# DrillKing vs NOVA IMPERIUM

The clearest difference is rating: NOVA IMPERIUM at 3.0 against DrillKing's 2.5. NOVA IMPERIUM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). DrillKing's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrillKing sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. NOVA IMPERIUM asks for nothing beyond the download.

NOVA IMPERIUM holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrillKing | NOVA IMPERIUM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillking-new-frontier/id1326735926/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-imperium/id6788914457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 145 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JINOH Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/893107640) | [kadir ulucay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716620724) |

## What reviewers say

### DrillKing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillking-new-frontier/id1326735926)

Explore alien planets, mine valuable minerals, and construct your own colony. Upgrade your drill and facilities to unlock new technologies and help your home world. Strategic planning is key to success in this interstellar resource-gathering adventure.

**Highlights:** Explore 5 distinctive planets, Mine minerals and resources, Build and upgrade colony infrastructure, Develop new technologies, Complete quests for rewards, Trade for minerals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DrillKing 100 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| DrillKing 350 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| DrillKing 1500 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |


### NOVA IMPERIUM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-imperium/id6788914457)

Build and expand a space empire from a single homeworld to a galaxy-spanning civilization in this offline strategy game. Experience classic browser game mechanics with detailed building, research, and fleet combat systems.

**Highlights:** Offline single-player gameplay, Build and upgrade 14 buildings, Research 16 technologies, Manage fleets and engage in 7 mission types, Procedural universe with NPC empires, Recruit officers and earn achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrillKing free?

DrillKing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NOVA IMPERIUM free?

NOVA IMPERIUM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DrillKing or NOVA IMPERIUM?

NOVA IMPERIUM is rated higher. DrillKing averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NOVA IMPERIUM averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DrillKing or NOVA IMPERIUM have ads?

Neither DrillKing nor NOVA IMPERIUM shows ads.

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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.*