Comparison

Ark Nova vs MeepleLog

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

MeepleLog

Features
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MeepleLog es la app perfecta para los amantes de los juegos de mesa. Registra tus partidas, lleva un seguimiento de tus victorias y estadísticas, y nunca olvides una partida memorable. CARACTERÍSTICAS: • Registra partidas con puntuaciones y jugadores • Estadísticas detalladas de tus juegos favoritos • Biblioteca completa de juegos con imágenes • Seguimiento de victorias y rendimiento • Notas personales para cada partida • Interfaz intuitiva y fácil de usar Perfecta para grupos de amigos, familias y aficionados a los juegos de mesa que quieren llevar un registro de sus sesiones de juego.

Screenshots

Ark Nova4 screens
MeepleLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MeepleLog at $2.99 against Ark Nova's $10.99. Ark Nova's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). On 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

Ark Nova costs $10.99 and MeepleLog $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ark Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, MeepleLog every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ark Nova versus MeepleLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArk NovaMeepleLog
Price$10.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#25 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size682 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDire Wolf DigitalFrancisco Jose Raya Garcia

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

MeepleLog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ark Nova

No in-app purchases

None

MeepleLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ark Nova free?
Ark Nova costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeepleLog free?
MeepleLog costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ark Nova or MeepleLog have ads?
Neither Ark Nova nor MeepleLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ark Nova or MeepleLog?
Ark Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, and MeepleLog every 2 months. Most recently, Ark Nova was updated on November 6, 2026 and MeepleLog on November 5, 2026.

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