# Blue Block Premium for iPad vs Ark Nova

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ark Nova at none against Blue Block Premium for iPad's 1. Ark Nova also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 8). Blue Block Premium for iPad's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $10.99) and review sentiment (91% vs 73%). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Blue Block Premium for iPad costs $4.99 and Ark Nova $10.99 up front. Blue Block Premium for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ark Nova asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Blue Block Premium for iPad against 4.8 for Ark Nova. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ark Nova has 1.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Blue Block Premium for iPad's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ark Nova's.

Blue Block Premium for iPad ships an update every 22 months, Ark Nova every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blue Block Premium for iPad | Ark Nova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-block-premium-for-ipad/id379612507/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#27** |
| Size | 94 MB | 682 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Demers](https://appshunter.io/developer/307982074) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Blue Block Premium for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-block-premium-for-ipad/id379612507)

This is a challenging and fun puzzle game with over 44,000 unique levels. Players must use strategy and logic to move blocks and free a captured Blue Dragon, restoring balance to the world. It offers hours of gameplay with varying difficulty levels suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** 44428 unique puzzles, 9 difficulty packs, High quality visuals, Automatic save and resume, Hours of gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Hints | $2.99 | one-time |


### Ark Nova

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

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Board, #84 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 Blue Block Premium for iPad free?

Blue Block Premium for iPad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Ark Nova free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blue Block Premium for iPad or Ark Nova?

Ark Nova is rated higher. Blue Block Premium for iPad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Ark Nova averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Blue Block Premium for iPad or Ark Nova have ads?

Neither Blue Block Premium for iPad nor Ark Nova shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blue Block Premium for iPad or Ark Nova?

Blue Block Premium for iPad ships an update every 22 months, and Ark Nova every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blue Block Premium for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ark Nova on November 6, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*