# Nova Island vs Tiny Animals War

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Animals War at 4.9 against Nova Island's 4.3. Tiny Animals War also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Nova Island's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nova Island sells 66 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Animals War sells 42 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Animals War holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 237 and 373 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Nova Island's written reviews are positive against 55% of Tiny Animals War's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nova Island ships an update every 3 weeks, Tiny Animals War every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Island | Tiny Animals War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-island/id1526357111/reviews) | **[4.9 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-animals-war/id6448897841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 237 | **373** |
| Positive reviews | **60.4% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 262 MB | 606 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Thirteen Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526357113) | [Mille Crepe Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790819130) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-island/id1526357111)

Engage in strategic card battles with cute anime-inspired characters. Collect friends, powers, and skins while competing in PvP matches or embarking on an adventure. Build decks and master unique playstyles.

**Highlights:** Collectible card battles, Strategic deck building, PvP and PvE modes, Character collection, Cosmetic customization, Daily challenges, Draft mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (66)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 90 Island Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Researcher’s Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Circuit Boiz Bundle 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Circuit Boiz Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4th Anniversary Emotes Bundle1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Juice Emote | $0.99 | one-time |
| Max Halloween Emote | $0.99 | one-time |
| Artillery Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Doodle Branehart Emote | $0.99 | one-time |
| 75 Island Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Power Outage Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Researcher's Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Circuit Boiz Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rerun Activate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sprynk Activate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hackmaster Activate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Escape Pod Activate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Novas Special BF | $1.99 | one-time |
| Food Emote Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cosmicosi Legendary Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cannonball Level Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Party Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mage Rerun | $2.99 | one-time |
| Oddball Filthy Clean Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Giving Tree Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Giving Tree Level Up | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Season Novium Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| Greenhouse Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Login Bonus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Gemma Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gemma Activate | $3.99 | one-time |
| EOY Winter Skins 2024 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Sparki | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nova Tree Giving Tree | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cosmicosi Activate | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Kitten | $3.99 | one-time |
| Arcade Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ghost Blazer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Candy Weade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Frankenjazzy | $3.99 | one-time |
| 575 Island Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| ULTIMATE Welcome Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Party Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bloom King BC Special | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80s Sparki | $4.99 | one-time |
| Observatory Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 225 Island Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Intranet Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Activation Starter Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| One Cent and IP | $6.99 | one-time |
| Khrys and Flutter | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Cats | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1175 Island Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nova Tree Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boost Pack C | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hooligan Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boost Pack B | $9.99 | one-time |
| 480 Island Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ancient 9 Skins | $14.99 | one-time |
| EOY Credits Special 2024 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Island Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Boost Pack C | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1020 Island Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2155 Island Credits | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Appealing art style and animations
- 💰 Completely free-to-play, no pay-to-win
- 🕹️ Engaging strategic depth
- 🌟 Underrated and deserves more attention

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Excessive reliance on RNG
- 🔁 Repetitive and swingy gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progression and grindy unlock system
- ⚖️ Unbalanced card/character power levels
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Soft-locking tutorial
- Inconsistent performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode or paid full version
- Ability to play with friends
- More character/card customization options
- Improved tutorial and onboarding experience


### Tiny Animals War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-animals-war/id6448897841)

Collect and upgrade adorable animal troops to defend against invaders in strategic battles. Utilize unique skills and a vast battlefield to overcome thousands of challenges. Compete against other players in the arena and gather resources even while offline.

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade animal troops, Utilize over 30 unique skills, Engage in strategic 7x7 battlefield combat, Collect over 45 unique animals, Earn resources while offline, Compete in player-versus-player arena battles

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

**In-app purchases (42)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package D1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package E1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package A2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package H2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package E2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package B2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package D2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package G2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package A3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ruby B | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package I3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package AC4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package C3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package AC3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package AC2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package B3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP A | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package AC1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package D4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package J4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund A1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package H4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package B4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Passes C | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund D1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund E1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund C1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package C4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package D5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund A2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package I5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund D2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund C2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package H5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package AH1 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund F1 | $29.99 | one-time |
| VIP C | $29.99 | one-time |
| Package I7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package H7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package B7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package A8 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Package B8 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Relaxing and ad-free gameplay
- 👍 Well-designed and addictive game
- 🎨 Visually appealing art and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Increased pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔄 Retroactive changes to paid features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤬 Unresponsive customer support
- 🤯 Data loss and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on loading screens
- Glitches with certain heroes
- Inability to link accounts

**Requested features**

- Data transfer and progress recovery
- Improved performance and optimization
- More transparent communication from developers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Island free?

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

### Is Tiny Animals War free?

Tiny Animals War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nova Island or Tiny Animals War?

Tiny Animals War is rated higher. Nova Island averages 4.3 out of 5 from 237 ratings, while Tiny Animals War averages 4.9 from 373 ratings.

### Do Nova Island or Tiny Animals War have ads?

Tiny Animals War shows ads; Nova Island does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Island or Tiny Animals War?

Nova Island ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tiny Animals War every 6 weeks. Most recently, Nova Island was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tiny Animals War on October 9, 2026.

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