# Ark Nova vs SpaceCorp

The clearest difference is rating: Ark Nova at 4.8 against SpaceCorp's 4.1. Ark Nova also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 23). SpaceCorp's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $10.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Ark Nova costs $10.99 and SpaceCorp $6.99 up front. SpaceCorp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ark Nova asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ark Nova holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ark Nova has 1.2K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 72% positive.

Ark Nova ships an update every 2 weeks, SpaceCorp weekly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ark Nova | SpaceCorp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549/reviews)** | [4.1 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecorp/id6744039455/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 72.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 682 MB | 341 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) | [Logix Interactive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805677925) |

## What reviewers say

### Ark Nova

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Board, #100 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


### SpaceCorp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacecorp/id6744039455)

Lead humanity's expansion into space, building bases, mining resources, and exploring distant star systems. This turn-based strategy game offers a complete sci-fi experience playable in under an hour, featuring a card-driven system and various game modes.

**Highlights:** Build bases on Moon and Mars, Survey Saturn's rings, Explore Europa's oceans, Send generational colony ships, Card-driven hand management, Multiple game modes, Three distinct eras of play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ventures Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent implementation of board game
- 🎮 Challenging mechanics with many ways to win/lose
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack that enhances the experience
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when starting the game
- 🤔 Tutorial could be more complete
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating the board and using pinch-to-zoom

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when starting the game
- Tutorial doesn't work consistently

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- Improved tutorial experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ark Nova free?

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

### Is SpaceCorp free?

SpaceCorp costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ark Nova or SpaceCorp?

Ark Nova is rated higher. Ark Nova averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while SpaceCorp averages 4.1 from 23 ratings.

### Do Ark Nova or SpaceCorp have ads?

Neither Ark Nova nor SpaceCorp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ark Nova or SpaceCorp?

Ark Nova ships an update every 2 weeks, and SpaceCorp weekly. Most recently, Ark Nova was updated on September 27, 2026 and SpaceCorp on September 27, 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.*