# NOVA vs Outakes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Outakes at 100% against NOVA's 37%. Outakes 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 4) and chart position (#146 vs unranked). On price, 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. Outakes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Outakes 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 4, 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 Outakes's.

NOVA ships an update monthly, Outakes weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOVA | Outakes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-the-creative-network/id1642834730/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outakes/id6477411999/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 170 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nova Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642834732) | [Gianmaria Biselli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729289174) |

## What reviewers say

### NOVA

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

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

This platform connects creative professionals with clients seeking talent. It allows artists to build their network, showcase their work, and find job opportunities. Clients can discover and hire top freelance creative talent.

**Highlights:** Build creative network, Display artwork, Access job opportunities, Hire freelance talent, Application-based platform, Community guidelines

**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


### Outakes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outakes/id6477411999)

Share unedited, spontaneous moments with close friends. Personalize photos with creative tools and build shared albums together. It's a private, creative space for authentic memories.

**Highlights:** Limited weekly photo sharing, Creative photo editing tools, Handmade photo album feel, Shared public albums with friends, Invite-only access, Contact-based friend finding

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOVA free?

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

### Is Outakes free?

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

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

Outakes is rated higher. NOVA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Outakes averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do NOVA or Outakes have ads?

Neither NOVA nor Outakes shows ads.

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

NOVA ships an update monthly, and Outakes weekly. Most recently, NOVA was updated on November 7, 2026 and Outakes on November 4, 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.*