# Ark Nova vs Conquest

The clearest difference is price: Conquest at Free against Ark Nova's $10.99. Conquest also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Ark Nova's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Conquest is free to download; Ark Nova costs $10.99 up front. Conquest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Ark Nova asks for nothing beyond the download.

Conquest 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Ark Nova's written reviews are positive against 100% of Conquest's.

Ark Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, Conquest every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ark Nova | Conquest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conquest-strategy-domination/id6794563176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 682 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) | [Clayton Schluter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886995141) |

## What reviewers say

### Ark Nova

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

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Paid · Board, #132 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


### Conquest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conquest-strategy-domination/id6794563176)

Engage in fast-paced strategy battles with dice-based mechanics. Conquer territories, outmaneuver opponents, and adapt gameplay to your time and skill level. Enjoy a clean, native interface designed for quick play and deep strategic challenges.

**Highlights:** Dice-based strategy gameplay, Territory conquest mechanics, Adjustable CPU difficulty, Local and online multiplayer, Quick matches and deep battles, Automatic game saving

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game — Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| Full Game — Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ark Nova free?

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

### Is Conquest free?

Conquest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Conquest is rated higher. Ark Nova averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Conquest averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Ark Nova or Conquest have ads?

Neither Ark Nova nor Conquest shows ads.

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

Ark Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, and Conquest every 2 days. Most recently, Ark Nova was updated on October 24, 2026 and Conquest 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.*