# Sidius Nova vs CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards

The clearest difference is rating: Sidius Nova at 4.4 against CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards's 3.0. Sidius Nova also leads on ratings volume (49 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sidius Nova sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sidius Nova holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidius Nova has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sidius Nova ships an update every 3 months, CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sidius Nova | CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidius-nova/id585665931/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccg-deckbuilder-covenant-cards/id6759227375/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Schmitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/585665935) | [Gal Itach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867158254) |

## What reviewers say

### Sidius Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidius-nova/id585665931)

Lead your species to survival after a homeworld destruction. Collect resources, build ships, and engage in epic space battles. Choose to play as humans or an alien armada, unlocking new ships and strategies as you conquer galaxies.

**Highlights:** Resource collection, Ship building, Epic space battles, Playable factions (humans/aliens), Unlockable ships, Galactic conquest

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Genius (RP earned x2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Laboratory (8,000 RP) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Singularity (Unlock Everything) | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Amazing soundtrack/music
- 🎨 Beautiful/great graphics/art
- 🎮 Addictive/fun gameplay
- 🧠 Deep strategy/gameplay
- 👍 Polished/well-designed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 🐌 Slow gameplay/pace
- 📉 Lacks strategic depth
- 🤖 AI can be unfair/cheats
- 🤷‍♂️ Bland gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashing
- Repeated crashing during combat
- Crashing when fighting mothership
- Game progress not syncing between devices
- App leaves residual files after uninstallation

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer/hot seat/skirmish
- Add longer single player campaign
- Add more frequent dialogue
- Add meaningful player-driven plot choices
- Add 'back' button for dialogue


### CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccg-deckbuilder-covenant-cards/id6759227375)

Engage in a sci-fi collectible card game where ancient history meets cyberpunk. Build strategic decks, battle opponents online, and explore a deep single-player campaign with unique mechanics and stunning visuals. Enjoy a premium experience with no ads or paywalls.

**Highlights:** Collect and craft over 525 cards, 120+ mission single-player campaign, Online ranked PvP battles, Master diverse card abilities and combos, Interactive Memorial Act tribute, Premium visual effects and animations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Act II: The Exodus | Free | one-time |
| Act III: The Kingdom | Free | one-time |
| Captain Cyrus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Captain Titus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Captain Ben-Gurion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Captain Adir | $1.99 | one-time |
| Captain Bar Kokhba | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Origins Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eras of Exile Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Complete Campaign Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sidius Nova free?

Sidius Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards free?

CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sidius Nova or CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards?

Sidius Nova is rated higher. Sidius Nova averages 4.4 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sidius Nova or CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards have ads?

Neither Sidius Nova nor CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sidius Nova or CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards?

Sidius Nova ships an update every 3 months, and CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards weekly. Most recently, Sidius Nova was updated on October 16, 2026 and CCG Deckbuilder Covenant Cards 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.*