# Working Not Working vs NOVA

The clearest difference is rating: NOVA at 4.3 against Working Not Working's 3.0. NOVA also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 19). Working Not Working's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NOVA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Working Not Working asks for nothing beyond the download.

NOVA holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOVA has 1.2K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Working Not Working's written reviews are positive against 37% of NOVA's.

Working Not Working ships an update every 2 months, NOVA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Working Not Working | NOVA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/working-not-working/id1068569972/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-the-creative-network/id1642834730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **36.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#150** |
| Size | 9 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Working Not Working Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068569971) | [Nova Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642834732) |

## What reviewers say

### Working Not Working

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/working-not-working/id1068569972)

Connect with creative professionals and hiring managers on the go. Discover job opportunities, apply for exclusive roles, and manage your professional network. Find talent for last-minute briefs or post jobs effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Job opportunity notifications, Apply to exclusive jobs, Message hirers, Follow WNW Members, Search for creatives, Post jobs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NOVA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-the-creative-network/id1642834730)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

This platform connects creative professionals with clients seeking talent. Artists can build networks, showcase work, and find job opportunities. Clients gain direct access to vetted freelance creative talent.

**Highlights:** Network building for artists, Portfolio display for creatives, Access to job opportunities, Direct client access to talent, Application-based community, Community guidelines enforcement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nova Pro (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Nova Pro (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Nova Pro (Day Pass) | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Best apps for creatives hands down!
- 🌟 Game changing for creatives
- 🎨 Wonderful!
- 🤝 Probably the best way for creatives to connect
- 🎨 Excellent Platform

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤷‍♀️ No support
- 🤦‍♂️ Not looking out for the little guy
- 🔒 Can't get in
- 🤯 Ummm
- 🐛 App Crashes Too Often

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes
- Freezing
- Buggy application process

**Requested features**

- Web Access
- Saved filter settings
- Notifications
- Profile customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Working Not Working free?

Working Not Working is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NOVA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Working Not Working or NOVA?

NOVA is rated higher. Working Not Working averages 3.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while NOVA averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Working Not Working or NOVA have ads?

Neither Working Not Working nor NOVA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Working Not Working or NOVA?

Working Not Working ships an update every 2 months, and NOVA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Working Not Working was updated on September 29, 2026 and NOVA on October 14, 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.*