# Scorer Terraforming Mars vs Ark Nova

Scorer Terraforming Mars and Ark Nova both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Ark Nova's written reviews are positive against 17% of Scorer Terraforming Mars's. Ark Nova also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 1) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). Scorer Terraforming Mars's advantage is price (Free vs $10.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scorer Terraforming Mars is free to download; Ark Nova costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scorer Terraforming Mars against 4.9 for Ark Nova. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ark Nova has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Scorer Terraforming Mars's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ark Nova's.

Scorer Terraforming Mars ships an update every 5 weeks, Ark Nova every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scorer Terraforming Mars | Ark Nova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $10.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorer-terraforming-mars/id1286535683/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#41** |
| Size | 29 MB | 682 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eunsub Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286535682) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Scorer Terraforming Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorer-terraforming-mars/id1286535683)

This app simplifies scorekeeping for the board game 'Terraforming Mars'. It is designed to assist players with calculating scores after a game, not for playing the game itself. Future updates will include data saving functionality.

**Highlights:** Scorekeeping for Terraforming Mars, Easy score calculation, Dedicated to scoring, not gameplay, Upcoming data saving feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ark Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Board, #115 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Design and manage a modern zoo to support global conservation efforts. Build enclosures, house animals, and utilize unique cards for special abilities. Compete to create the most successful zoological establishment.

**Highlights:** Plan and design a modern zoo, Build enclosures and accommodate animals, Support global conservation projects, Utilize 255 unique cards (animals, specialists, projects), Upgrade action cards for gameplay, Increase zoo appeal and scientific reputation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great implementation overall
- 👍 Lots of fun
- 👍 Good animations
- 👍 Choice of modes
- 👍 Clean, modern and enjoyable design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tile placement/rotation issues on iPad
- 🐛 Building placement UI issues
- 👎 Difficult to read board state on mobile
- 👎 Lack of simultaneous view for key game info
- 👎 Cumbersome to create games with friends

**Reported bugs**

- iPad Flash exit issue
- Rewards screen being blocked by other UI elements

**Requested features**

- Option to enable larger UI buttons for modal panels
- Full screen mode
- Option to reverse zoom direction
- Improved card readability/zoom


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scorer Terraforming Mars free?

Scorer Terraforming Mars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ark Nova free?

Ark Nova costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scorer Terraforming Mars or Ark Nova?

Scorer Terraforming Mars is rated higher. Scorer Terraforming Mars averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ark Nova averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Scorer Terraforming Mars or Ark Nova have ads?

Neither Scorer Terraforming Mars nor Ark Nova shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scorer Terraforming Mars or Ark Nova?

Scorer Terraforming Mars ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ark Nova every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scorer Terraforming Mars was updated on October 6, 2026 and Ark Nova on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*