# Coherence vs NŌVÉ

The clearest difference is monetization model: NŌVÉ at freemium against Coherence's subscription. NŌVÉ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Coherence's advantage is ratings volume (566 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coherence sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and NŌVÉ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NŌVÉ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coherence has 566 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Coherence's written reviews are positive against 100% of NŌVÉ's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coherence | NŌVÉ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (566 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coherence-breathwork/id6740344645/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nove/id6762835575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **566** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 176 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [John Sweeney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789596075) | [Plea OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895035274) |

## What reviewers say

### Coherence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coherence-breathwork/id6740344645)

Master your nervous system through guided breathwork. Access over 500 breathing patterns to shift your state, from calm and focus to energy and sleep. Connect with a global community in live sessions and create custom routines.

**Highlights:** Nervous system interface via breath, Shift states: calm, focus, energy, sleep, Daily global live breathing sessions, 500+ research-backed breathing patterns, Custom breathing sequence creator, Progress tracking and stats, Community features and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coherence Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Coherence Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Coherence Friend Pass | $69.99 | per year |
| Coherence Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Coherence Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Coherence | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent accessibility and interface
- 🚀 Great integration into daily routine
- 👍 Amazing experience and awesome sequences
- 👍 Breathwork is one of the best things for health
- 👍 Helps cut down on vices, boost vibes, and be a smooth operator


### NŌVÉ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nove/id6762835575)

This app guides you through personalized audio experiences based on your desired reality, beliefs, and dreams. It offers meditations, journaling prompts, and affirmations to help you embody your future self. Create a unique visual sigil and even use your own generated voice for sessions.

**Highlights:** Personalized audio experiences, Voice-led meditations, Dream logging and reflection, Guided journaling, Future self affirmations, Generated voice sessions, Sacred geometry sigil creation

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NŌVÉ Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| NŌVÉ Yearly | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coherence free?

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

### Is NŌVÉ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coherence or NŌVÉ?

NŌVÉ is rated higher. Coherence averages 4.8 out of 5 from 566 ratings, while NŌVÉ averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Coherence or NŌVÉ have ads?

Neither Coherence nor NŌVÉ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coherence or NŌVÉ?

Coherence ships an update every 4 days, and NŌVÉ every 4 days. Most recently, Coherence was updated on September 22, 2026 and NŌVÉ on September 10, 2026.

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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.*