# Port4lio vs Newbook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Newbook at 89% against Port4lio's 22%. Newbook also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (784 vs 2). Port4lio's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Port4lio sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Newbook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Newbook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newbook has 784 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Port4lio's written reviews are positive against 89% of Newbook's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Port4lio | Newbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/port4lio/id1067633956/reviews) | **[4.5 (784 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newbook/id1316969583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **784** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Zverev](https://appshunter.io/developer/567722897) | [Newbook Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692601073) |

## What reviewers say

### Port4lio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/port4lio/id1067633956)

This app connects models with agencies and employers, allowing models to create professional portfolios and find job opportunities. Agencies can discover talent and post casting calls.

**Highlights:** Create professional online portfolios, Receive notifications for casting calls, Apply for job proposals, Search for models worldwide, Post casting calls and job offers, Discover new faces and professional models

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get promoted  for 1 day | $2.99 | one-time |
| Standard subscription for a mo | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get promoted  for 7 days | $9.99 | one-time |
| PRO subscription for a month | $9.99 | one-time |
| Standard subscription for a ye | $49.99 | one-time |
| PRO subscription for a year | $99.99 | one-time |


### Newbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newbook/id1316969583)

This app helps models and content creators manage their careers by connecting them with brands for paid jobs. Discover opportunities, apply for castings, and receive payments directly within the platform. Build your portfolio and get discovered by top companies.

**Highlights:** Personal portfolios, Direct bookings, Option requests, Castings, Messaging, Electronic payment

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $47.95 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and enjoyable booking process
- 💰 Fast and direct payments
- 🔒 Verified platform and clients
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🤝 Direct client communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Strict subscription requirements for submissions
- 🗓️ Expired job listings still visible
- 🔍 Lack of location/filter options
- 🐛 Buggy app with connectivity issues
- 💤 Slow account approval process

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
- Profile editing not saving properly
- Instagram integration not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add video submission option
- Implement location/filter options
- Automatically remove expired job listings
- Improve account approval and support response time
- Allow models to set rates for additional services (hair, makeup, styling)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Port4lio free?

Port4lio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Newbook free?

Newbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Port4lio or Newbook?

Newbook is rated higher. Port4lio averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Newbook averages 4.5 from 784 ratings.

### Do Port4lio or Newbook have ads?

Neither Port4lio nor Newbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Port4lio or Newbook?

Port4lio ships an update monthly, and Newbook monthly. Most recently, Port4lio was updated on October 17, 2026 and Newbook on October 29, 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.*