Ark Nova

Name: Ark Nova
Price: 10.99 USD
Rating: 4.8 (1076 reviews)
Author: Dire Wolf Digital

By: Dire Wolf Digital App

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Overview

Version:

1.0.6

Last updated: 2026-07-02

Ranking

#56,400 ▲ 306

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Ark Nova Chrome Extension is a digital companion to the acclaimed board game. Plan and design a modern zoological zoo, coordinate enclosures, animals, and conservation projects, and master the action system to maximize conservation points. With 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, buildings, and projects, Ark Nova blends strategy and rich components for high replayability.

Each player uses five action cards—BUILD, ANIMALS, CARDS, ASSOCIATION, SPONSORS—whose power depends on their slot, offering deep planning and strategic choices. The extension helps organize these elements, track progress, and bring the tabletop experience to life.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Entertainment

By:

Dire Wolf Digital

Rating:

4.80

(1,076) 17 new ratings

Version:

1.0.6 Last updated: 2026-07-02

Version code:

887708335

Creation date:

2025-06-19

Compatible devices:

Size:

646.79MB

Price:

10.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 56,400 ▲ 306

Other platforms

Ark Nova (v1.0.6)

14,080 4.91

(2,003)

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Developed by:

Dire Wolf Digital

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ark-nova/id6449233549

Website:

https://www.direwolfdigital.com

User Reviews

Ark Nova on iPad is a beautiful, faithful adaptation that captures the board game's depth, with striking visuals, solid sound, and replayability. However, it suffers from recurring bugs and stability issues, plus UI/UX clutter on small screens and performance problems. Players want more expansions and easier learning. When stable, it excels; until patches improve reliability, experiences vary widely.

Pros

Faithful, visually appealing adaptation that mirrors the board game's mechanics and feel.
Rich depth and replayability with varied AI and challenge modes.
Strong visuals and sound design with responsive controls on iPad.
Helpful for learning and tracking setup/round progress.

Cons

Frequent bugs and crashes affecting core gameplay (scoring issues, actions not triggering, etc.).
UI/UX on smaller screens is crowded and overlays obscure the board; difficulty viewing cards.
Performance issues like battery drain, freezes, and async errors.
Missing expansions/boards (e.g., Marine Worlds) and other content.
Steep learning curve on mobile with painful tutorials and navigation challenges.