Comparison

Nova vs ChromaLab

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nova

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
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-An Imposing Republican Space Station- In the dark and dangerous void, your imposing space station will be your haven and base. Complete Republican Orders and adjust your strategic deployment regularly. A powerful space station will be your first step toward the conquest of the galaxy. -Unstoppable Space Armada- Select wisely among various warship blueprints. Forge your unique fleets with modular designs and assembling systems. Plan out your strategic options carefully and join in unprecedented space battles. Your choice will affect the outcome of every battle you’ll fight in. -Establish Your Intergalactic Alliance- After the “Supernova Event”, the whole Renney Sector is in deep turmoil. In this chaotic state, you need to build a powerful intergalactic Alliance with the people you trust most. The future of the Renney Sector now depends on your cooperation. -Endless Stars Endless Stories- Send out your fleets to explore and investigate the sector. Witness whimsical stories and the impressing intergalactic epic. -And More- A Dyson Sphere is now available for takeover in “Goliath Galaxy”, the truth behind the “Supernova Event” is still lying in the dimming void. The Republic and the Coterminal have gone silent since the universal cataclysm. You and your Alliance will decide the future of the Renney Sector. Will you use your unchallengeable diplomatic mind to reach your strategic goal? Or are you planning to expand your territory with bloodshed? An interstellar journey unlike any other is about to unfold. SUPPORT Email us at support@gamestone3.com

About

ChromaLab

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ChromaLab - Color-based virus elimination Dive into an infected lab and become the best combat virologist. Your weapon: color. Eliminate each virus before it contaminates the entire lab. GAMEPLAY Shoot colored projectiles to destroy viruses of the matching color. Chain combos, trigger ricochets and survive waves of increasing intensity. GAME MODES - Normal: Progressive survival, perfect for beginners - Hardcore: One life only. Maximum focus. - Extinction: Play in total darkness. - Daily Challenge: New challenge every day - Duel & Matchmaking: Real-time player versus player 96 Game Center achievements. 4 global leaderboards. Free to play. Optional purchases available.

Screenshots

Nova4 screens
ChromaLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nova at none against ChromaLab's shown. ChromaLab's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nova sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and ChromaLab sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, ChromaLab every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nova versus ChromaLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNovaChromaLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.0 GB204 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSTONE3 PTE. LTD.Sylvain Ainama

Bugs and requests

Nova

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

ChromaLab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Nova

One-time16
  • Tiny Pack$0.99
  • Special Pack$1.99
  • Daily Pack$2.99
Show 13 more
  • Bonus Pack$4.99
  • Limited Pack III$5.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
  • Value Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$19.99
  • Prime Pack$19.99
  • Value Pack$29.99
  • Development Pack 1$39.99
  • Huge Pack$49.99
  • Development Pack 2$54.99
  • Limited Pack II$69.99
  • Limited Pack$79.99
  • Epic Pack$99.99
13 purchases

ChromaLab

One-time13
  • 1,000 coins$0.99
  • 1500 loyalty points$0.99
  • 3,000 coins$1.99
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  • 5000 loyalty points$1.99
  • Premium Gold theme$1.99
  • Premium Plasma theme$1.99
  • Premium Inferno theme$1.99
  • Premium Holographic theme$2.99
  • Battle pass with exclusive rewards$2.99
  • Premium Arctic theme$2.99
  • Starter Bundle:Gold,Plasma,Inferno$2.99
  • 8,000 coins$3.99
  • Elite Bundle$3.99

Questions

Is Nova free?
Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChromaLab free?
ChromaLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nova or ChromaLab have ads?
ChromaLab shows ads; Nova does not.
Which is updated more often, Nova or ChromaLab?
Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, and ChromaLab every 2 days. Most recently, Nova was updated on October 30, 2026 and ChromaLab on October 24, 2026.

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