split vs Nova Stashy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Authentic split-flap flip animation
- Customizable messages with line breaks
- Live weather and stock feeds
- Multiple display themes
- Message scheduling
- Cross-platform support
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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+
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
split ships an update every 3 weeks, Nova Stashy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | split | Nova Stashy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gregory Dolder | Henry Ling |
In-app purchases
split
- Premium Features2 variants$0.99
Nova Stashy
No in-app purchases









