NOVA vs Foto Inc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NOVA
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.
- Network building for artists
- Portfolio display for creatives
- Access to job opportunities
- Direct client access to talent
- Application-based community
- Community guidelines enforcement
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NOVA is the curated freelancer platform for the next generation of creatives. Our mission is to provide Network, Opportunity, and Visibility to Artists. For creatives, NOVA is a first-of-its-kind multi application platform for artists to build their network, display their work, and easily access job opportunities. For clients, NOVA is the next evolution of creative hiring, providing a direct link to top freelance creative talent. _ At NOVA, our priority is community, which is why we are an application-based platform. Prospective members should download the mobile app here and submit an application. As a creative, we'll ask you to include information like skills and past project work. As a client, we'll ask you to include your company name and job title. Once you've submitted an application, it will be placed into the queue to be reviewed by our board of creatives and internal team. You could receive your acceptance at any time, so keep your push notifications on! Once admitted, creatives and clients will have full-access to the platform. Users must continuously abide by our community guidelines of integrity, professionalism, and privacy. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Foto Inc
This app offers a photo-sharing experience free from algorithmic feeds, like counts, and ads. It prioritizes a chronological feed and a community focused on art and photography, allowing users to share their work without pressure.
- No public follower or like counts
- True chronological feed
- No ads, videos, or forced cropping
- Thoughtful and engaging community
- Focus on photography and art
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Foto – Photos First. Always. Tired of algorithm-driven feeds, engagement farming, and chasing likes? So are we. Foto is a photo-sharing app designed for photographers, artists, and anyone who simply loves images—without the noise of traditional social media. • No Public Follower or Like Counts – Share without pressure, comparison, or the need for validation. • A True Chronological Feed – See photos as they’re posted, without an algorithm deciding what you should see. • No Ads, No Videos, No Forced Cropping – Just photography, exactly as you intended it to be shared. • A Thoughtful, Engaging Community – Discover new artists, build connections, and stay inspired without mindless scrolling. Foto puts you in control of your experience. We believe in photography as a form of connection, not a competition. By stripping away the distractions and engagement traps, we’ve created a space where your photos—and your voice—can truly shine. Join Foto today and experience a better way to share photos. Terms of Service: https://fotoapp.co/terms [:mav: 0.10.62]
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Foto Inc at 91% against NOVA's 36%. Foto Inc also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). NOVA's advantage is chart position (#159 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 384). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. NOVA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Foto Inc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Foto Inc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 384 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of NOVA's written reviews are positive against 91% of Foto Inc's.
NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, Foto Inc weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | NOVA | Foto Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.2K ratings) | 4.8 (384 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | 90.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 384 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #159 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nova Network Inc. | Foto |
Customer experience
NOVA
Foto Inc
User reviews
NOVA
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💫 Best apps for creatives hands down!
- 🌟 Game changing for creatives
- 🎨 Wonderful!
- 🤝 Probably the best way for creatives to connect
- 🎨 Excellent Platform
Room to improve
- 🤷♀️ No support
- 🤦♂️ Not looking out for the little guy
- 🔒 Can't get in
- 🤯 Ummm
- 🐛 App Crashes Too Often
Foto Inc
From 384 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy way to find motivation
- 👍 This is how a photo (foto) app should work
- 👍 Migrated from IG and love it
- 👍 The best app for photography
- 👍 Great Community
Room to improve
- 💡 Wish there was a way for a photo to maintain popularity
Bugs and requests
NOVA
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes
- Freezing
- Buggy application process
Requested features
4 requests- Web Access
- Saved filter settings
- Notifications
- Profile customization
Foto Inc
Reported bugs
3 issues- Glitching or stuttering effect when scrolling fast on iPad
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Portfolio showcasing
- Search by more than username or tags
In-app purchases
NOVA
- Nova Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Nova Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Nova Pro (Day Pass)$3.99
Foto Inc
- Foto Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- Foto Pro Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
- Foto Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
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- Foto Pro Plus Yearly$99.991 Year









