# Rova vs Nova

The clearest difference is ads: Rova at none against Nova's shown. Rova also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Nova's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rova sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Nova sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rova ships an update weekly, Nova every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rova | Nova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 157 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Layer Axis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876989295) | [Diep Ngoc Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030690625) |

## What reviewers say

### Rova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rova-ai-chatbot-assistant/id6759121263)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rova Pro Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Rova Pro Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Rova 500 Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rova 1000 Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-smart-ai-assistant/id6761101416)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| AI Master Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rova free?

Rova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nova free?

Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Rova or Nova have ads?

Nova shows ads; Rova does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rova or Nova?

Rova ships an update weekly, and Nova every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rova was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nova on October 28, 2026.

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