Comparison

NOVA vs The APPPP

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

The APPPP

Connect with nonprofits focused on animals, the planet, or people. Share your time, talents, or donations to support vetted organizations making a real difference. Discover vetted 501(c)(3) charities dedicated to protection and conservation.

Highlights
  • Connect with nonprofits
  • Support animal causes
  • Support planet causes
  • Support people causes
  • Share time and talents
  • Donate to vetted organizations
Features
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The Animals People and Planet Protection Platform, is digital meeting place where people can share their time, talents, or generosity with the incredible nonprofits that can put that support to good use. The APPPP features a curated selection of thoroughly vetted 501(c)(3) organizations that align with one of our three core categories: animals, planet, or people. These organizations are actively saving or protecting life within their focus areas and consistently demonstrate the utmost integrity and dedication to their cause.

Screenshots

NOVA4 screens
The APPPP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The APPPP at 100% against NOVA's 37%. The APPPP 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 1) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. The APPPP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The APPPP 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 1, 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 The APPPP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, The APPPP every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
NOVA versus The APPPP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNOVAThe APPPP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#155 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB61 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNova Network Inc.The APPPP INC

Customer experience

NOVA

All ratings1,158 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative59.7%

The APPPP

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

The APPPP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

The APPPP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NOVA free?
NOVA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The APPPP free?
The APPPP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NOVA or The APPPP?
The APPPP is rated higher. NOVA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while The APPPP averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NOVA or The APPPP have ads?
Neither NOVA nor The APPPP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NOVA or The APPPP?
NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, and The APPPP every 3 days. Most recently, NOVA was updated on October 15, 2026 and The APPPP on October 9, 2026.

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