Comparison

Ark Nova vs 2호선 부루마블

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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.

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2호선 부루마블

Features
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서울 지하철 2호선이 통째로 게임판이 됩니다! 2호선 부루마블은 친구들과 실제 지하철을 타고 즐기는 오프라인+온라인 하이브리드 보드게임입니다. 홍대입구에서 출발해 주사위를 굴리고, 나온 만큼 진짜 지하철로 이동하고, 역마다 미션을 수행하며 강남역에 먼저 도착하는 팀이 승리합니다. [이렇게 플레이해요] - 방을 만들고 방 코드를 공유하면 준비 끝. 회원가입 없음 - 주사위를 굴려 나온 수만큼 실제 지하철로 이동 - 역에 도착하면 미션 수행 (인증샷, 노래방, 편의점 미션 등) - 코인 퀴즈를 풀어 코인을 모으고 상점에서 아이템 구매 [아이템 23종의 심리전] - 페가수스: 100코인 모으면 강남까지 논스톱 직행! - 페가수스 떨어트리기: 직행 중인 상대를 격추 - 지정/더블/트리플/홀짝 주사위, 저주, 거꾸로... - 천사카드로 방어하고, 천사카드 찢기로 뚫고 - 자석으로 앞서가는 팀을 끌어오세요 [특수 칸] - 왕십리: 정확히 도착하면 수인분당선 지름길로 선릉까지 워프 - 강변: 감옥! 다른 팀들이 미션을 깰 때까지 대기 [실시간 & 푸시] - 모든 팀의 위치, 코인, 아이템이 실시간 동기화 - 공격받으면 즉시 푸시 알림 동아리 MT, 대학 축제, 워크숍, 친구 모임. 몸으로 뛰는 리얼 버라이어티를 원한다면 지금 방을 만들어 보세요! 참고: 이 게임은 실제 지하철 이동을 포함합니다. 역사, 열차 내에서는 게임 행위를 자제하고 안전에 유의하세요.

Screenshots

Ark Nova4 screens
2호선 부루마블4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 2호선 부루마블 at Free against Ark Nova's $10.99. Ark Nova's advantage is chart position (#37 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

2호선 부루마블 is free to download; Ark Nova costs $10.99 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, 2호선 부루마블 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Ark Nova versus 2호선 부루마블: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArk Nova2호선 부루마블
Price$10.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#37 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size682 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDire Wolf DigitalJeongseop Park

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

2호선 부루마블

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ark Nova

No in-app purchases

None

2호선 부루마블

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ark Nova free?
Ark Nova costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 2호선 부루마블 free?
2호선 부루마블 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ark Nova or 2호선 부루마블 have ads?
Neither Ark Nova nor 2호선 부루마블 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ark Nova or 2호선 부루마블?
Ark Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, and 2호선 부루마블 monthly. Most recently, Ark Nova was updated on November 7, 2026 and 2호선 부루마블 on November 8, 2026.

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