# NOVA vs TappedIn

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TappedIn at 100% against NOVA's 37%. TappedIn 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 10) and chart position (#155 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. TappedIn asks for nothing beyond the download.

TappedIn 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 10, 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 TappedIn's.

NOVA ships an update monthly, TappedIn every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOVA | TappedIn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-the-creative-network/id1642834730/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappedin-music-scouting/id6749257951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 170 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nova Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642834732) | [Benjamin Bryner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829625184) |

## What reviewers say

### NOVA

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

**Currently charting:** #155 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


### TappedIn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappedin-music-scouting/id6749257951)

Discover and invest in emerging musicians. Track their growth, build a portfolio of your early picks, and showcase your music taste. Artist prices are dynamically linked to real popularity metrics.

**Highlights:** Invest in underground artists, Track artist growth, Build a music portfolio, Timestamped and shareable picks, Artist prices tied to popularity data, Discover new music talent

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOVA free?

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

### Is TappedIn free?

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

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

TappedIn is rated higher. NOVA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while TappedIn averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do NOVA or TappedIn have ads?

Neither NOVA nor TappedIn shows ads.

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

NOVA ships an update monthly, and TappedIn every 3 days. Most recently, NOVA was updated on November 3, 2026 and TappedIn on October 30, 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.*