Comparison

Ark Nova vs Ludomentor

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

Ludomentor

This AI-powered assistant helps resolve rule disputes and answer questions for various board games. It provides quick, clear answers from a rich knowledge base, ensuring game nights are smooth and enjoyable for all players.

Highlights
  • AI-powered rule assistance
  • Comprehensive game knowledge base
  • Instant rule clarification
  • Supports various popular board games
  • Reduces game night disputes
Features
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Ludomentor is your personal AI board game companion, here to make every game night smoother and more fun. With a comprehensive knowledge base, Ludomentor is always ready to answer your rule-related questions and keep your focus where it belongs—on having a great time. • Choose Your Game: Instantly access guidance for various popular board games. • Ask Anything: Get fast, crystal-clear answers to all your rule-related questions. • Rich Knowledge Base: Explore detailed game information and FAQs. • Game Night Peacekeeper: Say goodbye to confusion and debates - Ludomentor keeps the fun rolling! Whether you're a casual player exploring something new or a seasoned strategist perfecting your tactics, Ludomentor is here to elevate your gaming experience!

Screenshots

Ark Nova4 screens
Ludomentor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ludomentor at Free against Ark Nova's $10.99. Ludomentor also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (85% vs 73%). Ark Nova's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 18) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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

Ludomentor is free to download; Ark Nova costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Ark Nova against 4.7 for Ludomentor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ark Nova has 1.3K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Ark Nova's written reviews are positive against 85% of Ludomentor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ark Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, Ludomentor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Ark Nova versus Ludomentor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArk NovaLudomentor
Price$10.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better4.7 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#30 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size682 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDire Wolf DigitalRealms Distribution Sp.z o.o.

Customer experience

Ark Nova

All ratings1,262 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral10.4%
Negative16.4%

Ludomentor

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral15.4%
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

Ludomentor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ark Nova

No in-app purchases

None

Ludomentor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ark Nova free?
Ark Nova costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ludomentor free?
Ludomentor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ark Nova or Ludomentor?
Ark Nova is rated higher. Ark Nova averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Ludomentor averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.
Do Ark Nova or Ludomentor have ads?
Neither Ark Nova nor Ludomentor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ark Nova or Ludomentor?
Ark Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ludomentor weekly. Most recently, Ark Nova was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ludomentor on October 24, 2026.

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