# Nova Thera Chronicles vs Pet Run

The clearest difference is rating: Pet Run at 3.8 against Nova Thera Chronicles's 2.9. Pet Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nova Thera Chronicles sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Pet Run sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pet Run holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively.

Nova Thera Chronicles ships an update every 5 weeks, Pet Run weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Thera Chronicles | Pet Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-thera-chronicles/id6753936667/reviews) | **[3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-run-evolution-dash/id6756090367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 627 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pixelation Labs Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704299424) | [建国 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856066296) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Thera Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-thera-chronicles/id6753936667)

Embark on an idle fantasy RPG adventure in a world of magic and monsters. Collect and evolve over 100 creatures, engage in tactical 5v5 battles, and explore a rich lore-filled universe. Progress even while offline and customize your team for unique playstyles.

**Highlights:** Collect over 100 monsters and pets, Merge and evolve creatures for new abilities, Engage in tactical 5v5 battles, Idle progression with offline rewards, Explore a rich fantasy world with deep lore, Customize team synergies and upgrades

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund | $4.99 | one-time |
| Resource Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mon Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shop Diamond 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Shop Diamond 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass S1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Resource Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Mon Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Resource Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Premium Mon Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


### Pet Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-run-evolution-dash/id6756090367)

An intense parkour game testing your reflexes. Dodge obstacles by jumping and sliding to survive as long as possible in a rapidly accelerating world.

**Highlights:** Extreme reaction parkour gameplay, Dodge random obstacles, Jumping and sliding mechanics, Survival challenges, Ever-accelerating environment

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack with rewards - $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack with rewards - $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack with rewards - $8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pack with rewards - $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack with rewards - $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack with rewards - $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack with rewards - $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Thera Chronicles free?

Nova Thera Chronicles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pet Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nova Thera Chronicles or Pet Run?

Pet Run is rated higher. Nova Thera Chronicles averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Pet Run averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Nova Thera Chronicles or Pet Run have ads?

Nova Thera Chronicles shows ads; Pet Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Thera Chronicles or Pet Run?

Nova Thera Chronicles ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pet Run weekly. Most recently, Nova Thera Chronicles was updated on July 17, 2026 and Pet Run on September 30, 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.*