# Next Up NoVa vs Wind Down

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Up NoVa at none against Wind Down's 2. Next Up NoVa also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Wind Down's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wind Down sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Next Up NoVa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Next Up NoVa holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Down has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Up NoVa | Wind Down |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-nova/id6737247298/reviews)** | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-down-mental-reset/id6760937712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Next Up Nova, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775569550) | [JONAS LINCOLN VAN SLYKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886930165) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Up NoVa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-nova/id6737247298)

This portal provides access for patrons of a youth center focused on creative arts and athletics. It aims to positively impact the community's youth through its programs.

**Highlights:** Customer portal access, Youth center programs, Creative arts focus, Athletics programs, Community impact

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wind Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-down-mental-reset/id6760937712)

This app offers personalized 3-minute routines to help you relax, reset, and sleep better. It uses guided breathing, mindfulness, calming sounds, and journaling to reduce stress and clear your mind.

**Highlights:** Personalized AI-powered calming routines, Quick 3-minute mental resets, Guided breathing exercises, Mood tracking & emotional insights, Calming sounds library, Journaling and gratitude exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Up NoVa free?

Next Up NoVa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wind Down free?

Wind Down is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Next Up NoVa or Wind Down?

Next Up NoVa is rated higher. Next Up NoVa averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Wind Down averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Next Up NoVa or Wind Down have ads?

Neither Next Up NoVa nor Wind Down shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*