Nova Now vs ISI ABROAD
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.
ISI ABROAD
This app facilitates study abroad experiences in Italy by connecting students with peers and staff, providing access to academic resources, event information, and local discounts. It also helps manage daily tasks like appointments and maintenance requests, with an added emergency check-in feature.
- Connect with classmates, faculty, and staff
- View institute events and activities
- Access course schedules and academic resources
- Unlock exclusive local discounts
- Manage appointments and maintenance requests
- Emergency check-in features
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Embark on your Italian study abroad journey with confidence. The ISI Abroad App allows students to connect with classmates, faculty and staff, receive notices, view institute events and activities, unlock exclusive local discounts, access course schedules and academic resources, and more. Manage your experience with ease, from booking doctor visits to submitting housing maintenance requests. Plus, enjoy peace of mind with emergency check-in features. Your Italian adventure starts here—download now and get connected. Note: This app is for current students, faculty and staff and approved users only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ISI ABROAD at 3.7 against Nova Now's 2.5. ISI ABROAD also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). Nova Now's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 3). 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.
ISI ABROAD holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively.
Nova Now ships an update every 7 months, ISI ABROAD weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nova Now | ISI ABROAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (14 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Villanova University | DANIEL JOSEPH TARTAGLIA |
Customer experience
Nova Now
ISI ABROAD
In-app purchases
Nova Now
No in-app purchases
ISI ABROAD
No in-app purchases
