Nova vs Carnival
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
Carnival
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Carnival is a premier media player designed to directly stream and browse videos, photos, and documents stored on your home NAS (Network Attached Storage) or Windows / Mac / Linux PC via SMB. Enjoy your vast media library instantly without taking up precious device storage! KEY FEATURES: ◆ Seamless NAS & SMB Connection - Automatic local network server discovery - Full SMB2 & SMB3 support for ultra-fast, secure streaming - Guest and authenticated logins with secure credential storage - Biometric protection (Face ID / Touch ID) for private folders and servers ◆ High-Performance Video Player - Instant, buffer-free playback directly from your network shares - Crystal-clear 4K and HDR (EDR) video playback support - Long-press for 2.0x speed playback (intuitive YouTube style) - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and background audio playback - Customizable skip intervals and automatic playback position resume ◆ Fast, Fluid Image & Document Reader - Smooth paging through images and archives stored on your NAS - Dual-page spread, right-to-left, left-to-right, and vertical scrolling modes - Smart margin fitting and eye-friendly color filters - Automatic folder-level reading progress tracking and resume ◆ Privacy & Convenience First - Zero device storage wasted: stream everything on demand - Quick access with comprehensive playback history and bookmarks - App Lock with Face ID / Touch ID to keep your private files secure Turn your local home network into your ultimate private entertainment hub with Carnival!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Carnival at every 5 days against Nova's every 2 months. Nova's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Nova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Carnival sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Nova ships an update every 2 months, Carnival every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Nova | Carnival |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ANAS BOUKETIR | Eiji Shibayama |
In-app purchases
Nova
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
Carnival
- Carnival Pro(月額)$1.991 Month
- Carnival Pro(年額)$11.991 Year
- Carnival Pro(買い切り)$34.99









