LDS Installer App vs Nova Emulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LDS Installer App
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This app is needed when installing Leak Detection System. This app scans a NFC Tag located on the sensor in order to validate its position based on the localisation indicated on the map.
Nova Emulator
Play classic console games on your smartphone with this high-performance emulator. Enjoy smooth gameplay, save states, fast forward, and display filters. Supports a wide range of retro consoles and offers cheat code functionality.
- High-performance emulation (60fps)
- Virtual gamepad with radial dial
- Save and load game states
- Fast forward gameplay (2x-4x)
- Display filters (CRT, LCD)
- Cheat code support
- Play time statistics
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Play your favorite emulator games again on your smartphone. A high-performance retro game emulator that lets you play game ROMs. SUPPORTED CONSOLES • GBA, GB, GBC, NES, N64, NDS, PSX, PCE, Lynx, NGP, NGPC KEY FEATURES • High-Performance Emulation — 60fps smooth gameplay powered by libretro cores • Virtual Gamepad — Lemuroid-style radial dial with glass morphism design • Save & Load States — Save your progress anytime • Fast Forward — Speed up gameplay from 2x to 4x • Display Filters — Sharp, Smooth, CRT scanline, LCD pixel grid • Cheat Codes — GameShark, Action Replay, Game Genie and more • 11 Languages — English, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian, French, German, Chinese (Traditional) NOVA PREMIUM Upgrade to Nova Premium and enjoy all features. • Remove all ads • Unlimited game library • Cheat mode activation • Unlock all save & load slots • Full weekly play time statistics PLAY HISTORY Track your gaming habits with weekly play time charts, daily breakdowns, and per-game statistics. LEGAL NOTICE • Nova does NOT provide or distribute any ROM files • You must only use ROMs of games you legally own • Downloading or distributing copyrighted ROMs is your responsibility • Nova does not encourage the use of illegal ROMs • Nova does not transmit any of your game data externally This app is subject to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LDS Installer App at none against Nova Emulator's 3. LDS Installer App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16). Nova Emulator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Nova Emulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LDS Installer App asks for nothing beyond the download.
LDS Installer App ships an update every 5 months, Nova Emulator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LDS Installer App | Nova Emulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Intechfloor SA | IDEATAG STUDIO |
In-app purchases
LDS Installer App
No in-app purchases
Nova Emulator
- NOVA Premium$1.991 Month
- NOVA Premium$4.993 Months
- NOVA Premium$7.996 Months
