# SkyText vs NOVA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkyText at 82% against NOVA's 37%. SkyText also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). NOVA's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

NOVA is free to download; SkyText costs $1.99 up front. NOVA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. SkyText asks for nothing beyond the download.

SkyText 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: 82% of SkyText's written reviews are positive against 37% of NOVA's.

SkyText ships an update every 21 months, NOVA monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyText | NOVA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytext/id307787267/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-the-creative-network/id1642834730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | #149 |
| Size | 27 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Heynow Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/307787270) | [Nova Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642834732) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyText

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytext/id307787267)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Type messages on your device and display them as scrolling text in real time. Ideal for noisy environments or when silent communication is needed. Offers preset messages and customizable display options.

**Highlights:** Real-time scrolling text display, Silent communication, Preset message storage and editing, Day/night color themes, Automatic scrolling on orientation change, Supports upside-down display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NOVA

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

**Currently charting:** #149 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyText free?

SkyText costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NOVA free?

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

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

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

### Do SkyText or NOVA have ads?

Neither SkyText nor NOVA shows ads.

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

SkyText ships an update every 21 months, and NOVA monthly. Most recently, SkyText was updated on November 10, 2026 and NOVA on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SkyText or NOVA?

SkyText currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and NOVA at #149. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*