GhostGuard vs Nova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GhostGuard
Instantly shield yourself from common cyber threats like phishing emails and suspicious texts. This utility app provides one-tap protection against prevalent online attacks, making cybersecurity accessible to everyone.
- One-tap scam protection
- Phishing email defense
- Suspicious text message blocking
- Cyber attack prevention
- User-friendly interface
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Scam protection from phishing emails to sketchy text messages in only one tap. GhostGuard allows you to protect from the world's most common cyber attacks with the click of a button! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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 ads: GhostGuard at none against Nova's shown. Nova's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. GhostGuard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GhostGuard against 4.9 for Nova. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GhostGuard | Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.9 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Amani Dworkin | ANAS BOUKETIR |
Customer experience
GhostGuard
Nova
In-app purchases
GhostGuard
- Basic$5.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$10.991 Month
Nova
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
