Ark Nova Downloads & RevenueArk Nova · App Store & Google Play
Ark Nova gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Ark Nova by Dire Wolf Digital is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 53 events
- 📈Ark Nova entered the top 10 in 2 chartsiOSTop Paid · Board · CA · Top Paid · Board · GB
- 📦Ark Nova updated to version 1.3.2iOSbug fixes and localization updates
- 📈Ark Nova entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Board · RU
- 📦Ark Nova updated to version 1.3.2.951AndroidNo release notes
- 📈Ark Nova entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Board · IN
- 📈Ark Nova hit #1iOSTop Paid · Board · ID
- 📈Ark Nova entered the top 10 in 5 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Board · MX · Top Paid · Board · NL · Top Paid · Board · TH · Top Paid · Board · TR · +1 more
- 📈Ark Nova charting in a new country in 5 chartsAndroidMexico · Netherlands · Thailand · Turkey · +1 more
- 💰Ark Nova: price riseiOS149000.00 IDR → 199000.00 IDR · ID
- 💰Ark Nova: price riseAndroid7.58 USD → 10.99 USD · US
- 💰Ark Nova: price riseiOS9.99 CAD → 14.99 CAD · CA
- 💰Ark Nova: price riseiOS49.90 BRL → 69.90 BRL · BR
- 💰Ark Nova: price riseiOS34.99 SAR → 49.99 SAR · SA
- 📈Ark Nova hit #1iOSTop Paid · Board · KR
- 💰Ark Nova: price riseiOS8.99 EUR → 11.99 EUR · 4 countries
- 💰Ark Nova: price riseiOS7.99 USD → 10.99 USD · US
- 💰Ark Nova: price riseiOS99.00 SEK → 149.00 SEK · SE
- 💰Ark Nova: price riseiOS12000.00 KRW → 17000.00 KRW · KR
- 💰Ark Nova: price riseiOS1300.00 JPY → 1800.00 JPY · JP
- 💰Ark Nova: price riseiOS7.99 GBP → 9.99 GBP · GB
- 💰Ark Nova: price riseiOS12.99 AUD → 17.99 AUD · AU
- 💰Ark Nova: price riseiOS8.99 EUR → 11.99 EUR · IT
- 💰Ark Nova: price riseiOS799.00 INR → 999.00 INR · IN
- 💰Ark Nova: price riseiOS290.00 TWD → 390.00 TWD · TW
- 📈Ark Nova entered the top 10AndroidTop Paid · Board · US
- 📦Ark Nova updated to version 1.3.0iOSBug fixes and improvements for events.
- 📈Ark Nova entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Board · KR
- 📈Ark Nova charting in a new countryAndroidSouth Korea
- 💰Ark Nova: price dropiOS149.00 SEK → 99.00 SEK · SE
- 📈Ark Nova entered the top 10 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Board · ID · Top Paid · Board · IN · Top Paid · Board · SA
- 📈Ark Nova entered the top 100AndroidTop Paid · Board · US
- 📈Ark Nova entered the top 10AndroidTop Paid · Board · AE
- 📈Ark Nova charting in a new countryAndroidUnited States
- 💰Ark Nova: price dropiOS199000.00 IDR → 149000.00 IDR · ID
- 💰Ark Nova: price dropiOS14.99 CAD → 9.99 CAD · CA
- 📦Ark Nova updated to version 1.3.0.946AndroidNo release notes
- 💰Ark Nova: price dropiOS11.99 EUR → 8.99 EUR · 4 countries
- 💰Ark Nova: price dropiOS999.00 INR → 799.00 INR · IN
- 💰Ark Nova: price dropiOS349000.00 VND → 249000.00 VND · VN
- 💰Ark Nova: price dropiOS10.99 USD → 7.99 USD · US
- 💰Ark Nova: price dropiOS49.99 SAR → 34.99 SAR · SA
- 💰Ark Nova: price dropAndroid10.99 USD → 7.58 USD · US
- 💰Ark Nova: price dropiOS17000.00 KRW → 12000.00 KRW · KR
- 💰Ark Nova: price dropiOS1800.00 JPY → 1300.00 JPY · JP
- 💰Ark Nova: price dropiOS9.99 GBP → 7.99 GBP · GB
- 💰Ark Nova: price dropiOS69.90 BRL → 49.90 BRL · BR
- 💰Ark Nova: price dropiOS17.99 AUD → 12.99 AUD · AU
- 🆕Ark Nova first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidIndia
- 🆕Ark Nova first spotted by AppInsideriOS#52 in Top Paid · Board · Japan
- 📦Ark Nova version 1.2.0iOSNo release notes
- 📦Ark Nova version 1.2.0.920AndroidNo release notes
- 🆕Ark Nova released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Ark Nova released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Games › Board PaidArk Nova at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A digital adaptation of the acclaimed strategy board game where players design and manage a modern zoo to support conservation projects, targeting fans of complex economic and engine-building games. The app has achieved strong traction in South Korea, reaching #5 on the Board Paid chart, while maintaining steady presence in major Western markets like the US (#42) and UK (#40).
