Comparison

SpinHello vs Novu

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

Head to head
About

SpinHello

Features
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SpinHello helps you connect with real people in live video conversations matched by mood, with mutual consent before any chat begins. Choose how you’re feeling, tap to spin, preview who you’re about to meet, and decide whether to start the conversation. No long profiles. No endless swiping. Just real-time hellos you control. • Match by mood Pick a vibe like “Just For Laughs,” “Deep Talk,” “Chill Chat,” and more. SpinHello pairs you with someone who chose the same mood. • Preview & consent before chatting Before a conversation starts, you’ll see who you’re about to connect with and can Start, Skip, or Block. You’re not visible or audible until you choose to begin. • Live video conversations Tap once to join and connect face to face. Keep it light, get real, or just say hi during a break. • Safety & control built in You’re always in charge: mute, turn your camera off, skip, block, or report in a tap. Leave any conversation instantly. • Friend connections If you vibe with someone, send a friend request and keep in touch. • Community-first experience SpinHello is designed for positive conversations and respectful behavior. We enforce our policies against abusive behavior and objectionable content. Whether you’re looking for a quick laugh, a meaningful conversation, or just a new face to say hello to, SpinHello makes it easy to connect.

About

Novu

Features
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Novu is a next-generation chat app that completely reimagines how people meet. Here, first impressions are built on real conversation — not a photo. HOW IT WORKS • Discover: Every day, you get a set of profiles. Tap on someone, check out their details, and send a message. • Blurred photos: Photos start out blurred. As you chat, your compatibility grows — and the photo gradually comes into focus. • Match: Once your compatibility reaches 100%, you match — you can both see each other's photos clearly and truly get to know one another. • Privacy: Names stay hidden until you match. No one sees your real name until that moment. WHY NOVU? We focus on conversation over looks, and real compatibility over first glances. No mindless swiping — just meaningful conversations with people who actually want to get to know you. SAFETY • 18+ only. • Zero tolerance for inappropriate content. • One-tap blocking and reporting. • Anyone you block can never see you again. Sign in instantly with Google or Apple, set up your profile, and meet through the power of conversation.

Screenshots

SpinHello4 screens
Novu3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Novu at every 3 days against SpinHello's every 2 weeks. SpinHello's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpinHello ships an update every 2 weeks, Novu every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SpinHello versus Novu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpinHelloNovu
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB77 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperChue LeeOnur Tuna

In-app purchases

None

SpinHello

No in-app purchases

None

Novu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpinHello free?
SpinHello is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Novu free?
Novu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpinHello or Novu have ads?
Neither SpinHello nor Novu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpinHello or Novu?
SpinHello ships an update every 2 weeks, and Novu every 3 days. Most recently, SpinHello was updated on October 30, 2026 and Novu on October 28, 2026.

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