Comparison

Sero vs Nova

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

Head to head
About

Sero

This productivity app helps users break free from distractions and reclaim their time. It gamifies access to restricted apps, requiring users to earn points by playing a quick game to unlock them. It aims to boost willpower and foster a more focused and balanced life.

Highlights
  • Limit distractions
  • Reclaim time
  • Gamified app unlocking
  • Boost willpower
  • Productivity coach
  • Focused lifestyle
Features
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Sero: Master Your Focus, Unlock Your Potential Break free from the chains of social media addiction with Sero, the ultimate productivity app designed to help you reclaim your time. Imagine saving up to 70% of your valuable hours by limiting distractions and staying laser-focused on what truly matters. With Sero, your willpower gets a boost. To unlock restricted apps, you'll need to earn it - by playing a quick, engaging game and scoring at least 15 points. It’s more than just an app; it’s your personal productivity coach. Start your journey towards a more focused, balanced, and productive life with Sero today! Privacy policy & Terms of use: https://serolock.vercel.app/privacy

About

Nova

Features
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» THE TO-DO LIST THAT PLANS ITSELF You shouldn’t have to look at your entire to-do list every morning just to figure out what to do next. Nova takes your tasks, events and deadlines and turns them into a clear plan for each day. No more deciding what to do next. No more worrying about missing a deadline. Just open Nova and know what matters today. » HOW IT WORKS 1. ADD YOUR TASK Type what you need to do in plain language. “Prepare presentation before Wednesday” 2. NOVA UNDERSTANDS THE DETAILS Nova picks up things like deadlines, duration and other important task details. 3. NOVA FINDS THE RIGHT TIME Your task is scheduled around your availability, calendar and working preferences. 4. YOU GET THINGS DONE Open Nova and know exactly what’s planned for today. » WHO’S IT FOR? Nova is for anyone juggling too many tasks to keep track of. · Students · Professionals · Founders · Freelancers · Creators » ADD TASKS IN PLAIN LANGUAGE Forget complicated forms and endless tapping. Just write naturally: “Study biology for 2 hours before Friday” “Call Mom tomorrow” “Finish presentation this week” Nova understands what you mean and turns it into a task with the relevant details. » BUILT AROUND YOUR REAL LIFE Connect your calendar and let Nova work around what’s already planned. Meetings stay meetings. Appointments stay appointments. Nova finds the free time in between. Your schedule becomes one place for tasks, events and reminders. » PLANS CHANGE. NOVA ADAPTS. Your day rarely goes exactly as planned. Reschedule tasks when things change and keep moving without rebuilding your entire day from scratch. Nova helps your plan stay realistic - even when life gets in the way. » REMINDERS WHEN THEY MATTER Know what’s coming up without constantly checking your to-do list. Get notified about: › Today’s planned tasks › Upcoming events › Important updates about your day » KEEP EVERYTHING ORGANIZED Use tags to separate work, study, personal tasks and everything in between. Add notes and checklists when a task needs more detail. Everything stays organized without making planning more complicated. » EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO STAY ON TRACK › Automatic task scheduling › Natural language task input › Due dates & deadlines › Task durations › Task history & progress › Calendar integration › Events & reminders › Easy rescheduling › Tags › Notes & checklists › Smart notifications » LESS PLANNING. MORE DOING. Your to-do list already knows what needs to get done. Let Nova figure out when. ----- If you have any ideas, questions, or feedback, email us at support@nova-organize.com ------ Terms of Service: https://nova-organize.com/terms-of-service ----- Privacy Policy: https://nova-organize.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Sero4 screens
Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sero and Nova are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Sero sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Nova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sero ships an update fortnightly, Nova every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sero versus Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeroNova
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size307 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlmaz KussainovTide Media Design Dubrau & Winkler GbR

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sero

Subscriptions4
  • Sero Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Sero Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Sero Premium Yearly (Discount)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Sero Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Nova

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Sero free?
Sero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nova free?
Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sero or Nova have ads?
Neither Sero nor Nova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sero or Nova?
Sero ships an update fortnightly, and Nova every 8 days. Most recently, Sero was updated on November 4, 2026 and Nova on November 8, 2026.

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