# The Nova Grid vs Sprout Quest 2

The clearest difference is ads: The Nova Grid at none against Sprout Quest 2's shown. Sprout Quest 2's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Nova Grid ships an update every 10 days, Sprout Quest 2 every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Nova Grid | Sprout Quest 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Size | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gerhard Ziegler](https://appshunter.io/developer/6812705379) | [HRIN PLENET FARM TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/6815109458) |

## What reviewers say

### The Nova Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-nova-grid/id6812705377)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sprout Quest 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprout-quest-2/id6815109456)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Nova Grid free?

The Nova Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sprout Quest 2 free?

Sprout Quest 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do The Nova Grid or Sprout Quest 2 have ads?

Sprout Quest 2 shows ads; The Nova Grid does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Nova Grid or Sprout Quest 2?

The Nova Grid ships an update every 10 days, and Sprout Quest 2 every 5 days. Most recently, The Nova Grid was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sprout Quest 2 on October 26, 2026.

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