# guide vs NOVA

The clearest difference is rating: guide at 5.0 against NOVA's 4.3. guide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). NOVA's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 4) and chart position (#126 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. guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

guide 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

guide ships an update every 9 days, NOVA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | guide | NOVA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidehuman/id1570806527/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-the-creative-network/id1642834730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#126** |
| Size | 570 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Guide Human Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229687596) | [Nova Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642834732) |

## What reviewers say

### guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidehuman/id1570806527)

A social platform designed for individuals to share their interests and thoughts without the negativity of traditional social media. It aims to foster a positive environment where people can express themselves authentically.

**Highlights:** Share interests and ideas, Human-centric social space, Free from trolling, Ad-free experience, Positive community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NOVA

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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 guide free?

guide 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, guide or NOVA?

guide is rated higher. guide averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NOVA averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do guide or NOVA have ads?

Neither guide nor NOVA shows ads.

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

guide ships an update every 9 days, and NOVA every 3 weeks. Most recently, guide was updated on September 8, 2026 and NOVA on September 25, 2026.

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