OneNS vs nova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OneNS
This app provides a centralized digital platform for National Service (NS) related services. Users can manage their NS details, apply for deferments, book IPPT, and track their progress. It aims to make the NS experience more convenient and engaging.
- Digital NS services portal
- QR Code/Geolocation check-in
- View ICT and Mobilisation details
- Apply for deferment
- Book IPPT
- Track NS milestones and awards
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This application is a service of the Government of Singapore, proudly brought to you by MINDEF/SAF. OneNS serves as a one-stop touchpoint for NS-related digital services to make the NS experience a more engaging and convenient one. You can use OneNS to: - In-Pro speedily via instant QR Code/Geolocation for ICT and Mobilisation - Stay updated on relevant matters like your ICT, Manning and Mobilisation details and excuse/deferment status - Apply for deferment, book IPPT conveniently from your mobile phone - Track your progress easily by viewing key NS milestones like awards and monetary disbursements - And many more features to come With OneNS, you can access your NS services easily and get things done on the go. Having trouble? Please contact us at contact@ns.gov.sg. This app is optimised for iOS 11.0 and above.
nova
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Nova brings everything you need into one smart sales app, giving you live sales data at your fingertips, weekly earnings forecasts to help you plan confidently, and easy check-ins to log your work. It keeps you motivated with leaderboards and contests, lets you personalise the look and feel, and shows your performance history and trends so you can learn and improve. Take control of your sales journey with NOVA — built for clarity, connection, and progress.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OneNS at 13.0 against nova's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OneNS ships an update every 2 weeks, nova every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OneNS | nova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MINDEF/SAF | SALESWORKS INTERNATIONAL SDN. BHD. |
In-app purchases
OneNS
No in-app purchases
nova
No in-app purchases
