# Nova Iceland vs Nova Play

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nova Iceland at 79% against Nova Play's 12%. Nova Iceland also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Nova Play's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nova Play sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Nova Iceland asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nova Iceland ships an update every 4 weeks, Nova Play fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Iceland | Nova Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-iceland/id544945754/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 11.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nova ehf.](https://appshunter.io/developer/544945757) | [Nova Broadcasting Group EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/555346944) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Iceland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-iceland/id544945754)

Discover exclusive deals on entertainment, dining, and activities. Manage your loyalty points, event tickets, and service settings all in one place. Enjoy special offers and freebies tailored just for you.

**Highlights:** Exclusive 2F1 offers, Freebies and special treats, Loyalty point management, Event and concert ticket storage, Service management and settings, Personalized recommendations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nova Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-play/id622633000)

Watch your favorite Nova TV shows for free on your iPhone and iPad. Stream live or catch up on paused episodes, with options to subscribe to shows and cast to your TV via Airplay. Content availability may vary due to licensing.

**Highlights:** Watch favorite shows anywhere, Stream via 3G or WiFi, Airplay support for TV viewing, Subscribe to favorite shows, Resume paused episodes, View watch history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly auto-renewable package | $2.99 | per month |
| 3-Month auto-renewable Package | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual auto-renewable package | $24.99 | per year |
| TVOD title 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| TVOD title 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| TVOD title 2.49 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Iceland free?

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

### Is Nova Play free?

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

### Do Nova Iceland or Nova Play have ads?

Nova Play shows ads; Nova Iceland does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Iceland or Nova Play?

Nova Iceland ships an update every 4 weeks, and Nova Play fortnightly. Most recently, Nova Iceland was updated on September 22, 2026 and Nova Play on September 23, 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.*