Comparison

split vs Nova Stashy

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

Head to head
About

split

Transform your devices into a retro message board with authentic flip animations and sound. Display custom messages, live feeds like weather and stocks, and schedule content. Offers a premium upgrade for advanced formatting and scheduling.

Highlights
  • Authentic split-flap flip animation
  • Customizable messages with line breaks
  • Live weather and stock feeds
  • Multiple display themes
  • Message scheduling
  • Cross-platform support
Features
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Transform any iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV into a stunning split-flap display board with authentic flip animations and sound effects. Perfect for digital signage, information displays, or adding retro charm to any space. Key Features:  • Authentic split-flap flip animation with synchronized sound  • Multiple display themes: Classic Split-Flap, LED Board, Retro Diner  • Unlimited custom messages with line breaks  • Live feeds: Weather, Stock prices, Clock  • Customizable rotation timing for each message  • Cross-platform: iPhone, iPad, Apple TV  • No subscriptions, no ads, no tracking Premium Features (Optional One-Time Purchase):  • Message Formatting: Add colors, emojis, custom text alignment  • Message Scheduling: Display messages at specific times and dates  • Additional Themes: More visual styles and backgrounds  • Fullscreen Mode: Immersive displays without navigation bars Perfect For:  • Office welcome boards and lobby displays  • Café menus and retail signage  • Event announcements and conference rooms  • Classroom information boards  • Home displays and personal projects  • Trade shows and promotional displays Why Choose Split Flap Display:  Authentic retro aesthetic with modern functionality Easy setup - no accounts or cloud services required Professional quality suitable for business use Regular updates with new features and themes One-time premium purchase, no recurring fees Privacy-focused: all data stays on your device Create rotating announcements, display live information, or simply enjoy the nostalgic charm of classic split-flap boards. Download free and upgrade to premium anytime for advanced features. Minimum Requirements: iOS 18+, iPadOS 18+, tvOS 15+

About

Nova Stashy

Access and manage your self-hosted media library on your iPhone or iPad. Browse, search, and stream content with a clean, fast interface. Download media for offline viewing and enjoy a private experience with no tracking.

Highlights
  • Browse scenes, performers, studios
  • Search, sort, filter, favorite, rate metadata
  • Native player with Picture in Picture
  • Download scenes for offline viewing
  • Direct local network downloads
  • Private by design, no tracking
Features
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Nova Stashy is a native iPhone and iPad client for your self-hosted Stash media server. Enter your server address, connect instantly, and browse your entire library from your device. Stash handles your media. Nova Stashy gives you a clean, fast iOS interface to explore it. BROWSE & SEARCH - Browse scenes, performers, and studios in a native dark-mode interface. - Search, sort, filter, favourite, rate, and edit supported metadata. - Global Library Search finds scenes, performers, and studios together from Home. THE PLAYER - Nova Stashy's own player, built on Apple's playback engine. - Scenes start fast. The original file plays directly when your device can decode it, and falls back to your server's conversion when it cannot. - Markers from your server appear on the scrubber, with buttons to jump between them. - Drag the scrubber to see a preview picture of that moment. - Double-tap to skip ten seconds, press and hold for double speed, or choose a speed from 0.5x to 2x. - Subtitles and captions, including in Picture in Picture and over AirPlay. - Picture in Picture, AirPlay, and a choice of what happens when you leave the app. - Resume where you left off, or start over. DOWNLOAD & WATCH OFFLINE - Download compatible scenes and keep watching when your server is unavailable. - Direct Downloads use your local network for dramatically faster transfers. - An Offline Home keeps your saved scenes and Continue Watching at hand. - Markers, subtitles and preview pictures are saved with a download. - Set a storage limit, track usage, and manage downloads with swipe or multi-select. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No accounts, no analytics, no advertising, no third-party tracking. - Credentials are stored in Apple Keychain; downloads stay on your device. - Optional Face ID lock for the app. - All content comes from the Stash server you configure. Requires a running self-hosted Stash server and iOS 17 or later.

Screenshots

split4 screens
Nova Stashy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: split at Free against Nova Stashy's $2.99. Nova Stashy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, 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

split is free to download; Nova Stashy costs $2.99 up front. split sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nova Stashy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

split ships an update every 3 weeks, Nova Stashy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
split versus Nova Stashy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersplitNova Stashy
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGregory DolderHenry Ling

In-app purchases

1 purchases

split

One-time1
  • Premium Features2 variants$0.99
None

Nova Stashy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is split free?
split is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nova Stashy free?
Nova Stashy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do split or Nova Stashy have ads?
Neither split nor Nova Stashy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, split or Nova Stashy?
split ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nova Stashy fortnightly. Most recently, split was updated on September 27, 2026 and Nova Stashy on September 29, 2026.

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