NOVA vs Plurp
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/
Plurp
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Plurp is the fastest way to make real plans with real friends. No more dead group chats or "wait who's actually coming?" Post a plan, open-ended or specific, and your friends respond instantly with I'm In, I'm Out, or Loop Me. You'll always know who's actually showing up. WHY PEOPLE USE PLURP - Make plans in seconds, not a 40-message group thread - See who's In at a glance, no more guessing - Toggle "Open" for an hour to let friends know you're free right now - Keep your circle organized with custom groups, including your Core group for your closest friends - Chat directly in DMs or group threads, with photos, videos, and voice notes - Get real-time notifications for invites, responses, and messages, without the noise HOW IT WORKS 1. Add friends by invite. Your friend graph stays private and yours 2. Post a plan or toggle Open to let people know you're free 3. Friends respond with a tap 4. Coordinate the details in the built-in chat Built for people who want to actually see their friends, not just talk about it. Plurp keeps planning lightweight, fast, and pressure-free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plurp at none against NOVA's 3. NOVA's advantage is chart position (#180 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Plurp asks for nothing beyond the download.
NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, Plurp every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NOVA | Plurp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #180 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nova Network Inc. | JOSHUA DAVID TANNER |
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
Plurp
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
Plurp
No in-app purchases









