Comparison

Exist vs Nova Method

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Exist

This app provides a safe space for users to share their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Connect with others who understand your experiences and find support through genuine, emotional honesty. Discover a community built for self-expression and belonging.

Highlights
  • Safe and non-judgmental community
  • Genuine emotional sharing
  • Prompts for self-expression
  • Connect with understanding peers
  • Mood tracking
  • Meditations and calming sounds
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Feel less alone by seeing that others are going through the same challenges as you are. Experience what it feels like to have the weight lifted off your shoulders, when you can finally be open about what’s on your mind with people who understand you. No criticism. No judgement. Just support. A feed that feels familiar, but with content that is genuine, in a space built for emotional honesty. Come Exist with us. -- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: This app is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

About

Nova Method

Features
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Your health starts with your metabolism. More than weight. More than calories. Most apps make you weigh food and count calories. Nova reads how every plate moves your metabolism: how your body digests it, whether it stores or burns, and how you recover. No weighing. No calorie math. Photograph any plate. Nova reads it in seconds and shows you what helped, what cost you, and what to do at your next meal. DIGESTION See how your body handles what you eat: food order, timing, and the raw, whole foods that keep you burning instead of storing. METABOLISM Every meal tips you toward stored or burned. Nova shows which way this one leans, and why. RECOVERY Know when to eat and how your body resets, so tomorrow starts clean. A COACH THAT TEACHES YOU Nova does not just grade your plate. It explains the why in plain language, plate by plate, until eating this way is second nature. Recovery days, meal reminders, and a full Learn library guide you the whole way. Photograph a plate. Understand your metabolism. Change how you eat for good. Nova is a food and habit tool. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition. SUBSCRIPTION Nova Monthly: $4.99 per month. Nova Yearly: $49.99 per year ($4.16 per month) with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nova-method.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

Exist4 screens
Nova Method4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nova Method at 15.0 against Exist's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Exist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Nova Method sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exist ships an update every 2 weeks, Nova Method every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Exist versus Nova Method: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExistNova Method
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (114 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings114 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB28 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperExist ExperienceJohn Trabelsi

Bugs and requests

Exist

Requested features

2 requests
  • More features for connection
  • More content for different life stages

Nova Method

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Exist

Subscriptions2
  • Exist Premium Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Exist Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Nova Method

Subscriptions2
  • Nova Method Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Nova Method Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Exist free?
Exist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nova Method free?
Nova Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Exist or Nova Method have ads?
Neither Exist nor Nova Method shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exist or Nova Method?
Exist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nova Method every 8 days. Most recently, Exist was updated on November 3, 2026 and Nova Method on October 31, 2026.

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