# Nova Island vs Sylva's Blessing

The clearest difference is rating: Sylva's Blessing at 5.0 against Nova Island's 4.3. Nova Island's advantage is ratings volume (236 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nova Island sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Sylva's Blessing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sylva's Blessing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nova Island has 236 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Island | Sylva's Blessing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-island/id1526357111/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylvas-blessing/id6794286345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **236** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 262 MB | 371 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Thirteen Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526357113) | [Timothy Lovely](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794286677) |

## 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artillery Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 75 Island Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Circuit Boiz Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Login Bonus | $3.99 | one-time |
| 575 Island Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Party Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 225 Island Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1175 Island Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Island Credits | $19.99 | 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


### Sylva's Blessing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylvas-blessing/id6794286345)

Embark on a quest to save the World-Root by choosing a hero and descending through four distinct dungeons. Engage in deep card combat, build your deck with unique rewards, and uncover a dark secret in a family-friendly fantasy world. Play the first act for free.

**Highlights:** Card combat with mana, creatures, and keywords, Branching paths and random events, Deck building with rewards and relics, Four unique heroes and dungeons, Family-friendly fantasy setting, Unlockable town and lore

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Island free?

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

### Is Sylva's Blessing free?

Sylva's Blessing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nova Island or Sylva's Blessing?

Sylva's Blessing is rated higher. Nova Island averages 4.3 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while Sylva's Blessing averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Nova Island or Sylva's Blessing have ads?

Neither Nova Island nor Sylva's Blessing 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.*