# Ark Nova vs Soundsfun

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.

Ark Nova costs $10.99 and Soundsfun $1.99 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 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ark Nova | Soundsfun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundsfun-ark-nova/id6670484278/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 682 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) | [Constlet Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676998628) |

## What reviewers say

### Ark Nova

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

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Board, #97 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


### Soundsfun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundsfun-ark-nova/id6670484278)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*