# Pensato vs NovaLimit

The clearest difference is price: Pensato at $3.99 against NovaLimit's $9.99. Pensato also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 2). NovaLimit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Pensato costs $3.99 and NovaLimit $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NovaLimit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pensato has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pensato | NovaLimit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pensato/id1453592849/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novalimit-spatial-limiter/id6752733727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 15 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nebojsa Petrovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/639977744) | [Simon Alexander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789202493) |

## What reviewers say

### Pensato

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pensato/id1453592849)

Explore over 1400 musical scales and modes with this app. Visualize chords and notes for any root, find scales via keyboard input or circle of fifths, and discover shared chords between multiple scales to build complex progressions.

**Highlights:** Over 1400 scales and modes, Smart-Finder for note input, Circle of fifths integration, Chord and note visualization, Scale progression builder, Built-in synthesizer

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NovaLimit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novalimit-spatial-limiter/id6752733727)

This audio plugin offers transparent true peak limiting and intuitive spatial positioning for professional audio mixes. It maximizes loudness while providing control over dynamic range and mix placement, transforming tracks into polished, spatially defined masterpieces. Ideal for producers, beatmakers, and podcasters seeking professional results on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Intelligent true peak limiting, Forward/back spatial positioning, Adaptive release limiter, Advanced sidechain control, Touch-optimized interface, AUv3 host compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pensato free?

Pensato costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NovaLimit free?

NovaLimit costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pensato or NovaLimit?

NovaLimit is rated higher. Pensato averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while NovaLimit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pensato or NovaLimit have ads?

Neither Pensato nor NovaLimit shows ads.

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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.*