# NOVA vs Lyvd.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lyvd. at 100% against NOVA's 37%. Lyvd. 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 update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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. Lyvd. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lyvd. 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 Lyvd.'s.

NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, Lyvd. every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOVA | Lyvd. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/lyvd/id6762373966/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 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nova Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642834732) | [William Leslie Mathis Freeland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893974239) |

## What reviewers say

### NOVA

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

**Currently charting:** #138 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


### Lyvd.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyvd/id6762373966)

A social network focused on curating and sharing personal tastes across various categories like food, travel, and fashion. Users can share their favorite items and follow others whose taste they trust, without algorithmic content manipulation.

**Highlights:** Curate and share personal tastes, Follow trusted tastemakers, Discover new picks, Share content of any length, No algorithmic content feed

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOVA free?

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

### Is Lyvd. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NOVA or Lyvd.?

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

### Do NOVA or Lyvd. have ads?

Neither NOVA nor Lyvd. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NOVA or Lyvd.?

NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lyvd. every 2 months. Most recently, NOVA was updated on September 28, 2026 and Lyvd. on September 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.*