# Ark Nova vs Crokinole 2D

The clearest difference is price: Crokinole 2D at $1.99 against Ark Nova's $10.99. Crokinole 2D also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Ark Nova's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 11) and chart position (#45 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Ark Nova costs $10.99 and Crokinole 2D $1.99 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 — 4.8 for Ark Nova against 4.9 for Crokinole 2D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ark Nova has 1.3K ratings behind it against 11, 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 100% of Crokinole 2D's.

Ark Nova ships an update fortnightly, Crokinole 2D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ark Nova | Crokinole 2D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549/reviews) | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crokinole-2d/id6755898408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 682 MB | 27 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) | [BENJAMIN ROBERT STADLER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856380937) |

## What reviewers say

### Ark Nova

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

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Board, #138 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


### Crokinole 2D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crokinole-2d/id6755898408)

Experience the classic flicking board game with realistic physics and authentic sounds. Play against AI, practice shots, or compete for high scores in arcade mode. Enjoy local multiplayer on iPad for up to four players.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics and sounds, AI matches (singles/doubles), iPad-only local multiplayer, Solo practice drills, Timed arcade mode, Tournament and standard scoring, Board and disc customization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ark Nova free?

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

### Is Crokinole 2D free?

Crokinole 2D costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ark Nova or Crokinole 2D?

Crokinole 2D is rated higher. Ark Nova averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Crokinole 2D averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do Ark Nova or Crokinole 2D have ads?

Neither Ark Nova nor Crokinole 2D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ark Nova or Crokinole 2D?

Ark Nova ships an update fortnightly, and Crokinole 2D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ark Nova was updated on October 22, 2026 and Crokinole 2D on October 21, 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.*