NOVA vs Grangou
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/
Grangou
Connect with food enthusiasts for shared dining experiences. Plan meals with existing friends or discover new connections through AI-powered matching based on your preferences and schedule.
- AI-powered matching for tastes and dietary needs
- Location-aware restaurant suggestions
- Plan meals with friends or discover new connections
- Personalized profile and dining preferences
- Safety tools and privacy controls
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Grangou connects food lovers for real-life dining experiences. Say goodbye to eating alone and hello to shared meals with like-minded people at great local restaurants. Create Mode: Plan a meal with people you already know. Start a table, share your invite link or code, and let Gou handle restaurant and timing so your group can focus on showing up hungry. Perfect for friends, coworkers, or anyone you want at the same table. Surprise Me: Ready to meet someone new over food? Surprise Me uses your profile and preferences to suggest compatible dining partners and a restaurant that works for everyone. This tab unlocks after you’ve created a table and it’s open so you can host your crew first, then explore spontaneous matches when you’re ready. What you get: - AI-powered matching for tastes, dietary needs, budget, and schedule - Location-aware restaurant and meetup suggestions - Personalized profile and dining preferences - Match and table history, safety tools, and privacy controls - Secure sign-in with Sign in with Apple Subscriptions: Grangou is free to download. Optional premium plans offer more matches and tables. - Monthly plan – billed monthly, renews automatically, cancel anytime. - Quarterly plan – billed every 3 months, renews automatically, cancel anytime. - Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings or via the subscription section in the app. Legal: Terms of Use: https://www.grangouapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.grangouapp.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Grangou at 5.0 against NOVA's 4.3. NOVA's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 8) and chart position (#130 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Grangou sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Grangou 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 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, Grangou every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NOVA | Grangou |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.2K ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #130 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nova Network Inc. | Grangou, Inc. |
Customer experience
NOVA
Grangou
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
Grangou
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
Grangou
- Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
- Quarterly Plan$11.993 Months