Similar apps: Catan Universe, Ticket to Ride, 7 Wonders Duel
Board Game Realistic Modern long sessions multiplayer Premium
#strategy #simulation #zoo #management #card game #conservation
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Ark Nova downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 100+ | 10k+ |
| Google Play | 10+ | 10k+ Measured |
| Total | 100+ Confidence | 10k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Ark Nova's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Ark Nova makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #5 Games › Board Paid | 11 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #13 Games › Board Paid | 9 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in 
Germany ▲ +133%
New ratings by country (7)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 13 | 47% | steady |
| Germany | 4.5 | 16% | ▲ +133% |
 Japan | 2.8 | 10% | ▲ +125% |
 United Kingdom | 2.5 | 9% | ▼ -29% |
 Canada | 2 | 7% | steady |
| South Korea | 2 | 7% | ▼ -33% |
 Netherlands | 1.1 | 4% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.9 ★ | 1.3k |
| Google Play | 4.8 ★ | 2.4k 62 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 3.7k |
What users say about Ark Nova
From the 51 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users praise the app as a faithful and high-quality digital adaptation of the board game, particularly on iPad. However, frequent bugs, crashes, and UI readability issues on smaller screens significantly detract from the experience.
Mostly positive (76% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for working reliably, and being fun. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and recent updates.
What people like
- Crashes & bugs: “Bug with association action”
- Fun: “Smooth and challenging game!”
- Design: “The game design is beautiful”
- Ease of use: “It’s incredibly intuitive and, in my experience, seamless”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “The real issue is random bugs”
- Updates: “iPad Air 5th gen, iPadOS latest version”
- Design
- Fun: “AI goes too hard on challenges, consider doing a higher game ending cap”
About Ark Nova
In Ark Nova, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically managed zoo. With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects all over the world. Specialists and unique buildings will help you in achieving this goal.
At the heart of Ark Nova are 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, unique enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a particular ability. Use them to increase the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo and to collect conservation points. Each player has a set of action cards, which you will use and upgrade to carry out your plans.
Each player has a set of five action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. The cards are:
BUILD: Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions.
ANIMALS: Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo.
CARDS: Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards).
ASSOCIATION: Allows your association workers to carry out different tasks.
SPONSORS: Allows you to play a sponsor card in your zoo or to raise money.
With high replayability and rich components, Ark Nova provides a remarkable gaming experience that will bring the game to the table again and again.
Ark Nova App Store
Ark Nova gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Ark Nova is #5 in Games › Board Paid in South Korea and charting in 11 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Games › Board PaidArk Nova at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A digital adaptation of the acclaimed strategy board game where players design and manage a modern zoo to support conservation projects, targeting fans of complex economic and engine-building games. The app has achieved strong traction in South Korea, reaching #5 on the Board Paid chart, while maintaining steady presence in major Western markets like the US (#42) and UK (#40).
Similar apps: Catan Universe, Ticket to Ride, 7 Wonders Duel
Board Game Realistic Modern long sessions multiplayer Premium
#strategy #simulation #zoo #management #card game #conservation
Ark Nova on the App Store
App details
Ark Nova downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Ark Nova's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Ark Nova before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Ark Nova makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Games › BoardPaid | #5 |
| United States | Games › BoardPaid | #42 |
 Australia | Games › BoardPaid | #14 |
| Germany | Games › BoardPaid | #25 |
| United States | Games › StrategyPaid | #102 |
| United Kingdom | Games › BoardPaid | #40 |
| Canada | Games › BoardPaid | #22 |
| South Korea | GamesPaid | #139 |
| South Korea | Games › StrategyPaid | #43 |
| South Korea | Games › BoardGrossing | #90 |
 France | Games › BoardPaid | #44 |
| Canada | GamesPaid | #168 |
| United Kingdom | Games › StrategyPaid | #122 |
| France | Games › StrategyPaid | #85 |
| Germany | Games › StrategyPaid | #129 |
| Canada | Games › StrategyPaid | #83 |
| Australia | Games › StrategyPaid | #107 |
 Argentina | GamesPaid | #82 |
 India | Games › BoardPaid | #123 |
 Italy | Games › BoardPaid | #157 |
 Indonesia | Games › BoardPaid | #128 |
Apps near Ark Nova on the chart
Games › Board Paid, around #5.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in Germany ▲ +133%
New ratings by country (7)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 13 | 47% | steady |
| Germany | 4.5 | 16% | ▲ +133% |
| Japan | 2.8 | 10% | ▲ +125% |
| United Kingdom | 2.5 | 9% | ▼ -29% |
| Canada | 2 | 7% | steady |
| South Korea | 2 | 7% | ▼ -33% |
| Netherlands | 1.1 | 4% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Ark Nova
From the 51 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users praise the app as a faithful and high-quality digital adaptation of the board game, particularly on iPad. However, frequent bugs, crashes, and UI readability issues on smaller screens significantly detract from the experience.
