# NOVA vs Tomotime

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tomotime at 83% against NOVA's 37%. Tomotime also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). NOVA's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 16) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NOVA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Tomotime asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tomotime 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 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of NOVA's written reviews are positive against 83% of Tomotime's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOVA | Tomotime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-the-creative-network/id1642834730/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomotime/id6446873602/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nova Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642834732) | [Justin Zhao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679482861) |

## What reviewers say

### NOVA

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

**Currently charting:** #170 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


### Tomotime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomotime/id6446873602)

Connect with your closest friends through weekly prompts and shared memories. Spark conversations, discover interests, and create new bonds with fun questions, quizzes, and personalized content. Foster lasting friendships with an easy-to-use and private social space.

**Highlights:** Weekly memory prompts, Text and image questions, Personalized quizzes, Share selfies and polls, Playful stickers and emojis, Group customization, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOVA free?

NOVA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tomotime free?

Tomotime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NOVA or Tomotime?

Tomotime is rated higher. NOVA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Tomotime averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do NOVA or Tomotime have ads?

Neither NOVA nor Tomotime shows ads.

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

NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tomotime every 3 weeks. Most recently, NOVA was updated on October 3, 2026 and Tomotime on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*