# Sniff. vs NOVA

The clearest difference is rating: NOVA at 4.3 against Sniff.'s 3.2. NOVA also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 98) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). Sniff.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

NOVA holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOVA has 1.2K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Sniff.'s written reviews are positive against 37% of NOVA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sniff. ships an update every 6 weeks, NOVA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sniff. | NOVA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sniff/id1536435247/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-the-creative-network/id1642834730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.1% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#133** |
| Size | 159 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [R and B International FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536435249) | [Nova Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642834732) |

## What reviewers say

### Sniff.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sniff/id1536435247)

Discover and purchase fragrances with a new online platform. Connect with a community of fragrance enthusiasts and learn about the world of scents. Find your perfect scent efficiently.

**Highlights:** Fragrance discovery, Community connection, Efficient purchasing, Learn about fragrance, Online platform

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Focused niche app for fragrance enthusiasts
- 🚫 No advertisements cluttering experience
- 📚 Comprehensive fragrance database with detailed information
- 👥 Active community of fragrance lovers
- 🎁 Monthly raffles and giveaways

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Extremely slow app performance and loading times
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 📦 Limited fragrance database missing many brands
- 🔐 Password reset and login issues
- 🔍 Problematic search functionality with confusing toggles

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when viewing user stories
- Search returns no results when brand/fragrance fields mismatched
- Password reset link non-functional
- Login fails on new devices
- Giveaway notifications delayed by a week

**Requested features**

- Global search function without brand/fragrance toggles
- Ability to add missing fragrances to database
- Dark mode option for better readability
- Filter by gender (men/women/unisex)
- Organize collection by alphabetical order or custom preference


### NOVA

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

**Currently charting:** #133 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 Sniff. free?

Sniff. 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, Sniff. or NOVA?

NOVA is rated higher. Sniff. averages 3.2 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while NOVA averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Sniff. or NOVA have ads?

Neither Sniff. nor NOVA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sniff. or NOVA?

Sniff. ships an update every 6 weeks, and NOVA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sniff. was updated on October 4, 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.*