Comparison

Ark Nova vs Soundsfun

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ark Nova

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
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Plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects in an acclaimed strategy board game. In Ark Nova, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically managed zoo. With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects all over the world. Specialists and unique buildings will help you in achieving this goal. At the heart of Ark Nova are 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, unique enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a particular ability. Use them to increase the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo and to collect conservation points. Each player has a set of action cards, which you will use and upgrade to carry out your plans. Each player has a set of five action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. The cards are: BUILD: Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions. ANIMALS: Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo. CARDS: Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards). ASSOCIATION: Allows your association workers to carry out different tasks. SPONSORS: Allows you to play a sponsor card in your zoo or to raise money. With high replayability and rich components, Ark Nova provides a remarkable gaming experience that will bring the game to the table again and again.

About

Soundsfun

Enhance your board game sessions with immersive music, ambient sounds, and interactive animal sound effects. Enjoy a rich, dynamic audio experience without ads or internet connection.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous sound playback
  • No account registration required
  • No ads or microtransactions
  • Offline functionality
  • Low battery consumption
  • Interactive animal sound effects
Features
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Welcome to Soundsfun.app Ark Nova Board Game Music, Ambience & Sounds, your essential audio companion designed to enhance your Ark Nova board game sessions. This app provides a tailored collection of music and ambience, as well as interactive animal sound effects to provide immersion into your zoo building adventures. Soundsfun: Ark Nova will create an audio environment that brings your game to life whether you simply want ambient background music or a fun and interactive soundscape! Features: - Simultaneous Playback: Play multiple sounds at once for a richer, more dynamic audio experience. - No Accounts, Simple: Just open the app and start listening. No registration required. - No Ads, No Microtransactions: Enjoy uninterrupted play with no ads, microtransactions, or other distractions. - Completely Offline: Access game sounds and music anywhere, anytime, without needing an internet connection. - Low Battery Consumption: Optimized for long gaming sessions without draining your battery. Download now for free and enhance your Ark Nova experience with a unique and immersive auditory backdrop to your vibrant animal sanctuary! Terms of Use: https://soundsfun.app/soundsfun-applications-terms-and-conditions Note: This application is not officially associated with the Ark Nova board game. For the official Ark Nova board game website and information, please visit: https://www.feuerland-spiele.de/en/ As fans of board games, we believe Ark Nova offers a thoroughly unique and enjoyable experience, which is why it continues to rank high on BoardGameGeek (BGG): https://boardgamegeek.com/hotness

Screenshots

Ark Nova4 screens
Soundsfun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ark Nova at 73% against Soundsfun's 0%. Ark Nova also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). Soundsfun's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $10.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ark Nova costs $10.99 and Soundsfun $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ark Nova holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ark Nova has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Ark Nova's written reviews are positive against 0% of Soundsfun's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Ark Nova versus Soundsfun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArk NovaSoundsfun
Price$10.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#30 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size682 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDire Wolf DigitalConstlet Oy

Customer experience

Ark Nova

All ratings1,236 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative16.5%

Soundsfun

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ark Nova

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • iPad Flash exit issue
  • Rewards screen being blocked by other UI elements

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to enable larger UI buttons for modal panels
  • Full screen mode
  • Option to reverse zoom direction
  • Improved card readability/zoom

Soundsfun

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ark Nova

No in-app purchases

None

Soundsfun

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ark Nova free?
Ark Nova costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soundsfun free?
Soundsfun costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ark Nova or Soundsfun?
Ark Nova is rated higher. Ark Nova averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Soundsfun averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ark Nova or Soundsfun have ads?
Neither Ark Nova nor Soundsfun shows ads.

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