# NOVA vs Would App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Would App at 100% against NOVA's 37%. Would App also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). NOVA's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 9). 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. Would App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Would App holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOVA has 1.2K ratings behind it against 9, 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 Would App's.

NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, Would App every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOVA | Would App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-the-creative-network/id1642834730/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/would-app/id6740580483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nova Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642834732) | [Would USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790673614) |

## What reviewers say

### NOVA

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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


### Would App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/would-app/id6740580483)

This social networking app allows you to discreetly express interest in your existing contacts. If mutual interest is indicated, both users are notified, enabling connections without the pressure of direct initiation. It focuses on people you already know, eliminating strangers and profiles.

**Highlights:** Contacts-based interest indicator, Mutual interest notifications, No stranger profiles, Anonymous invite feature, Discreet interest exploration, Facilitates reconnection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOVA free?

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

### Is Would App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NOVA or Would App?

Would App is rated higher. NOVA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Would App averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do NOVA or Would App have ads?

Neither NOVA nor Would App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NOVA or Would App?

NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Would App every 9 months. Most recently, NOVA was updated on October 25, 2026 and Would App on October 22, 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.*