# Number Fit Puzzle + vs Ark Nova

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ark Nova at every 3 weeks against Number Fit Puzzle +'s every 9 months. Ark Nova also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 14) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). Number Fit Puzzle +'s advantage is price ($4.99 vs $10.99) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Number Fit Puzzle + costs $4.99 and Ark Nova $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Number Fit Puzzle + against 4.9 for Ark Nova. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ark Nova has 1.3K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Number Fit Puzzle +'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Ark Nova's.

Number Fit Puzzle + ships an update every 9 months, Ark Nova every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Number Fit Puzzle + | Ark Nova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-fit-puzzle-plus/id728271249/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#33** |
| Size | 71 MB | 682 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Havos](https://appshunter.io/developer/309789068) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Number Fit Puzzle +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-fit-puzzle-plus/id728271249)

Fit numbers or images into a grid with easy-to-learn rules. Customize grid size, themes, and difficulty for a personalized puzzle experience. Compete for high scores in this engaging logic game.

**Highlights:** Unlimited puzzles, Multiple image themes, Drag-and-drop or tap controls, Adjustable difficulty, Customizable grid size, Portrait/landscape mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ark Nova

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

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Board, #97 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Number Fit Puzzle + free?

Number Fit Puzzle + costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ark Nova free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Number Fit Puzzle + or Ark Nova?

Number Fit Puzzle + is rated higher. Number Fit Puzzle + averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Ark Nova averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Number Fit Puzzle + or Ark Nova have ads?

Neither Number Fit Puzzle + nor Ark Nova shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Number Fit Puzzle + or Ark Nova?

Number Fit Puzzle + ships an update every 9 months, and Ark Nova every 3 weeks. Most recently, Number Fit Puzzle + was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ark Nova on October 27, 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.*