# Nova Play vs Neterra.TV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Neterra.TV at none against Nova Play's 6. Neterra.TV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (23% vs 12%). Nova Play's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support 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. Neterra.TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nova Play ships an update fortnightly, Neterra.TV every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Play | Neterra.TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.4 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neterratv/id1491003866/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **58** |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | **23.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 34 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nova Broadcasting Group EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/555346944) | [Neterra Communications OOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491003865) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Neterra.TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neterratv/id1491003866)

Stream over 100 live and on-demand TV channels, including many in HD and 4K. Access a 30-day TV archive to catch up on missed shows and enjoy simultaneous streaming on up to five devices.

**Highlights:** Over 100 live and on-demand channels, 40+ HD and 4K channels, 30-day TV archive, Stream on up to 5 devices, AirPlay support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Play free?

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

### Is Neterra.TV free?

Neterra.TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Nova Play or Neterra.TV have ads?

Nova Play shows ads; Neterra.TV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Play or Neterra.TV?

Nova Play ships an update fortnightly, and Neterra.TV every 6 weeks. Most recently, Nova Play was updated on September 23, 2026 and Neterra.TV on September 23, 2026.

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