Gravity Evolved vs Nova Empire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gravity Evolved
Command your own solar system, creating planets and constructing weapons to engage in epic galactic battles. Explore endless levels in Battle Mode or unleash your creativity in Sandbox Mode with realistic physics.
- Galactic control
- Planet creation and upgrade
- 45 upgradeable weapon types
- Battle Mode with endless levels
- Sandbox Mode for creative play
- Realistic physics engine
- Player-created battle systems
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Updated for iOS 10! Now with the new ultra-powerful Railgun! Galactic control is at your fingertips in an all new way with Gravity Evolved! Gravity Evolved brings you more weapons, more explosions and more destruction. With an updated AI and and a completely revamped battle mode, not to mention crisp new graphics, this game will have you coming back for more! You are in charge of your own solar system. Under your command planets are created, weapons are constructed, and battles are won. Strategically place 45 different fully upgradeable weapons and become the Universal Wombat Overlord, as you fight continually more difficult foes. If you're feeling like taking a break from the fight, play Sandbox Mode, where you are free to create a peaceful solar system. Place as many planets and weapons as you want, and watch the interesting effects of gravity on the planets and projectiles. Features: Battle Mode - never ending levels - 50 weapon types - 3 planet classes - all planets/weapons are upgradeable - multiple battle solar systems - battle systems made by other players - 20 ranks to achieve Sandbox Mode - realistic physics - 10 planet colors - 25 weapon types - 12 projectile colors - save and load games - infinite creativity Like the app on Facebook at facebook.com/gravityevolved
Nova Empire
Engage in epic galactic warfare with players worldwide in this next-generation online space strategy game. Build and customize your space station, design powerful fleets, and form alliances to conquer sectors of space. Experience real-time battles and strategic gameplay with stunning HD graphics.
- Real-time galactic battles
- Alliance system for sector control
- Fleet design and customization
- Space station building
- Recruit elite admirals
- HD graphics and sound
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Enter an epic battle for conquest of the galaxy with players around the world! An action-packed, next-generation online space strategy experience! FEATURES - BATTLE: Wage war with players worldwide for domination of the galaxy on an epic scale! - ALLIANCE: Create a mighty alliance to fight for control of entire sectors of space in a revolutionary new alliance system! - STRATEGY: Combine in alliance legions to form your attack strategy together then strike! - FLEETS: Design fleets with specific weapons and armor to counter your opponent’s strengths! - ADMIRALS: Recruit elite admirals to join your empire and lead your fleets to victory! - BUILD: Create and customize your space station to gain the advantage! - GRAPHICS: Strategy has never looked this good! Command space in spectacular HD! - REAL-TIME: See player fleets moving around the galaxy in real time! Watch as battles develop and make the correct tactical calls to claim victory. - MUSIC: High-quality music and sound production. - MORE: Always adding new features! This galaxy just gets better and better! Nova Empire’s story unfolds week by week, reshaping the galaxy before your eyes Welcome to Nova Empire, a next-generation strategy game. Get your fleets ready and fight for glory! SUPPORT Email us at support@gamebeartech.com Follow us on Facebook to get news and updates: https://www.facebook.com/NovaEmpireGame/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gravity Evolved at 93% against Nova Empire's 47%. Gravity Evolved also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Nova Empire's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 1K). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Nova Empire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Gravity Evolved asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gravity Evolved holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 5.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Gravity Evolved's written reviews are positive against 47% of Nova Empire's.
Gravity Evolved ships an update monthly, Nova Empire every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | Gravity Evolved | Nova Empire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1K ratings) — better | 4.3 (5.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.6% of reviews — better | 46.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K | 5.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Loko Apps LLC | GameBear Tech |
Customer experience
Gravity Evolved
Nova Empire
Bugs and requests
Gravity Evolved
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Nova Empire
Reported bugs
3 issues- Shields randomly deactivating during wars
- Disappearing ships and lost progress after crashes
- Inability to leave or switch alliances due to glitches
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to transfer resources between alliance members
- More diplomacy options between alliances
- Improved tutorial and onboarding for new players
- Larger and more diverse galaxy to explore
In-app purchases
Gravity Evolved
No in-app purchases
Nova Empire
- Tiny Pack$0.99
- Special Pack$1.99
- Bonus Pack$4.99
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- Medium Pack$9.99
- Ultra Pack$14.99
- Large Pack$19.99
- Prime Pack$19.99
- Huge Pack$49.99
- Epic Pack$99.99
- Dominator Pack$99.99
Questions
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