Nova Podcasts Player vs Vuko Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nova Podcasts Player
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The Nova Podcasts Player app is now no longer supported. To continue enjoying your favourite podcasts and have access to all of NOVA Entertainment's stations including Nova, Smooth, FIVEAA and Star 104.5., download the Nova Player app https://novaplayer.go.link/i4SKP
Vuko Player
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Vuko Player is a fast, beautiful HDR video player for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Stream from your Plex or Jellyfin media servers, download videos for offline viewing, and enjoy your favorite content in stunning 4K HDR. Stream from your servers with ease • Connect to Plex or Jellyfin in seconds • Manage multiple profiles for different servers or accounts • Smooth, reliable video playback without interruptions Watch anywhere — even offline • Download movies and shows from Plex or Jellyfin • Watch offline on flights, commutes, or in low-signal areas • Keep your entertainment with you wherever you go Stunning HDR and 4K quality • Vivid colors and crisp details with HDR playback • Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac displays • Perfect for movies, TV shows, or personal videos Multitask with Picture-in-Picture • Keep watching in a floating window while using other apps • PiP works with both streaming and offline content Why Vuko Player? • Works as one of the best Plex/Jellyfin client • Fast, elegant, and easy to use • Free to use with one simple upgrade to unlock unlimited playback — no ads If you're looking for a Plex/Jellyfin video player without bloat, Vuko Player gives you the speed, quality, and flexibility you deserve.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nova Podcasts Player at none against Vuko Player's 1. Vuko Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Vuko Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nova Podcasts Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nova Podcasts Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Vuko Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nova Podcasts Player | Vuko Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nova Entertainment | 23doors |
In-app purchases
Nova Podcasts Player
No in-app purchases
Vuko Player
- Unlimited playback$9.99
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