# NOVA vs Groupstage

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Groupstage at 100% against NOVA's 37%. Groupstage 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 (#173 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. Groupstage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Groupstage 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 Groupstage's.

NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, Groupstage every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOVA | Groupstage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-the-creative-network/id1642834730/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupstage/id6755030855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nova Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642834732) | [Francis Obiekwe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851395329) |

## What reviewers say

### NOVA

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

**Currently charting:** #173 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


### Groupstage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupstage/id6755030855)

This app helps groups and communities organize meetings, share announcements, and coordinate events. It provides tools for managing members, creating polls, and assigning tasks to keep everyone connected and informed.

**Highlights:** Personalized home dashboard, Group announcements with rich text, Event scheduling and calendar view, Resource library for sharing files, Group management with invite codes, Polls for group feedback, Task assignment and tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOVA free?

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

### Is Groupstage free?

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

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

Groupstage is rated higher. NOVA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Groupstage averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NOVA or Groupstage have ads?

Neither NOVA nor Groupstage shows ads.

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

NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Groupstage every 9 days. Most recently, NOVA was updated on October 1, 2026 and Groupstage on September 28, 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.*