NOVA: The Creative Network

• Nova Pro (Monthly) — $12.99/month
• Nova Pro (Monthly) — $99.99/year ($8.33/mo)
• Nova Pro (Day Pass) — $3.99

Last verified 6 Aug 2026

4.3 1140 ratings · App Store

1. 1/5Not looking out for the little guy

   Unfortunately because Nova allows job listings to be posted without set rates, most of the listing are “$TBD,” taking advantage of people’s desperation for work and making them barter their wages rather than decide if they want to take a job based on the proposed rate. It’s wasted much of my time trying to negotiate with people just looking for cheap labor, which I don’t think is Nova’s intended purpose. Additionally, many of the postings require you to reach out via email and “audition” your work— I was asked by one company that posted to “submit 2-3 ideas for a campaign and then we’ll decide if we want to work with you/what your rate will be.” Overall a huge waste of time unless you have established Nova connects or a lot of celebrities visible on your profile. I think the app developers are doing users a disservice with the $TBD option— it’s worth it to note that in the state of California it is illegal to post a job listing without wages visible. Not sure why this does not apply to freelance jobs for creatives, but disappointing that Nova cares more about satisfying clients/businesses than helping freelancers/creatives.

   cchowell · 6 Aug 2026

2. 1/5It was great until they started charging

   Nova was free for awhile and it was a great app. Lots of job postings. I even got a gig off of it once. Today I logged on and noticed you can no longer apply to the jobs unless you have a pro account which is $99/year. App is pointless if you don’t pay for the pro account. The industry is slow as it is and everyone is already financially struggling. That’s why we are looking for jobs. Most of us can’t afford an extra fee. If they were adding a feature so they could start charging for a pro version that would be one thing but they are taking every feature away from the free version. They are about to lose a lot of users. Sorry Nova. Thanks for providing a great, free app for so long. I can’t afford the pro version so I will be logging off.

   hayleyyhughes · 6 Aug 2026

3. 1/5The paywall restricts too much of the app

   this app was something I loved coming to as a way to view potential opportunities and showcase my work and I loved that it was free on top of it all. now that it has a paywall I feel it changes the whole mission of being a tool for creatives. here’s the thing… i understand people and services need to make money in order to operate and adding an optional “Pro” version of the app is sometimes necessary to keep the platform afloat. however, i believe they lock too many things behind the Pro version. i would still enjoy the app if i had a limited number of jobs i could apply to within a select time frame; or could view other’s social media or website links for free. i can’t even filter the jobs by role anymore as that is locked behind the pro version as well. this app is virtually useless until i spend money on it which is frankly sad to see for an app that had so much potential.

   cencere_ · 6 Aug 2026

4. 1/5Pay wall for an app that helps you make money?

   I mean title says it all. I’m a professional creative with 8 years of experience. I’ve worked on big budget productions in the commercial space and aside from word of mouth, applying to jobs is how I get my freelance or staff positions. I heard about the app from a fellow creative and thought this would be a perfect opportunity to be more direct and build a client base. Now I have to pay for the privilege of applying for a job. How can someone with my set of skills who NEEDS cash in this ever evolving business be expected to pay for this when I already pay for my tools, website, etc. this is another way the consumer is being juiced for everything they’re worth. This is disgusting. A waste of space on my phone.

   Rob.Ash · 6 Aug 2026

5. 2/5app blocked by major paywall

   so after being here from the start of Nova's development I thought this was an incredible app. this was really needed amongst freelance artists to connect and work together. Its already so hard to have your skillset respected and paid for. IMAGINE my surprise. Waking up today and opening the app and almost every single option is blocked by a hefty paywall. WOW! nobody told me i had to PAY to be a freelancer. i thought it was the other way around! app feels virtually unusable unless youre paying a hefty reoccurring fee. kind of unfortunate. the paywall cuts off and excludes a huge portion of artists looking for work. "ohh but we add the paywall to make sure everyone whos on the app is serious about work" ... then why did i have to submit an application with references and links to my work? cant you see im a real worker? i waited 4 weeks to get accepted... now i have to go thru a paywall? you can imagine my frustration with this. im a freelancer. not a rich guy. i cant possibly afford this in the state of the world we're in rn.

   Monte Podium · 6 Aug 2026

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