# Net Deck vs Ark Nova

The clearest difference is price: Net Deck at Free against Ark Nova's $10.99. Net Deck also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Ark Nova's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 45). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Net Deck is free to download; Ark Nova costs $10.99 up front. Net Deck sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ark Nova asks for nothing beyond the download.

Net Deck 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 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Net Deck's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ark Nova's.

Net Deck ships an update every 6 weeks, Ark Nova fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Net Deck | Ark Nova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $10.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/net-deck/id865963530/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **98.2% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 16 MB | 682 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gereon Steffens](https://appshunter.io/developer/493030228) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Net Deck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/net-deck/id865963530)

This app allows users to build and track deck lists for a popular card game entirely offline. It offers robust analysis tools, card browsing with filters, and easy sharing of deck lists in various formats. Users can also manage owned card sets and integrate with online platforms.

**Highlights:** Offline deck building and tracking, Deck analysis tools, Card browsing with filters, Deck sharing and export, Card set management, Offline card data and images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient deck building
- 🔄 Seamless integration with NetrunnerDB and Jinteki
- 📱 Works offline with full functionality
- 🎨 Beautiful design and clean UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Cannot connect to NetrunnerDB (recent issue)
- 🔌 Cannot sync with Jinteki.net (recent issue)
- ⚠️ Banlist updates sometimes fail
- 📍 Geographic restrictions (unavailable in mainland China)
- 🔍 Limited text search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- NetrunnerDB connection failure
- Jinteki.net sync not working
- Banlist update issues
- Multiple popups when session expires
- Browse all/selected option not working consistently

**Requested features**

- iPhone version of the app
- Advanced text search (effect text searching)
- Filter by card set/expansion/cycle
- More robust deck draw testing with shuffling and tutoring
- Support for Netrunner Reboot Project and Reteki


### Ark Nova

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Board, #107 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 Net Deck free?

Net Deck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ark Nova free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Net Deck or Ark Nova?

Net Deck is rated higher. Net Deck averages 5.0 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Ark Nova averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Net Deck or Ark Nova have ads?

Neither Net Deck nor Ark Nova shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Net Deck or Ark Nova?

Net Deck ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ark Nova fortnightly. Most recently, Net Deck was updated on September 29, 2026 and Ark Nova on October 12, 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.*