# Stonemaier Scores vs Ark Nova

The clearest difference is price: Stonemaier Scores at Free against Ark Nova's $10.99. Stonemaier Scores also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Ark Nova's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 11). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Stonemaier Scores is free to download; Ark Nova costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ark Nova holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ark Nova has 1.3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Stonemaier Scores's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ark Nova's.

Stonemaier Scores ships an update every 2 months, Ark Nova every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stonemaier Scores | Ark Nova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $10.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stonemaier-scores/id1644041674/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#56** |
| Size | 147 MB | 682 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Hart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506018471) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Stonemaier Scores

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stonemaier-scores/id1644041674)

This app provides quick scoring tables and high scores for popular board games. It supports various player counts, expansions, and AI opponents, making game scoring efficient and accurate.

**Highlights:** Quick scoring tables, High score tracking, Support for multiple players, Expansion compatibility, AI opponent scoring, Stonemaier Games focus

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ark Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Paid · Board, #159 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great implementation overall
- 👍 Lots of fun
- 👍 Good animations
- 👍 Choice of modes
- 👍 Clean, modern and enjoyable design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tile placement/rotation issues on iPad
- 🐛 Building placement UI issues
- 👎 Difficult to read board state on mobile
- 👎 Lack of simultaneous view for key game info
- 👎 Cumbersome to create games with friends

**Reported bugs**

- iPad Flash exit issue
- Rewards screen being blocked by other UI elements

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stonemaier Scores free?

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

### Is Ark Nova free?

Ark Nova costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stonemaier Scores or Ark Nova?

Ark Nova is rated higher. Stonemaier Scores averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Ark Nova averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Stonemaier Scores or Ark Nova have ads?

Neither Stonemaier Scores nor Ark Nova shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stonemaier Scores or Ark Nova?

Stonemaier Scores ships an update every 2 months, and Ark Nova every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stonemaier Scores was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ark Nova on November 7, 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.*