Comparison

Ark Nova vs Creature Conquest

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

Creature Conquest

Features
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Every creature has three ways to win. Which one will you call? Choose a creature, call Strength, Intellect, or Speed, and reveal both cards together. Win the clash, capture its Trophies, and decide whether to play safely or save your Charge for a powerful Pack. OUTTHINK YOUR RIVAL The strongest card is not always the smartest play. Watch public clues, remember revealed creatures, and choose the battlefield that gives your squad the edge. BUILD CHARGE. UNLEASH PACKS. Standard creatures build Charge. Legendary creatures and Ultimate Packs can turn a match, but only if you can afford to play them. Every card asks you to balance power, timing, and risk. PLAY YOUR WAY • Three computer levels: Explorer, Hunter, and Apex • Quick, Extended, and Epic matches with 7, 11, or 15 creatures per side • Rival Arena on iPad: face three computer rivals in one four-way match • 48 creature cards with distinct Strength, Intellect, and Speed values KNOW YOUR CREATURES Hold any card for a detailed close-up. Explore the Field Guide, learn each creature's story, and earn mastery marks by winning with every attribute. Your Player Profile tracks records, streaks, favorite creatures, comebacks, and wins by battlefield. SEVEN FREE GAMES, NO SURPRISES Seven complete games are included with the full creature catalog and every play option. Full Conquest is one optional, non-consumable purchase that unlocks unlimited games. There are no ads, subscriptions, gems, random paid packs, or paid competitive advantages, and the purchase screen opens only after a grown-up check. Creature Conquest requires no account and collects no personal data. Progress and settings stay on your device, and core battles work offline. An internet connection is required only for App Store purchase and restore actions.

Screenshots

Ark Nova4 screens
Creature Conquest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Creature Conquest at Free against Ark Nova's $10.99. Creature Conquest also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Ark Nova's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). On ads 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

Creature Conquest is free to download; Ark Nova costs $10.99 up front. Creature Conquest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ark Nova asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ark Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, Creature Conquest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Ark Nova versus Creature Conquest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArk NovaCreature Conquest
Price$10.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#35 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size682 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDire Wolf DigitalTask One LLC

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

Creature Conquest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ark Nova

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Creature Conquest

One-time1
  • Full Conquest$4.99

Questions

Is Ark Nova free?
Ark Nova costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Creature Conquest free?
Creature Conquest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ark Nova or Creature Conquest have ads?
Neither Ark Nova nor Creature Conquest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ark Nova or Creature Conquest?
Ark Nova ships an update every 3 weeks, and Creature Conquest every 3 days. Most recently, Ark Nova was updated on November 3, 2026 and Creature Conquest on October 31, 2026.

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