# Ark Nova vs Puluc 3D

The clearest difference is price: Puluc 3D at Free against Ark Nova's $10.99. Puluc 3D also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Ark Nova's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Puluc 3D is free to download; Ark Nova costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Puluc 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ark Nova has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ark Nova ships an update fortnightly, Puluc 3D every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ark Nova | Puluc 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puluc-3d/id6807991748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 682 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) | [Roger Boone](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807991750) |

## What reviewers say

### Ark Nova

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

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Board, #93 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


### Puluc 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puluc-3d/id6807991748)

Experience a historical Mayan strategy game where players race and capture opponents' warriors. Strategic movement and prisoner management are key to victory in this ancient board game.

**Highlights:** Race and capture gameplay, Prisoner stacking and rescue mechanics, Corn kernel dice rolling for movement, Historical Mayan theme, 11-space board, Single-player and multiplayer options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ark Nova free?

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

### Is Puluc 3D free?

Puluc 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ark Nova or Puluc 3D?

Puluc 3D is rated higher. Ark Nova averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Puluc 3D averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ark Nova or Puluc 3D have ads?

Neither Ark Nova nor Puluc 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ark Nova or Puluc 3D?

Ark Nova ships an update fortnightly, and Puluc 3D every 8 days. Most recently, Ark Nova was updated on October 16, 2026 and Puluc 3D on October 14, 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.*