Trovu vs StreamNova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trovu
Stream your personal media libraries from Jellyfin and Plex with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy direct playback of most formats, browse your collection, and track viewing progress. Download content for offline viewing with a Pro subscription.
- Connect to Jellyfin and Plex servers
- Direct playback of common media formats
- Browse and search media libraries
- Automatic progress tracking
- Offline downloads (Pro feature)
- Live TV streaming
- Trakt sync
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Trovu brings your personal Jellyfin and Plex libraries to a fast, familiar player made for touch. Connect your server, choose something to watch or listen to, and press play. Browse in portrait or landscape, explore your collection, and pick up where you left off. PLAY MORE. TRANSCODE LESS. Trovu plays most common media formats directly on your device, reducing the need for server transcoding. Supported formats include H.264, HEVC, AV1, VP9, MKV, MP4, WebM, and more. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, AAC, FLAC, and other common audio formats are supported. DTS and TrueHD audio is automatically decoded when needed. Embedded and server-provided subtitles are supported in formats including SRT, ASS, PGS, and VTT. You don't need to know anything about codecs or containers. Press play and Trovu handles the rest. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Connect to Jellyfin and Plex media servers • Direct playback for most common video, audio, and subtitle formats • Browse movies, TV shows, seasons, and episodes • Enjoy your music library with albums, artists, and artwork • Search your library and find something to watch • Continue watching with automatic progress tracking • See thumbnail previews while scrubbing, when available • Explore cast and crew with full filmographies • Sort and filter by genre, year, rating, and more • Watch Live TV from supported media servers • Quick Connect sign-in for Jellyfin • Trakt sync for watched history and progress • Touch playback controls and layouts for portrait and landscape DOWNLOAD NOW. WATCH ANYWHERE. Save movies and episodes before you travel, then watch your downloaded titles without a connection. Choose download quality, manage storage, and keep your favourites ready for your next journey. Offline downloads require Trovu Pro, available as an in-app purchase. PRICING Streaming playback is completely free, with no resolution paywall, time limits, or expiring playback trials. Trovu Pro adds three convenience features: • Download movies and episodes for offline viewing • Connect and switch between multiple media servers • Request new titles through your own Seerr server Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or make a one-time lifetime purchase. Going Pro also supports ongoing development. BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD Trovu is a client application for your personal media library. It requires access to an existing Jellyfin or Plex Media Server. Trovu does not include or supply movies, TV shows, music, or TV channels. Learn more about setting up a server at jellyfin.org or plex.tv/media-server. Terms of Use: https://www.trovuplayer.com/terms
StreamNova
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StreamNova is a private media hosting and playback service for media that customers own or are authorized to use. Sign in with your existing StreamNova username and password or use Quick Connect. The app connects automatically to the StreamNova service, so there is no server address to enter or configure. Features include: • Browse your private media library • Search your library • Resume playback across sessions • Select available subtitles and audio tracks • Download supported media for playback within StreamNova • Use native iPhone and iPad playback controls • Sign in with a password or Quick Connect • Sign out using the explicit Logout button in Settings An existing StreamNova account is required. Account creation, subscription purchase, and subscription management are not available in the app. StreamNova provides private hosting and playback functionality; it does not supply a catalog of movies, television channels, shows, or other media. No subscriptions or digital content are sold through the app, and the app contains no external payment links.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StreamNova at none against Trovu's 3. StreamNova also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Trovu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. StreamNova asks for nothing beyond the download.
Trovu ships an update every 5 days, StreamNova every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trovu | StreamNova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BetterSIM | Stephen Hawes |
In-app purchases
Trovu
- Trovu Pro Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- Trovu Pro Yearly1 Month trial$6.991 Year
- Trovu Pro Lifetime$14.99
StreamNova
No in-app purchases








