| Feature | Free | Prime | | :--- | :---: | :---: | | Desktop grid | Up to 9x7 | Up to 12x12 | | Gestures | None | All | | App drawer tabs/folders | No | Yes | | Hide apps | No | Yes | | Unread badges | No | Yes | | Backup/restore | Manual only | Cloud + auto | | Dock pages | 1 | Up to 5 |
Before posting a question in the Nova Prime thread, search the last 10 pages. Chances are, your issue was solved last Tuesday. And always, always post your Nova Backup version, Android build number, and root status. The XDA community rewards detail with solutions.
If you use more than 5 gestures, want a clean drawer, or flash ROMs often (backup/restore), Prime is essential. For basic grid & icon pack use, free is sufficient.
For the Developer:
Before we dive into the XDA rabbit hole, let’s establish the foundation.