Comparison

Nova Chat vs Quad Chat

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

Head to head
About

Nova Chat

This AI assistant helps with writing, studying, planning, and translation. It can answer questions by typing, talking, or using photos and screenshots. Offers smart modes for various tasks and integrates with Siri for hands-free use.

Highlights
  • AI-powered writing assistance
  • Step-by-step learning explanations
  • Goal planning and prioritization
  • Photo and screen content analysis
  • Siri integration for hands-free use
  • Voice chat with read-aloud answers
Features
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NovaChat is your AI assistant for study, work and everyday life. Ask anything by typing, talking or snapping a photo, and get clear answers in seconds. 5 SMART MODES • Ask: quick, clear answers to any question • Write: emails, posts and messages in the right tone • Learn: step-by-step explanations with a quick check question • Plan: turn goals into practical, prioritised plans • Translate: accurate translations that keep meaning and tone ASK ABOUT PHOTOS AND YOUR SCREEN Take a photo or pick one from your library: homework, menus, signs, receipts, documents. NovaChat explains what it sees. • Share any photo or screenshot to NovaChat from Photos and other apps, and get the answer right there • Double-tap the back of your iPhone to ask about anything on your screen • On supported iPhones, find NovaChat in Visual Intelligence results WORKS WITH SIRI Say "Hey Siri, ask NovaChat" to ask hands-free. Start a voice chat, a new chat or open your library from Siri, Spotlight, the Shortcuts app or the Action Button. No setup needed. STUDY SMARTER Turn any answer into flashcards or a checklist with one tap, then review them in your Library. CAREER ASSISTANT Write cover letters, practise interview questions, message recruiters and ask for referrals. Add your resume to get drafts based on your real experience. NovaChat never contacts anyone or applies for you. MORE YOU'LL LOVE • Voice chat: talk to NovaChat and hear answers read aloud • Incognito chats that aren't saved to your history • Follow-ups like Simplify, Examples and Action plan • Share answers as text, PDF or image • Daily reminders with a fresh idea each day • Light and dark mode FREE AND PRO NovaChat is free to use with a daily allowance of messages and photo questions. NovaChat Pro raises your daily limits to up to 100 messages and 20 photo questions a day. • NovaChat Pro Yearly: $49.99/year, includes a 3-day free trial • NovaChat Pro Monthly: $9.99/month Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase, or when the free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Any unused part of a free trial ends when you buy a subscription. Siri, Apple Intelligence and Visual Intelligence features require a compatible device and iOS version. Privacy Policy: https://hiteshapps.framer.website/legal/ai-assistant/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://hiteshapps.framer.website/legal/ai-assistant/terms-of-use

About

Quad Chat

Access multiple leading AI models in a unified, private workspace. Seamlessly switch between AI assistants, research the web with citations, and manage your conversations and projects across all your devices. Create visuals and schedule tasks for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Access multiple AI models
  • Web research with citations
  • File and image processing
  • Organize conversations into projects
  • Create visuals
  • Schedule repeatable tasks
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Quad Chat brings leading AI models into one fast, private workspace. Switch between models without losing context, research the live web with citations, work with files and images, organize conversations into projects, create visuals in Studio, and schedule repeatable tasks. Your chats, library, and projects stay synchronized across iPhone, iPad and the web. Choose the model that fits each task, continue work across devices, and manage everything from one clean interface. Subscriptions unlock larger monthly credit and search allowances and can be managed or restored directly through your App Store account. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nova Chat4 screens
Quad Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nova Chat and Quad Chat are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Nova Chat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Quad Chat sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Nova Chat against 5.0 for Quad Chat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova Chat ships an update every 2 months, Quad Chat every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Nova Chat versus Quad Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova ChatQuad Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB84 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHitesh BhagchandaniQuad Labs Technologies L.L.C.

Customer experience

Nova Chat

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Quad Chat

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Nova Chat

Subscriptions3
  • NovaChat Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • NovaChat Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • NovaChat Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
7 purchases

Quad Chat

Subscriptions7
  • Quad Go$7.991 Month
  • Quad Pro$14.991 Month
  • Quad Ultra$39.991 Month
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  • Quad Go Annual$79.991 Year
  • Quad Pro Annual$149.991 Year
  • Quad Max$199.991 Month
  • Quad Ultra Annual$399.991 Year

Questions

Is Nova Chat free?
Nova Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quad Chat free?
Quad Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nova Chat or Quad Chat?
Nova Chat and Quad Chat are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Nova Chat or Quad Chat have ads?
Neither Nova Chat nor Quad Chat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nova Chat or Quad Chat?
Nova Chat ships an update every 2 months, and Quad Chat every 3 months. Most recently, Nova Chat was updated on October 30, 2026 and Quad Chat on October 31, 2026.

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