# NOVA vs want viva

The clearest difference is review sentiment: want viva at 100% against NOVA's 37%. want viva 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 2) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

want viva 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 2, 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 100% of want viva's.

NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, want viva weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOVA | want viva |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-the-creative-network/id1642834730/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/want-viva/id6459993283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nova Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642834732) | [Adina Goerres](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780828174) |

## What reviewers say

### NOVA

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

**Currently charting:** #127 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


### want viva

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/want-viva/id6459993283)

This app allows users to save, organize, and curate product discoveries from online shops. Create moodboards to visualize your aesthetic, discover new items from the community, and share your curated collections with others.

**Highlights:** Save product discoveries via URL integration, Organize items into moodboards, Discover new products from the community, Share curated collections, Personalize user experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOVA free?

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

### Is want viva free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NOVA or want viva?

want viva is rated higher. NOVA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while want viva averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NOVA or want viva have ads?

Neither NOVA nor want viva shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NOVA or want viva?

NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, and want viva weekly. Most recently, NOVA was updated on October 30, 2026 and want viva on October 7, 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.*