Comparison

AdressBook vs Nova

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

Head to head
About

AdressBook

Features
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Easily and clearly manage members, families, and events – the app for clubs, communities, and groups. The address book app offers a powerful and easy-to-use solution for organizing your members – ideal for clubs, church communities, fraternities, and similar organizations. Manage people, families, and events conveniently in one central place – flexible and secure on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Family-oriented member management Automatic grouping of families based on name, address, and phone number Distinction between parents and children, with clear sorting within the family Shared addresses: changes are automatically applied to all family members Complete recording of all personal data, including photos, phone numbers, and email addresses Personal notes and membership information (e.g., date of joining) Powerful search and filter functions Real-time search across names, addresses, cities, and more Smart filters and clear presentation of results in family groups Address support with autocomplete via OpenStreetMap Direct connection to Apple Maps and Google Maps for navigation Integrated calendar for your organization Monthly overview of all events at a glance Categorization of events (e.g., community, school, fraternity) Support for multi-day events Integration of school holidays (state-specific) and public holidays Private events with iCloud synchronization across your own devices PDF export for creating appealing calendar overviews, easily shareable via email and other apps Data security and flexible synchronization Access protection via PIN as well as Face ID / Touch ID Different permission levels for administrators and users Data backup and restore via JSON export/import Synchronization via WebDAV server – ideal for secure shared access within your club or group Automatic server backups with timestamp Local data storage and encrypted transmission for maximum security User-friendly and flexible Setup assistant for a quick start, including WebDAV setup and PIN creation Demo data for easy testing and first steps Direct phone call and email integration from within the app Dark mode and customizable colors for calendar categories Role display for family members (father, mother, child) – can be shown or hidden as desired Optimized display for iPhone, iPad (with split view), and Mac (with keyboard and mouse support) Perfect for your organization Whether it’s a small club, church community, fraternity, or another group – this app helps you stay on top of your members, family structures, and events. The clear, family-focused organization, combined with a powerful event calendar and versatile export options, makes this app the ideal companion for everyday life in your organization. Simple. Secure. Clear. Rethinking member management.

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Nova

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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

AdressBook4 screens
Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AdressBook at none against Nova's 2. Nova's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Nova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AdressBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AdressBook ships an update every 9 months, Nova every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
AdressBook versus Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdressBookNova
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB51 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlbert FrankTide Media Design Dubrau & Winkler GbR

In-app purchases

None

AdressBook

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Nova

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

Questions

Is AdressBook free?
AdressBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nova free?
Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AdressBook or Nova have ads?
Neither AdressBook nor Nova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AdressBook or Nova?
AdressBook ships an update every 9 months, and Nova every 8 days. Most recently, AdressBook was updated on October 9, 2026 and Nova on October 10, 2026.

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