Comparison

Epson Setting Assistant vs Nova

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

Head to head
About

Epson Setting Assistant

This app uses your device's camera to automatically correct the shape and unevenness of a projected image. It adjusts the projection to fit a screen or frame and compensates for surface irregularities for a clearer picture.

Highlights
  • Automatic shape correction
  • Unevenness correction
  • Rectangular image adjustment
  • Frame alignment
  • Surface irregularity detection
  • QR code scanning for connection
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Epson Setting Assistant is an app that automatically corrects the shape of a projected image by using your camera. By taking a shot of the projected pattern, the app automatically corrects distortion in the projected image and adjusts its shape to match the screen. [Main Features] 1) Shape correction The app adjusts the image to a rectangular shape or aligns it with a frame, such as a projector screen. 2) Unevenness correction The app detects small surface irregularities, such as on a wall, and corrects distortion in the projected image. [For Home Projector (EH Series) Users: Using the App] Make sure your iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod® touch and the projector are connected to the same network. 1. Select [Installation] ([Installation] > [Geometry Correction Wizard]) from the projector's menu. 2. Open this app on your iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod® touch and select [Home] as the projector type to automatically connect to the projector. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to take a shot of the projected pattern using the camera in the app, and the corrections will be completed automatically. [For Business Projector (EB Series) Users: Using the App] Make sure the [Wireless LAN Power] setting is set to [On] in the projector‘s [Management] menu. 1. Select [Installation] > [Connect to Setting Assistant] from the projector's menu to project a QR code. 2. Open this app on your iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod® touch, select [Business] as the projector's type, and then scan the QR code to automatically connect to the projector. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to take a shot of the projected pattern using the camera in the app, and the corrections will be completed automatically. [Supported Projectors] Visit https://support.epson.net/projector_appinfo/setting_assistant/en/ for details. Depending on your projector model, some features may not be available. [Notes for use] Depending on your environment, such as a curved projection surface or wallpaper with rough textures or patterns, automatic correction using the app may not be available. In these situations, please correct the image shape from the projector's menu. Depending on your smartphone/tablet, the Wi-Fi settings may prevent you from temporarily connecting to the projector. Turn your Wi-Fi off and then on again and try again. For detailed important points, visit https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/setting_assistant/210/EN/index.html. You can also check these from the [Online support guide] in the menu at the top right of the app. Images used here are for illustrative purposes only. The actual images may differ. [App Permissions] To use the app, the following permissions are required. [Required] Local Network For searching and connecting to the projector. [Required] Camera For capturing correction patterns or QR codes for connection. * Optional permissions can be declined, but some features may not work.

About

Nova

Features
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Nova is your AI life coach, built to help you turn big goals into daily action. Tell Nova what you want to achieve. Nova builds you a personalized roadmap with goals, milestones, tasks, and habits. Then guides you every single day on what to focus on next. WHAT NOVA DOES - Builds your personalized roadmap from a single goal - AI coaching that knows your goals and keeps you on track - Daily momentum score that reflects your consistency - Goal and milestone tracking so you always know where you stand - Habit tracking with streaks to build lasting routines - Focus timer to lock in and get things done - Achievements to celebrate progress along the way HOW IT WORKS 1. Tell Nova your goal 2. Nova builds your roadmap — goals, milestones, tasks, habits 3. Chat with Nova daily for guidance and accountability 4. Build momentum and stay consistent START FREE 14-day free trial. Then $7.99/month. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. A subscription is required to access all features after the free trial ends. Terms of Use: https://trynovaos.com/terms Questions? support@trynovaos.com

Screenshots

Epson Setting Assistant3 screens
Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Epson Setting Assistant at none against Nova's 1. Nova's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nova sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Epson Setting Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epson Setting Assistant ships an update every 5 months, Nova every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Epson Setting Assistant versus Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpson Setting AssistantNova
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (447 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings447 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiko Epson CorporationNicholas Estevez

In-app purchases

None

Epson Setting Assistant

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Nova

Subscriptions1
  • Nova Pro14 Days trial$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Epson Setting Assistant free?
Epson Setting Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nova free?
Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Epson Setting Assistant or Nova have ads?
Neither Epson Setting Assistant nor Nova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epson Setting Assistant or Nova?
Epson Setting Assistant ships an update every 5 months, and Nova every 4 days. Most recently, Epson Setting Assistant was updated on September 26, 2026 and Nova on September 7, 2026.

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