# Subliminal vs Nova Stories

The clearest difference is price: Nova Stories at Free against Subliminal's $59.99. Nova Stories also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Subliminal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Nova Stories is free to download; Subliminal costs $59.99 up front. Nova Stories sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Subliminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subliminal | Nova Stories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $59.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subliminal/id6467408013/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **14** | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marc Kerstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/821255617) | [URSOR LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607320963) |

## What reviewers say

### Subliminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subliminal/id6467408013)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Generate AI-powered images that creatively reveal a spectator's thought-of word. This tool integrates with existing magic effects to provide a unique visual reveal, leaving a memorable keepsake.

**Highlights:** AI-generated hidden text images, Photo grid reveal, Single image modes, Stretched and upside-down image reveals, Multiple input methods (gyro, voice, notes, web), Integration with magic apps and APIs, URL triggers for automation

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nova Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-stories/id6529544890)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nova Story | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subliminal free?

Subliminal costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nova Stories free?

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

### Do Subliminal or Nova Stories have ads?

Neither Subliminal nor Nova Stories shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subliminal or Nova Stories?

Subliminal ships an update every 4 days, and Nova Stories every 4 days. Most recently, Subliminal was updated on September 12, 2026 and Nova Stories on September 19, 2026.

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