StealthOS vs Nova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StealthOS
This app provides a secure, private browsing experience with advanced anti-fingerprinting, built-in Tor, and encrypted storage. It offers an on-device AI assistant and a virtual desktop environment for enhanced productivity and research.
- Anti-fingerprinting technology
- Built-in Tor browser
- AES-256 encrypted storage
- On-device AI assistant
- Virtual desktop environment
- Password manager with TOTP
- AI-powered phishing detection
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Private browser with Tor, PGP encryption, password manager and encrypted vault in one app. No account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays encrypted on your iPhone. StealthOS puts a whole private workspace inside iOS: a browser that resists fingerprinting and warns you about phishing, real PGP for your messages, AES-256 storage for your files and passwords, built-in Tor, and end-to-end encrypted chat with voice and video. All of it behind an app lock with Face ID and a recovery key. PGP AND OPENPGP ENCRYPTION Real PGP, not a lookalike. What you write here opens in the tools everyone else uses. - Encrypt, decrypt, sign and verify with OpenPGP - Works with GnuPG, GPG, Proton Mail, Thunderbird and Kleopatra - Ed25519, Curve25519, Brainpool and RSA keys up to 4096 bit - Keyring with fingerprint verification, so you know who you are writing to - Share a public key or an encrypted message as a .asc file - Spot PGP blocks on a web page and open them in one tap PRIVATE BROWSER - Anti-fingerprint protection for Canvas, WebGL, Audio, Fonts, Timezone, Screen and Navigator - Phishing warnings for fake login pages, scam sites and look-alike domains - Block any website from reaching your camera or microphone - WebRTC leak blocking and HTTPS-first browsing - Encrypted history, bookmarks and downloads, with session restore - Address bar suggestions computed offline, so what you type stays on the device - DNS-over-HTTPS and proxy support TOR BROWSER BUILT IN - Tor with .onion support, no second app to install - Kill switch if Tor or your proxy drops - New circuit on demand PASSWORD MANAGER AND ENCRYPTED VAULT - AES-256-GCM storage with keys protected by the Secure Enclave - Fills usernames, passwords and two-factor codes into websites - Password generator and strength scoring - TOTP two-factor codes with QR scanning - File manager for documents, photos and downloads, with an image, video and Markdown viewer ENCRYPTED CHAT, VOICE AND VIDEO - End-to-end encrypted messaging, voice calls and video calls - Peer-to-peer nearby, or through a relay when you are apart - Open-source StealthRelay you can host yourself - Route the app's traffic through your own relay - Pools stay alive while you are offline, so friends keep talking APP LOCK, SNAPSHOTS AND DURESS - App lock with password, Face ID and a one-time recovery key - One encrypted snapshot holds your files, passwords, notes, browser data and settings - Locked with your passkey alone, so it restores after a reset or a new install - Keep it in Files or iCloud Drive. We keep no copy and cannot recover it for you - Duress password that wipes everything on entry AI ASSISTANT - Writing, coding, tutoring, planning, research and analysis profiles - Voice mode, web research, calculator, weather and file tools - Runs on device. Needs iOS 26 or later with Apple Intelligence NOTES, DESKTOP AND TOOLS - Notes with voice, reminders, transcription, summaries and checklists - Virtual desktop with movable windows, folders and themes, on iPhone and iPad - 15+ built-in apps and multiplayer games PREMIUM - Up to 10 device fingerprint profiles - SSH Terminal and Linux Shell - Code Editor with syntax highlighting - NetMap network inspector PRIVACY BY DESIGN - No account, no sign-up, no email - No ads and no tracking across apps or websites - Your files, passwords, notes and history are encrypted on your device - Core features work with no connection at all Terms of Use: https://www.stealthos.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.stealthos.app/privacy
Nova
This browser offers a fast, private, and visually appealing web experience. It features built-in ad blocking, tracker protection, and app lock for enhanced security. Customize your browsing with dark mode and dynamic themes.
- Built-in Ad Blocker & Tracker Protection
- PIN Lock for Browser Security
- True Dark Mode & Custom Themes
- Smart Download Manager
- Voice Search & Custom Search Engines
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The Ultimate Fast, Private & AdBlock Video Browser. Welcome to Nova Browser — the premier mobile web browser engineered for speed, privacy, and flawless ad-free media streaming. Say goodbye to intrusive video ads, annoying popups, and aggressive trackers. Nova provides an ultra-fast, secure, and aesthetically stunning browsing environment tailored for modern iOS users. WHY CHOOSE NOVA ADBLOCK BROWSER? • Advanced AdBlock & Popup Shield Browse websites up to 3x faster without annoying popups, banner ads, or video pre-rolls. Nova automatically filters out intrusive scripts, reducing mobile data consumption by up to 40% while extending battery life. • Ad-Free Video Streaming Experience Stream your favorite online videos without ad interruptions. Enjoy smooth, high-definition media playback with optimized buffer handling and picture-in-picture capability. • Absolute Privacy & Built-In App Lock Keep your browsing activity completely private. Protect your entire browser with a secure PIN code lock. Nova automatically purges temporary data and guards your digital footprint against third-party analytics. • Algorithmic True Dark Mode Protect your eyes during night browsing. Nova’s intelligent dark mode forces dark themes onto websites, beautifully blended with obsidian glass aesthetics. • Smart Download Manager & File Preview Effortlessly download, view, and organize images, videos, and documents with built-in preview thumbnails. • Voice Search & Flexible Search Engines Navigate hands-free with instant voice search. Easily switch between Google, DuckDuckGo, Bing, and other privacy-first search engines. UNLOCK NOVA PRO (In-App Purchase): Upgrade to Nova Pro for an unrestricted, premium browsing experience! • 100% Ad-Free Experience: Remove all interstitial and in-app ads. • Continuous Speed & Updates: Get instant access to priority updates and advanced filter lists. Subscription Plans: • Nova Pro Monthly: $3.99 per month • Nova Pro Yearly: $19.99 per year (Best Value - Save 60%) Payment & Subscription Details (App Store Policy): • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. • Disclaimer: While Nova blocks the vast majority of intrusive ads and popups, some website-injected ads may occasionally bypass filters. We cannot control 100% of third-party web content. Legal Links: Privacy Policy: https://novabrowser.lovestoblog.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: StealthOS at 5.0 against Nova's 4.4. StealthOS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Nova's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. StealthOS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Nova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StealthOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
StealthOS ships an update weekly, Nova every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | StealthOS | Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 4.4 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 9 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Olib AI | ANAS BOUKETIR |
Customer experience
StealthOS
Nova
In-app purchases
StealthOS
- Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$49.991 Year
Nova
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$9.991 Year







