Comparison

Tichu one vs Ark Nova

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

Head to head
About

Tichu one

This card game app offers both singleplayer and multiplayer modes with AI fallback. Enjoy cross-platform play, automatic matchmaking, and an online leaderboard. A community forum is also available for players.

Highlights
  • Clear gameplay layout
  • Multiplayer with AI fallback
  • Online matchmaking
  • Online leaderboard
  • Singleplayer and friendship games
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
Features
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- Very clearly arranged layout, which shows the gameplay in a comprehensible way. - Multiplayer with AI fallback if someone leaves the table. - Automatic online matchmaking and online leaderboard - Singleplayer or friendship game with 2-4 players possible - Community on forum.tichu.one - Cross Platform Multiplayer - Licensed by Fata Morgana Games Tichu is a multi-genre card game; primarily a shedding game that includes elements of Bridge, Daihinmin, and Poker played between two teams of two players each. Teams work to accumulate points; the first team to reach a score of 1,000 points is the winner. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ark Nova

Design and manage a modern zoo to support global conservation efforts. Build enclosures, house animals, and utilize unique cards for special abilities. Compete to create the most successful zoological establishment.

Highlights
  • Plan and design a modern zoo
  • Build enclosures and accommodate animals
  • Support global conservation projects
  • Utilize 255 unique cards (animals, specialists, projects)
  • Upgrade action cards for gameplay
  • Increase zoo appeal and scientific reputation
Features
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Plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects in an acclaimed strategy board game. In Ark Nova, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically managed zoo. With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects all over the world. Specialists and unique buildings will help you in achieving this goal. At the heart of Ark Nova are 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, unique enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a particular ability. Use them to increase the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo and to collect conservation points. Each player has a set of action cards, which you will use and upgrade to carry out your plans. Each player has a set of five action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. The cards are: BUILD: Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions. ANIMALS: Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo. CARDS: Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards). ASSOCIATION: Allows your association workers to carry out different tasks. SPONSORS: Allows you to play a sponsor card in your zoo or to raise money. With high replayability and rich components, Ark Nova provides a remarkable gaming experience that will bring the game to the table again and again.

Screenshots

Tichu one4 screens
Ark Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tichu one at Free against Ark Nova's $10.99. Ark Nova's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Tichu one is free to download; Ark Nova costs $10.99 up front. Tichu one sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Ark Nova asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ark Nova holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ark Nova has 1.2K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Tichu one's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ark Nova's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tichu one ships an update every 9 days, Ark Nova fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Tichu one versus Ark Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTichu oneArk Nova
PriceFree — better$10.99
Rating3.7 (15 ratings)4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews72.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings151.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#33 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB682 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMatthias LeuDire Wolf Digital

Customer experience

Tichu one

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Ark Nova

All ratings1,236 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative16.5%

Bugs and requests

Tichu one

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ark Nova

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • iPad Flash exit issue
  • Rewards screen being blocked by other UI elements

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to enable larger UI buttons for modal panels
  • Full screen mode
  • Option to reverse zoom direction
  • Improved card readability/zoom

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tichu one

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year Premium$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime premium$12.99
None

Ark Nova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tichu one free?
Tichu one is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ark Nova free?
Ark Nova costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tichu one or Ark Nova?
Ark Nova is rated higher. Tichu one averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Ark Nova averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Tichu one or Ark Nova have ads?
Neither Tichu one nor Ark Nova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tichu one or Ark Nova?
Tichu one ships an update every 9 days, and Ark Nova fortnightly. Most recently, Tichu one was updated on October 9, 2026 and Ark Nova on October 19, 2026.

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