Comparison

Nova vs Runrista

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

Head to head
About

Nova

Features
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Nova is a beautifully designed notebook app powered by AI. Write notes, organize them into notebooks, and let Nova's AI assistant help you think, write, and discover connections. SMART NOTES - Create unlimited notes with rich markdown formatting - Organize with notebooks and tags - Beautiful dark mode support - Works offline - your notes stay on your device AI-POWERED FEATURES - Summarize long notes instantly - Continue writing with AI suggestions - Extract action items automatically - Ask questions about your notes - Find related notes across your library - Smart tag suggestions PRIVACY FIRST - All notes stored locally on your device - No account required - Your data never leaves your device unless you use AI features - AI processing uses secure, encrypted connections FREE TO USE - Unlimited notes and notebooks - 25 AI-powered searches per day - 15 AI summaries per day - Full markdown editor NOVA PRO ($4.99/month) - Unlimited AI features - Priority support - Support independent development Perfect for students, writers, researchers, and anyone who wants a smarter way to capture and organize their thoughts. Download Nova today and experience the future of note-taking. Terms of Use: https://www.novanotes.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.novanotes.app/privacy

About

Runrista

Features
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Runrista is a focused writing app for iPad and iPhone. Write in Markdown, organize your work into projects, and keep everything in one calm writing space. Runrista is built for people who want to write with focus and improve their text without leaving the document. With Runrista you can: • Write and edit in a clean, distraction free editor • Organize documents into projects • Use built in writing analysis directly in the document • Review spelling, long sentences, filler words, repetition, and more • Chat with AI inside the current document • Rewrite passages and explore alternative versions • Fact check claims in your text • Learn your writing style and get more tailored AI help • Export your writing when you are ready Core writing features work without any account. Premium unlocks AI features inside Runrista. To use AI, you connect your own provider and API key in Settings. Runrista is designed to help you stay focused, improve your writing, and keep your work in one place. Privacy Policy: https://runrista.se/privacy Terms of Use: https://runrista.se/terms

Screenshots

Nova4 screens
Runrista4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nova at 15.1 against Runrista's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Nova sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Runrista sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Nova versus Runrista: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNovaRunrista
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCai Yan ZhuDavid Svensson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nova

Subscriptions1
  • Nova Pro$4.991 Month
2 purchases

Runrista

Subscriptions2
  • Runrista Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Runrista Premium Annual$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Nova free?
Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runrista free?
Runrista is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nova or Runrista have ads?
Neither Nova nor Runrista shows ads.

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