# Space Buccaneers vs Nova

The clearest difference is device support: Space Buccaneers at 4 against Nova's 2. Space Buccaneers also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Buccaneers | Nova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-space-strategy-game/id6780326157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 168 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ben Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/958573682) | [Kevin Gilpin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804481222) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Buccaneers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-buccaneers/id6447441294)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-space-strategy-game/id6780326157)

Command a star fleet in a real-time galactic conquest game. Engage in strategic battles, forge binding diplomatic contracts, and manage your empire efficiently. Play at your own pace, from quick sprints to long campaigns, with background notifications keeping you informed.

**Highlights:** Real-time galactic conquest, Binding diplomatic contracts, Fog of war for strategic depth, Customizable game pace and duration, Background notifications, Map editor for custom galaxies

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Buccaneers free?

Space Buccaneers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nova free?

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

### Do Space Buccaneers or Nova have ads?

Neither Space Buccaneers nor Nova shows ads.

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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.*