# Ark Nova

> Board

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6449233549](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6449233549)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6449233549`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dire Wolf Digital
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (1,225 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2025-06-19
- **Size:** 682 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ark-nova/id6449233549)
- **Website:** [https://www.direwolfdigital.com](https://www.direwolfdigital.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.direwolfdigital.com/privacy/](https://www.direwolfdigital.com/privacy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #49,518 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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