# Nova vs Project Entropy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nova at 58% against Project Entropy's 25%. Nova also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Project Entropy's advantage is chart position (#156 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nova sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Project Entropy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nova holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Nova's written reviews are positive against 25% of Project Entropy's.

Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, Project Entropy every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova | Project Entropy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-space-armada/id1571450882/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-entropy/id6443792064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **58.4% of reviews** | 24.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#156** |
| Size | 2.1 GB | 2.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [STONE3 PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571450884) | [FunPlus International AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343106322) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-space-armada/id1571450882)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack III | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Prime Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Development Pack 1 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Development Pack 2 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack II | $69.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun, addictive gameplay
- 👍 Decent progression without paying
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
- 💡 Interesting ship building and customization
- 🌟 Engaging strategy elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Project Entropy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-entropy/id6443792064)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #163 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Command a vast fleet in a sci-fi universe, exploring uncharted planets, recruiting alien lifeforms, and engaging in real-time multiplayer combat. Forge alliances, customize your forces with advanced weaponry, and rise to rule the stars.

**Highlights:** Assemble diverse crews and fleets, Customize heroes and vehicles, Engage in deep, dynamic combat, Command tanks and aircraft, Utilize advanced weaponry, Real-time multiplayer battles, Join alliances for warfare

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Perks | $9.99 | per month |
| NewBee Bunlde | $0.99 | one-time |
| a handful of R.C coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| a small pile of R.C coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| a stack of R.C coins coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| a bag full of R.C coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| a chest filled with R.C coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| A bag of R.C Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| A bag of Dimond | $29.99 | one-time |
| Battlepass | $29.99 | one-time |
| a trunk of R.C coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| a vault of R.C coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and animations
- 💡 Interesting storyline and characters
- 🤝 Engaging alliance and community features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🕰️ Slow progression and resource gathering
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🤖 Repetitive and unbalanced gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes during combat
- Server merges causing major progress loss
- Inability to progress past certain stages
- Incorrect or missing in-game information

**Requested features**

- Add more variety in gameplay modes
- Improve server stability and reduce downtime
- Increase drop rates for rare items and heroes
- Provide better communication and support from developers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova free?

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

### Is Project Entropy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nova or Project Entropy?

Nova is rated higher. Nova averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Project Entropy averages 4.4 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Nova or Project Entropy have ads?

Neither Nova nor Project Entropy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nova or Project Entropy?

Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, and Project Entropy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nova was updated on September 22, 2026 and Project Entropy on September 22, 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.*