Comparison

NOVA vs Foto Inc

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • No public follower or like counts
  • True chronological feed
  • No ads, videos, or forced cropping
  • Thoughtful and engaging community
  • Focus on photography and art
Features
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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]

Screenshots

NOVA4 screens
Foto Inc4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, Foto Inc weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
NOVA versus Foto Inc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNOVAFoto Inc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.2K ratings)4.8 (384 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.2% of reviews90.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better384
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#159 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB130 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNova Network Inc.Foto

Customer experience

NOVA

All ratings1,155 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative60.3%

Foto Inc

All ratings384 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.8%

User reviews

NOVA

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

3 purchases

NOVA

Subscriptions2
  • Nova Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Nova Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nova Pro (Day Pass)$3.99
4 purchases

Foto Inc

Subscriptions4
  • 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

Questions

Is NOVA free?
NOVA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Foto Inc free?
Foto Inc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NOVA or Foto Inc?
Foto Inc is rated higher. NOVA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Foto Inc averages 4.8 from 384 ratings.
Do NOVA or Foto Inc have ads?
Neither NOVA nor Foto Inc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NOVA or Foto Inc?
NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Foto Inc weekly. Most recently, NOVA was updated on September 22, 2026 and Foto Inc on September 22, 2026.

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