# Ark Nova vs Agricola Score Sheet

The clearest difference is price: Agricola Score Sheet at Free against Ark Nova's $10.99. Ark Nova's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Agricola Score Sheet is free to download; Ark Nova costs $10.99 up front. Agricola Score Sheet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ark Nova asks for nothing beyond the download.

Agricola Score Sheet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ark Nova has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ark Nova | Agricola Score Sheet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agricola-score-sheet/id6741305872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 682 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) | [YI SHIH LIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793695638) |

## What reviewers say

### Ark Nova

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Board, #107 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


### Agricola Score Sheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agricola-score-sheet/id6741305872)

Easily calculate scores for your board game sessions. Track your game history, review past performances, and edit or delete logs to maintain accurate records. Enhance your gaming experience with this scoring tool.

**Highlights:** Precise category score calculations, Detailed game history, Log editing and deletion, Review past performances, Effortless scoring

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro - Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ark Nova free?

Ark Nova costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Agricola Score Sheet free?

Agricola Score Sheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ark Nova or Agricola Score Sheet?

Agricola Score Sheet is rated higher. Ark Nova averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Agricola Score Sheet averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ark Nova or Agricola Score Sheet have ads?

Neither Ark Nova nor Agricola Score Sheet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ark Nova or Agricola Score Sheet?

Ark Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, and Agricola Score Sheet every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ark Nova was updated on November 7, 2026 and Agricola Score Sheet on October 30, 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.*