship rotation and more customization options
- Implement a sandbox mode for testing builds
Nova
Reported bugs
4 issues- Account loss and data reset issues
- Inability to load game or access certain features
- Bugs in alliance and multiplayer functionality
- Glitches in ship assembly and upgrade process
Requested features
5 requests- More in-depth storyline and narrative
- Improved tutorial and onboarding experience
- Ability to control ships directly in combat
- Better balance between free-to-play and paid progression
- More diverse and challenging PvE content
In-app purchases
Space Arena
- Celestium Bundle #1$3.99
- Exclusive special pack$3.99
- Ship Wing + Bonus$5.19
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- Age Eagle ship$5.99
- Super good offer$7.49
- Celestium Bundle #2$9.99
- Pirates special offer!$9.99
- Pirates special offer!$14.99
- Destroyer Vega Ship$15.99
- Celestium Bundle #3$24.99
Nova
- Tiny Pack$0.99
- Special Pack$1.99
- Daily Pack$2.99
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- Bonus Pack$4.99
- Medium Pack$9.99
- Value Pack$14.99
- Large Pack$19.99
- Development Pack 1$39.99
- Huge Pack$49.99
- Epic Pack$99.99








