# Nova vs COSMOTE Mobile Security

The clearest difference is rating: Nova at 4.6 against COSMOTE Mobile Security's 3.0. Nova also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (437 vs 1). COSMOTE Mobile Security's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Nova holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nova has 437 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Nova's written reviews are positive against 13% of COSMOTE Mobile Security's.

Nova ships an update fortnightly, COSMOTE Mobile Security every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova | COSMOTE Mobile Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (437 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova/id990620397/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmote-mobile-security/id1213366267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **437** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 48 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NOVA TELECOMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA SINGLE MEMBER S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667876112) | [COSMOTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/479520799) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova/id990620397)

This application offers a streamlined and intuitive interface to manage your services and bills. It provides quick access to payment pages, personalized service customizations, and improved navigation for efficient account management. Enjoy a faster and more responsive user experience designed to simplify your daily life.

**Highlights:** Modernized, intuitive interface, Simplified bill viewing and payment, Service and account customization, Improved navigation for quick access, Enhanced speed and responsiveness

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use (some users)
- 👍 Great company (some users)
- 👍 Nice app (some users)
- 👍 Informative and straightforward (some users)
- 👍 Excellent customer service (some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Worst UI/UX experience
- 🐛 Slow load times
- 🐛 Unable to log in
- 🐛 Missing payment records
- 🐛 Payment process complicated

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- App not working
- App freezes
- App doesn't open
- Black screen on opening

**Requested features**

- Redesign app with modern examples
- Correct year in notifications
- Simpler payment method with card
- Add PayPal as payment option
- Add Apple Pay as payment option


### COSMOTE Mobile Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmote-mobile-security/id1213366267)

Browse the internet, shop online, and perform transactions with confidence. Receive notifications for unsecured Wi-Fi connections and safely open links from SMS messages. Ensure your device's operating system stays updated for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Unsecured Wi-Fi notifications, Safe SMS link opening, Automatic OS updates, Secure online transactions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova free?

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

### Is COSMOTE Mobile Security free?

COSMOTE Mobile Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nova or COSMOTE Mobile Security?

Nova is rated higher. Nova averages 4.6 out of 5 from 437 ratings, while COSMOTE Mobile Security averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nova or COSMOTE Mobile Security have ads?

Neither Nova nor COSMOTE Mobile Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nova or COSMOTE Mobile Security?

Nova ships an update fortnightly, and COSMOTE Mobile Security every 13 months. Most recently, Nova was updated on November 1, 2026 and COSMOTE Mobile Security on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*