# Take It Easy vs Ark Nova

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ark Nova at every 2 weeks against Take It Easy's every 12 months. Ark Nova also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). Take It Easy's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $7.99) and review sentiment (93% vs 72%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Take It Easy costs $2.99 and Ark Nova $7.99 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 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Take It Easy's written reviews are positive against 72% of Ark Nova's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Take It Easy ships an update every 12 months, Ark Nova every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Take It Easy | Ark Nova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-it-easy/id554612639/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#23** |
| Size | 182 MB | 682 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ravensburger Verlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505283467) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Take It Easy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-it-easy/id554612639)

This is a strategic tile-placement puzzle game where players aim to form continuous rows of the same color. With multiple game modes, including classic, puzzle, and progressive challenges, it offers endless hours of addictive fun. Compete with friends locally or globally through Game Center integration.

**Highlights:** Strategic tile placement, Continuous row scoring, Classic, Puzzle, and Progressive modes, Local multiplayer for up to 4 players, Game Center integration, Over 40 achievements, High-resolution graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and challenging gameplay
- 🧠 Stimulates the brain
- 💎 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Appealing visuals
- 🕹️ Enjoyable multiplayer mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable after updates
- 🎨 Unappealing visual design changes
- 🤯 Increased difficulty level frustrating
- 💔 Lost progress after updates
- 🕹️ Multiplayer mode issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Tile movement issues
- Unsolvable puzzle levels
- Multiplayer mode connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- Ability to undo moves
- Option to customize the game board
- Difficulty settings (easy, medium, hard)
- Syncing progress across devices


### Ark Nova

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Board, #69 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 Take It Easy free?

Take It Easy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ark Nova free?

Ark Nova costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Take It Easy or Ark Nova?

Ark Nova is rated higher. Take It Easy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Ark Nova averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Take It Easy or Ark Nova have ads?

Neither Take It Easy nor Ark Nova shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Take It Easy or Ark Nova?

Take It Easy ships an update every 12 months, and Ark Nova every 2 weeks. Most recently, Take It Easy was updated on October 1, 2026 and Ark Nova on October 1, 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.*