Comparison

NOVAS vs Metra Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NOVAS

Features
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Novas is the unique Smart Lock System, designed for those who are security conscious, need peace of mind, yet want to enjoy the convenience of Bluetooth Smart connectivity. It is for those who acutely value the safety of their physical property in the real world and their digital information online. Embracing Bluetooth Smart Technology into the world of high-security locks, Novas is secure by design. At its core, each and every Novas Smart Lock / Access Control device is a standalone system, which means that it is totally β€œoff-the-grid” and has no information stored on the web whatsoever. This absolutely eliminates the ever-growing risk of online cyber-attacks. Even if the internet was to completely collapse tomorrow, all Novas Smart Lock Systems around the world will continue to function, without so much as a hiccup. Novas method of cloud-free electronic key (eKey) distribution and control utilises military grade AES end-to-end Encryption, and with its automatic re-locking feature, Novas offers you total peace of mind that your property will always be secure. With Novas, you have unprecedented security of your lock’s unique digital information, and to whom, when and for how long, access to your property is permitted, at the touch of a button. It doesn’t get any better than that!!!

About

Metra Plus

Features
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Metra Plus gives mobile flexibility to smart locker users allowing you to hire, open, manage and share your lockers at your convenience. When you locate your facility from a drop-down menu in the app – this could be your gym, pool, or workplace smart locker – you will be presented with the smart locker reservation options available to you. Select the location and size of your locker and use your device to open it. Depending on the location parameters these may be free, have time restrictions or have a hire charge which can all be seen and paid through the app.

Screenshots

NOVAS4 screens
Metra Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Metra Plus at every 5 weeks against NOVAS's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NOVAS ships an update every 5 months, Metra Plus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
NOVAS versus Metra Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNOVASMetra Plus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size58 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRMD InnovationsMETRA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

NOVAS

No in-app purchases

None

Metra Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NOVAS free?
NOVAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metra Plus free?
Metra Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NOVAS or Metra Plus have ads?
Neither NOVAS nor Metra Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NOVAS or Metra Plus?
NOVAS ships an update every 5 months, and Metra Plus every 5 weeks. Most recently, NOVAS was updated on October 6, 2026 and Metra Plus on October 27, 2026.

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