# H vs Nova Messenger

H and Nova Messenger are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

H ships an update monthly, Nova Messenger every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | H | Nova Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Size | 317 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Helveticard SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358704274) | [Back Alley Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477237864) |

## What reviewers say

### H

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h-messenger/id1566305219)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nova Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-messenger/id1621358108)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is H free?

H is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nova Messenger free?

Nova Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do H or Nova Messenger have ads?

Neither H nor Nova Messenger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, H or Nova Messenger?

H ships an update monthly, and Nova Messenger every 3 weeks. Most recently, H was updated on October 27, 2026 and Nova Messenger on October 27, 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.*