# NOVA vs DayJam

The clearest difference is rating: DayJam at 5.0 against NOVA's 4.3. DayJam also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). NOVA's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 2) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NOVA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. DayJam asks for nothing beyond the download.

DayJam 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NOVA ships an update monthly, DayJam every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOVA | DayJam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-the-creative-network/id1642834730/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayjam/id6755701054/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 170 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nova Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642834732) | [Skinja Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759451795) |

## What reviewers say

### NOVA

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

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

This platform connects creative professionals with clients seeking talent. It allows artists to build their network, showcase their work, and find job opportunities. Clients can discover and hire top freelance creative talent.

**Highlights:** Build creative network, Display artwork, Access job opportunities, Hire freelance talent, Application-based platform, Community guidelines

**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


### DayJam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayjam/id6755701054)

Share your daily experiences and life moments through music. Each day presents a new song to express yourself and connect with others.

**Highlights:** Daily song sharing, Express life through music, Connect with others, Personalized daily soundtrack

**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 DayJam free?

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

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

DayJam is rated higher. NOVA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while DayJam averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NOVA or DayJam have ads?

Neither NOVA nor DayJam shows ads.

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

NOVA ships an update monthly, and DayJam every 5 days. Most recently, NOVA was updated on November 3, 2026 and DayJam on October 30, 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.*