Mostly positive (76% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for working reliably, and being fun. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and recent updates.
What people like
- Crashes & bugs: “Bug with association action”
- Fun: “Smooth and challenging game!”
- Design: “The game design is beautiful”
- Ease of use: “It’s incredibly intuitive and, in my experience, seamless”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “The real issue is random bugs”
- Updates: “iPad Air 5th gen, iPadOS latest version”
- Design
- Fun: “AI goes too hard on challenges, consider doing a higher game ending cap”
About Ark Nova
In Ark Nova, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically managed zoo. With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects all over the world. Specialists and unique buildings will help you in achieving this goal.
At the heart of Ark Nova are 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, unique enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a particular ability. Use them to increase the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo and to collect conservation points. Each player has a set of action cards, which you will use and upgrade to carry out your plans.
Each player has a set of five action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. The cards are:
BUILD: Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions.
ANIMALS: Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo.
CARDS: Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards).
ASSOCIATION: Allows your association workers to carry out different tasks.
SPONSORS: Allows you to play a sponsor card in your zoo or to raise money.
With high replayability and rich components, Ark Nova provides a remarkable gaming experience that will bring the game to the table again and again.
Latest updates
Store changes
What Ark Nova changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
More from Dire Wolf Digital
Ark Nova Android
Ark Nova gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Ark Nova is #14 in Games › Board Paid on Google Play in India and charting in 9 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Games › Board PaidArk Nova at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Board Game Realistic Modern long sessions multiplayer Premium
#zoo management #strategy #card game #simulation #board game adaptation #conservation
Ark Nova on Google Play
App details
Ark Nova downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Ark Nova's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Ark Nova before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Ark Nova makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| India | Games › BoardPaid | #14 |
 Mexico | Games › BoardPaid | #16 |
| Indonesia | Games › BoardPaid | #15 |
 Saudi Arabia | Games › BoardPaid | #15 |
 Turkey | Games › BoardPaid | #14 |
 United Arab Emirates | Games › BoardPaid | #15 |
| Netherlands | Games › BoardPaid | #16 |
| Vietnam | Games › BoardPaid | #13 |
 Thailand | Games › BoardPaid | #17 |
| India | Games › BoardGrossing | #198 |
| Saudi Arabia | Games › BoardGrossing | #184 |
| Indonesia | Games › BoardGrossing | #191 |
| United Arab Emirates | Games › BoardGrossing | #182 |
| Thailand | Games › BoardGrossing | #198 |
| Vietnam | Games › BoardGrossing | #192 |
Apps near Ark Nova on the chart
Games › Board Paid, around #14.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Ark Nova
From the 100 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mostly positive (84% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and its design. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Fun: “best enjoyed in person though”
- Design: “Surprisingly good UI for such a complex game”
- Crashes & bugs: “But there are a few bugs: 1”
- Ease of use: “I love that how simple it was to learn in the app”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs
About Ark Nova
At the heart of Ark Nova are 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, unique enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a particular ability. Use them to increase the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo and to collect conservation points. Each player has a set of action cards, which you will use and upgrade to carry out your plans.
Each player has a set of five action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. The cards are:
BUILD: Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions.
ANIMALS: Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo.
CARDS: Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards).
ASSOCIATION: Allows your association workers to carry out different tasks.
SPONSORS: Allows you to play a sponsor card in your zoo or to raise money.
With high replayability and rich components, Ark Nova provides a remarkable gaming experience that will bring the game to the table again and again.
Store changes
What Ark Nova changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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