Comparison

NOVA vs thebrxnd

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

thebrxnd

Connect, collaborate, and get discovered as a creative. Build a portfolio, find opportunities, and network with other professionals in the industry. Join a growing community to showcase your talent.

Highlights
  • Build standout portfolios
  • Find real opportunities
  • Network with industry professionals
  • Collaborate with creatives
  • Get discovered
Features
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thebrxnd is the new way creatives connect, collaborate, and get discovered. Build a standout portfolio, find real opportunities, and network with models, photographers, designers, brands, and more all in one place. Join a fast-growing community where your talent finally gets seen.

Screenshots

NOVA4 screens
thebrxnd3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NOVA at 4.3 against thebrxnd's 3.7. NOVA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 3). thebrxnd's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (67% vs 37%). On price, update cadence, 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. thebrxnd asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NOVA holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOVA has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of NOVA's written reviews are positive against 67% of thebrxnd's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, thebrxnd every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
NOVA versus thebrxnd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNOVAthebrxnd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.2K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#160 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB41 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNova Network Inc.Malik Rich

Customer experience

NOVA

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

thebrxnd

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

thebrxnd

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

thebrxnd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NOVA free?
NOVA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is thebrxnd free?
thebrxnd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NOVA or thebrxnd?
NOVA is rated higher. NOVA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while thebrxnd averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do NOVA or thebrxnd have ads?
thebrxnd shows ads; NOVA does not.
Which is updated more often, NOVA or thebrxnd?
NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, and thebrxnd every 2 weeks. Most recently, NOVA was updated on October 18, 2026 and thebrxnd on October 9, 2026.

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