Nova Now vs Suitable
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nova Now
Access Villanova University information on your mobile device. View class schedules, dining hall menus, campus events, lectures, and manage your Wildcard balance. Navigate campus with the virtual map and stay updated on university happenings.
- Class and course roster access
- Dining hall information
- Campus event listings
- Lecture viewing
- Wildcard balance check
- Virtual campus map
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Nova Now puts Villanova in the palm of your hand. A number of design, content and functional enhancements allows you to check your classes and course rosters; find open dining halls on campus and view what is being served; search for events; view lectures; check your wildcard balance; navigate campus on the Virtual map and much more! From campus events to coursework, stay up to date with everything that is happening at Villanova University with Nova Now.
Suitable
This app helps users maximize their educational journey and craft a compelling personal narrative. It's designed to assist individuals in showcasing their unique experiences and achievements effectively.
- Educational journey maximization
- Personal story crafting
- Unique story telling
- Achievement showcasing
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Suitable can help you make the most of your education and help you tell your unique story.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Suitable at 82% against Nova Now's 13%. Suitable also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Suitable holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Suitable has 5.9K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Nova Now's written reviews are positive against 82% of Suitable's.
Nova Now ships an update every 7 months, Suitable monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nova Now | Suitable |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (14 ratings) | 4.9 (5.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 81.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 5.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Villanova University | Suitable |
Customer experience
Nova Now
Suitable
Bugs and requests
Nova Now
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Suitable
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login errors
- Submission issues causing zero grades
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to change curriculum
- Easier profile picture upload
In-app purchases
Nova Now
No in-app purchases
Suitable
No in-app purchases
