# Anthem vs NOVA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Anthem at 100% against NOVA's 37%. Anthem also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). NOVA's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 13) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NOVA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Anthem asks for nothing beyond the download.

Anthem holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOVA has 1.2K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Anthem's written reviews are positive against 37% of NOVA's.

Anthem ships an update every 10 days, NOVA monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anthem | NOVA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anthem-music-messaging/id1370634037/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-the-creative-network/id1642834730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#183** |
| Size | 25 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Anthem Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370634036) | [Nova Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642834732) |

## What reviewers say

### Anthem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anthem-music-messaging/id1370634037)

Share and discuss music with friends and creators. Connect your streaming accounts to post songs, follow artists, and chat about your favorite tracks. Discover new music through your network.

**Highlights:** Share songs that define your day, Follow favorite artists for new releases, Connect with friends and creators, Chat about favorite music tracks, Integrate Spotify or Apple Music

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NOVA

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

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

This platform connects creative professionals with clients seeking talent. It allows artists to build their network, showcase their work, and find job opportunities. Clients can discover and hire top freelance creative talent.

**Highlights:** Build creative network, Display artwork, Access job opportunities, Hire freelance talent, Application-based platform, Community guidelines

**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 Anthem free?

Anthem 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, Anthem or NOVA?

Anthem is rated higher. Anthem averages 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while NOVA averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Anthem or NOVA have ads?

Neither Anthem nor NOVA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anthem or NOVA?

Anthem ships an update every 10 days, and NOVA monthly. Most recently, Anthem was updated on November 2, 2026 and NOVA on November 7, 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.*