# The Witcher Adventure Game vs Ark Nova

The clearest difference is rating: Ark Nova at 4.8 against The Witcher Adventure Game's 3.8. Ark Nova also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 12) and review sentiment (73% vs 54%). The Witcher Adventure Game's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $10.99) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

The Witcher Adventure Game costs $5.99 and Ark Nova $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ark Nova holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ark Nova has 1.3K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of The Witcher Adventure Game's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ark Nova's.

The Witcher Adventure Game ships an update fortnightly, Ark Nova every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Witcher Adventure Game | Ark Nova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-witcher-adventure-game/id735549884/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#23** |
| Size | 748 MB | 682 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CD PROJEKT RED S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/509542878) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### The Witcher Adventure Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-witcher-adventure-game/id735549884)

Embark on a digital board game adventure in the dark fantasy world of The Witcher. Hunt monsters, solve mysteries, and navigate political intrigue as one of four unique heroes. Make choices and face their consequences in a richly detailed world.

**Highlights:** Digital board game adaptation, Explore the Witcher universe, Hunt monsters and solve mysteries, Play as four unique heroes, Online and hot seat multiplayer, Critically acclaimed art design

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ark Nova

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Board, #69 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 The Witcher Adventure Game free?

The Witcher Adventure Game costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ark Nova free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Witcher Adventure Game or Ark Nova?

Ark Nova is rated higher. The Witcher Adventure Game averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Ark Nova averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do The Witcher Adventure Game or Ark Nova have ads?

Neither The Witcher Adventure Game nor Ark Nova shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Witcher Adventure Game or Ark Nova?

The Witcher Adventure Game ships an update fortnightly, and Ark Nova every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Witcher Adventure Game was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ark Nova on November 6, 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.*