By PBS
Report updated Apr 20, 2026
Overview · Full Intel report in progress
NOVA Elements is an established education app that is completely free. With a 4.1/5 rating from 255 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What is NOVA Elements?
Current Momentum
v1.4 · 82mo ago
ZombieLast updated 2487d ago. 4 versions tracked.
What makes this app unique?
How Is The App's Momentum Right Now?
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What Are The Key Features?
A digital interface allowing users to explore the properties and structure of chemical elements.
An interactive gaming experience hosted by David Pogue focused on chemistry concepts.
Access to the two-hour NOVA documentary program exploring the nature of elements.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
PBS
Providing public access to educational, documentary, and cultural content. Supporting local public media through a mission-driven digital platform.
Portfolio
5
Apps
Who is PBS?
PBS leverages a unique institutional model where digital distribution is tethered to local station membership, creating a moat built on public trust and exclusive educational content that commercial streamers cannot replicate. Their strategy relies on the 'Passport' membership tier to gate premium library access, effectively turning the app into a conversion funnel for local station donations. The primary strategic tension lies in balancing the need for modern, high-friction technical updates against the constraints of a decentralized, non-profit funding structure that limits rapid content scaling.
Who is PBS for?
- Viewers interested in high-quality educational
- Historical
- Documentary content who value public media
- Local station support
Portfolio momentum
Released 5 updates across 4 apps in the last 6 months, with the flagship streaming app receiving a major update within the last 16 days.
What other apps does PBS make?
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What do users think recently?
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What is the competitive landscape for NOVA Elements?
How's The Education Market?
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SWOT, key takeaways & outlook
The outtake for NOVA Elements
Key Takeaways
While the app offers high-quality educational content, recent user feedback indicates significant technical issues with video playback and compatibility with newer iOS versions.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
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