NOVA vs West Valley IRL
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/
West Valley IRL
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West Valley IRL helps you connect with the people who actually show up. Built for West Valley events, the app gives founders, business owners, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, directors, operators, and independent builders a useful way to meet in person and keep the right conversations moving. CHECK IN AT THE EVENT Enter or scan the event check-in code when you arrive. The live room updates as attendees check in. SEE WHO IS THERE Browse the people currently in the room and learn what they are building, what they can help with, and what they are seeking. SHARE A LIVE QR CARD Show your personal QR card to exchange approved profile and contact information. Rotate your card whenever you want to disable an old link. MAKE INTENTIONAL CONNECTIONS Send connection requests and keep mutual connections after the event. You control whether your email and phone stay private, appear to accepted connections, or display publicly. BUILD A USEFUL PROFILE Add your role, company or project, city, introduction, current work, skills, and the people or opportunities you would like to find. West Valley IRL is designed to support real-world conversation, not replace it. Good people are already in the room.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: West Valley IRL at none against NOVA's 3. West Valley IRL also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). NOVA's advantage is chart position (#116 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. West Valley IRL asks for nothing beyond the download.
NOVA ships an update every 3 weeks, West Valley IRL every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NOVA | West Valley IRL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #116 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nova Network Inc. | Empty Box Media LLC |
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
West Valley IRL
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
West Valley IRL
No in-app purchases









