# Backstage - Casting Calls — user reviews > 268 indexed App Store user reviews of Backstage by Backstage LLC, rated 4.70/5 from 18,700 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstage-casting-calls/id1215380527/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstage-casting-calls/id1215380527.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 16,103 · 4★ 1,365 · 3★ 538 · 2★ 197 · 1★ 497 ## What do users think of Backstage? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Great platform for finding acting jobs - 👍 Easy to use interface - 💡 Helpful for building an acting resume - 🚀 Efficient way to search for and apply to roles **Cons** - 🐛 Subscription issues and billing problems - 🔒 Lack of customer service and support - 🐛 Buggy app with crashing and loading issues - 💰 Expensive subscription fees **Commonly reported bugs** - App repeatedly logs users out - Inability to upload media/headshots - Casting calls not loading properly - Notification system not working as expected **Most requested features** - Add ability to save specific job postings - Improve search filtering options - Integrate calendar download for audition dates - Provide more detailed job information in app ## Newest reviews (11 of 268) ### 2/5 — Needs a bit of work *2026-08-08, version 2026.26* I want to start with saying you can’t really do quite literally anything before buying a subscription but everything is just a bit confusing with the wording and way it’s set up. They also won’t make your profile public unless you buy a membership so you wouldn’t be able to reach out to anybody looking for candidates unless you pay money anyways. The ad for this app looked good so I had high hopes since I am a young actor and was looking for some more opportunities in my area even then it only showed me jobs out of my age range and far away from where I live so that was annoying. not only could I not find much similar to what I was looking for but even if I did I wouldn’t be able to reach out or audition without whipping out my credit card. Just letting you guys know it’s not free but hey maybe if you tried with a subscription it would be different. ### 2/5 — Not as Good as it Should Be *2026-06-25, version 2026.20* This app is frustrating. Despite multiple attempts to save filters for jobs, I keep getting irrelevant results. I live in New Mexico. I can’t get notifications about results locally. I get notifications about jobs around the world. I’ve used other applications like this, so my only conclusion is that it just doesn’t work correctly. ### 2/5 — App is being buggy *2026-06-24, version 2026.20* I’m trying to put down my skills, links, resume, highlights, credits, etc. But the app is telling me that there’s a network error. I tried deleting and reinstalling, nothing worked. I logged out and it still kept sending me the same error. ### 4/5 — Super Helpful *2026-04-12, version 2026.11* Super easy to find casting calls. You can even search for crew opportunities. Great app. Although you do have to pay. ### 4/5 — Decent *2026-04-09* I’m still waiting to connect with a gig through this personally, but friends have recommended it. So far I like it. My only critique is having a “remember me” option. I keep getting notifications and having to log in when I open them just brings me to the general posting page. I would like to see the posts I get notifications for 😅 **Developer response:** Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We have a feature called a saved search, which allows you to save your filters and simply tap on the name of the saved search to activate the filters and bypass the need to manually fill it out each time you visit the app/website. Please feel free to reach out to our support team at customers@backstage.com if you'd like detailed instructions. ### 3/5 — New UI sucks *2026-04-03, version 2026.9* Just updated yesterday and I cannot find the filter button. I have specific ones that I use depending on where I’m at and now I can’t find any with this new UI. ### 3/5 — Teen Actors *2026-03-27, version 2026.9* As a teen model/actor there are less jobs available on this platform, but it’s only my second day using it…. So this isn’t a permanent rating. Once I see more options or start getting jobs that can change. ### 1/5 — Have to pay *2026-03-02, version 2026.6* No one wants to pay for a job be fr ### 1/5 — Waste *2026-02-22, version 2026.6* Not worth the purchase. Limited options and will not issue a refund ### 4/5 — Good! Except for the location filter *2026-02-18, version 2026.6* I’ve had a pretty easy time using the app, except for when I try to filter by location. Each time I open the sliding scale for selecting distance from a specific location, the app freezes and will not select any option. Even when I close the filter option, the sliding scale remains on screen, regardless of if I hit the X to close it out. Frustrating for trying to find jobs based on where I am that day. ### 4/5 — Age *2026-02-16, version 2026.5* Ive been seeing this app all over social media and wanted to give it a try! Though im unsure if its able for 15 year olds? ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Good for freelancers, HORRID for employers *2026-06-27, version 2026.20* Why does no one care that you can’t properly view submissions? It’s been years without this feature, and as someone who creates listings often, this is unacceptable. ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money *2026-06-11, version 2025.29* They have bots posting fake auditions this is a scam Update: to the dev responding. Stop your lying this has been pointed out on multiple message boards this is 100% a scam. “We assure you” Translation we have no factual information to back your claim and we scam you daily. Fire these devs and hire people who can actually sort through fake postings. ### 1/5 — Update *2026-06-04, version 2026.17* The new update removed all my pre existing cover letters. ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money *2026-06-04, version 2025.29* They have bots posting fake auditions this is a scam ### 1/5 — It is a money trap *2026-04-25, version 2026.13* The concept sounds great. No free trial. You pay $20 to try, and realize that the app is useless especially for UGC content creators. They just keep sending you fake job posting that no one ever gets back. ### 1/5 — 👎🏽 *2026-04-13, version 2026.11* Doesn’t allow me to edit anything on my account, and I no longer can log in using my email attached, only allows logins via apple and google. ### 1/5 — impossible to cancel *2026-04-01, version 2026.9* we subscribed to this program and it has been extremely difficult to cancel ### 1/5 — You have to pay to MAYBE get a job *2026-03-30, version 2026.9* It is what it is but, most people are probably looking for something you don’t have to pay to find gigs for. If you just want to find/apply to gigs for free this is not for you. ### 1/5 — the “free trial” is not free *2026-03-12, version 2026.6* do not offer a free trial if it isn’t free. that is outrageous and now i can’t download any apps because i didn’t have the funds for it (luckily), but now i also can’t update my apps. WTF edit: No it didn’t end, lol. This app literally used incorrect phrasing and advertising. Do not recommend, it’s all paywalled, and the app itself isn’t that revolutionary to do anything. They’re lucky I didn’t have the funds, but if I did, i’d be disputing. ### 1/5 — the “free trial” is not free *2026-03-06, version 2026.6* do not offer a free trial if it isn’t free. that is outrageous and now i can’t download any apps because i didn’t have the funds for it (luckily), but now i also can’t update my apps. WTF ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — A bug? *2026-07-26, version 2026.24* There appears to be a bug. I have been using the mobile version everyday and there no longer is a filter section. At first i thought i was crazy. But it isngone ### 5/5 — 🏆 *2026-07-17, version 2026.22* ❤️ ### 5/5 — Best thing I ever did for my career! *2026-05-29, version 2026.16* Over 25 years in radio, over the last few years I’ve been dabbling in VO. Tried other P2P’s with varied success. Decided to give Backstage a shot, booked a commercial that played during the Super Bowl and it catapulted my career. Got signed by an agent, but still book consistently and independently through Backstage. Thankful for the opportunities and ease of auditioning. 🙏🏻 ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2026-05-04, version 2026.14* Love it. It’s simple to use. Very user friendly. ### 5/5 — Saved my life *2026-04-16, version 2026.12* You ### 5/5 — Love it! *2026-04-11, version 2026.11* I love this app! I have always wanted to be an actor/singer and this app is really helping me achieve my dreams. I do wish that there were more roles for children/teens as me (13) and my sister (9) would really like to audition for more stuff. However, I know that this is out of the app’s control and this app works great! Edit: I recently signed up for the yearly payment, and I’ve realised that there are many children’s roles in this app. Thank you Backstage! ### 5/5 — JESUS LOOKING FOR A JOB *2026-03-12, version 2026.7* great app ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-03-09, version 2026.6* Backstage is pretty cool I have seen a lot of things that I can relate and act for without an agent and to build a resume to get an agent after also some agents might see your profile and contact you and what I love about this app is that this app is for beginners like if you are good at acting you could save money the go on other platforms which is great if you want to be on tv shows and most agents want you to have a website because mostly everything happens there. SO YOU SHOULD BUY THIS IF YOU ARE SERIOUS OF BECOMING AN ACTOR. ALSO ALL THE PEOPLE SAYING ITS TO EXPENSIVE BECOMING AN ACTOR IS EXPENSIVE SO IF YOU REALLY WANT TO BECOME AN ACTOR YOU WONT CRY ABOUT THE PRICE YOU WOULD SAVE UP FOR IT? ### 5/5 — Love backstage. *2026-02-19, version 2026.6* Gotten so many student film / short film opportunities ### 5/5 — Love *2026-02-04, version 2026.3* I love love love Backstage. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*