NOVA vs Colllab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Network building for artists
- Portfolio display for creatives
- Access to job opportunities
- Direct client access to talent
- Application-based community
- Community guidelines enforcement
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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/
Colllab
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Collab is a new kind of professional network built around what people actually do - not who they know. Whether you work in tech, production, events, or design, Collab helps you build a profile that tells your real story through the projects you’ve worked on. Tag teammates, document your collaborations, and explore the project graph that connects professionals across industries. Discover new opportunities, build trusted connections, and grow your reputation based on verified work, not social noise. Collab is the easiest way to: • Build your professional portfolio automatically from your projects. • Connect with teammates and collaborators you’ve worked with. • Explore the network of professionals built on real collaboration. • Showcase your work experience visually and transparently. Your work deserves to be seen - and trusted. Collab makes that simple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Colllab at none against NOVA's 3. NOVA's advantage is chart position (#151 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. NOVA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Colllab asks for nothing beyond the download.
NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, Colllab every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NOVA | Colllab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #151 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nova Network Inc. | Itamar Meyer |
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
Colllab
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NOVA
- Nova Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Nova Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Nova Pro (Day Pass)$3.99
Colllab
No in-app purchases







