# Ark Nova vs Ludomentor

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 (#29 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Ark Nova | Ludomentor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549/reviews)** | [4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludomentor/id6738953557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 682 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) | [Realms Distribution Sp.z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534578302) |

## What reviewers say

### Ark Nova

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Board, #89 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


### Ludomentor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludomentor/id6738953557)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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