# Bat to Bed vs Nova

The clearest difference is rating: Nova at 5.0 against Bat to Bed's 4.4. Nova also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Bat to Bed's advantage is ratings volume (854 vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bat to Bed sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Nova asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nova holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bat to Bed has 854 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Bat to Bed's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nova's.

Bat to Bed ships an update every 2 weeks, Nova weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bat to Bed | Nova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (854 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bat-to-bed/id1629316592/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-space-strategy-game/id6780326157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **854** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 436 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brothers Make Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629316594) | [Kevin Gilpin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804481222) |

## What reviewers say

### Bat to Bed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bat-to-bed/id1629316592)

Guide a bat with a unique turning mechanic, smacking into walls to change direction. Save the world in this challenging yet addictive game with high replayability. Perfect for those who enjoy difficult but fair gameplay.

**Highlights:** Unique wall-smacking turning mechanic, Challenging gameplay, Addicting replayability, Fair challenges, Hilarious for spectators

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Crystal Cave | $0.79 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pass | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming art style
- 🚀 Simple yet precise controls
- 👍 Addictive and engaging experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent enemy behavior and hitboxes
- 🔥 Extremely high difficulty curve, especially in later levels
- 🔥 Frustrating loss of progress on death
- 🔥 Lack of checkpoints or save points

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent ad placements and interruptions
- Syncing issues with in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Checkpoint system to reduce repetition
- Difficulty options or accessibility features
- Level editor or community-created content
- Cloud save functionality to preserve progress


### Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-space-strategy-game/id6780326157)

Command a star fleet in a real-time galactic conquest game. Engage in strategic battles, forge binding diplomatic contracts, and manage your empire efficiently. Play at your own pace, from quick sprints to long campaigns, with background notifications keeping you informed.

**Highlights:** Real-time galactic conquest, Binding diplomatic contracts, Fog of war for strategic depth, Customizable game pace and duration, Background notifications, Map editor for custom galaxies

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bat to Bed free?

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

### Is Nova free?

Nova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bat to Bed or Nova?

Nova is rated higher. Bat to Bed averages 4.4 out of 5 from 854 ratings, while Nova averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Bat to Bed or Nova have ads?

Bat to Bed shows ads; Nova does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bat to Bed or Nova?

Bat to Bed ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nova weekly. Most recently, Bat to Bed was updated on October 30, 2026 and Nova on October 12, 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.*