# Actors Access vs Source & Cast

The clearest difference is rating: Source & Cast at 4.7 against Actors Access's 2.6. Source & Cast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). Actors Access's advantage is chart position (#60 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Actors Access sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Source & Cast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Source & Cast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source & Cast has 711 ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Actors Access's written reviews are positive against 40% of Source & Cast's.

Actors Access ships an update every 6 months, Source & Cast every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Actors Access | Source & Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actors-access/id1210208241/reviews) | **[4.7 (711 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-and-cast/id1584013396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **711** |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Breakdown Services, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/371783589) | [Syngency, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/692382372) |

## What reviewers say

### Actors Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actors-access/id1210208241)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily submit yourself and audition for casting calls directly from your device. Access available roles, receive important notifications, and manage your audition materials. Requires a paid membership for full submission features.

**Highlights:** Submit for casting calls, Audition for roles, View posted roles, Receive audition notifications, Send self-tape auditions, Join live audition sessions, Download audition sides

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Actors Access Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Convenient for submitting
- 💡 Helpful notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to website
- 🚫 Cannot access profile or cMail
- 💤 Outdated/redundant notifications
- 📤 Issues with uploading and submitting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent or missing data
- Login issues
- Slow or unreliable uploads

**Requested features**

- Add cMail access
- Improve filtering and sorting options
- Allow profile editing on app
- Provide print functionality for sides
- Better integration with website features


### Source & Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-and-cast/id1584013396)

Manage your acting, modeling, or influencer career with this app. Submit for roles, track bookings, and organize your schedule. Create professional profiles and manage your details easily.

**Highlights:** Submit for background roles, View and accept bookings, Manage calendar and call times, Create and manage profile imagery, Update personal details and contact info, Receive automatic role notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate interface
- 🤝 Successful casting opportunities and networking
- ✅ Effective for submitting to roles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes during picture uploads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and black screen issues
- 🐛 Premium/Standard choice screen stuck and unresponsive
- 💰 Paid subscription model for casting information
- ⏰ Time-sensitive casting opportunities missed due to app failures

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes at picture submission stage
- Black screen preventing access to any features
- Premium or Standard choice screen locks up and won't scroll or close
- App fails to open after installation
- Frequent glitches to notification screens

**Requested features**

- Fix notification system to prevent duplicate notifications
- Implement working edit submission feature
- Add ability to scroll and navigate past premium choice screen
- Improve app stability and prevent crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Actors Access free?

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

### Is Source & Cast free?

Source & Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Actors Access or Source & Cast?

Source & Cast is rated higher. Actors Access averages 2.6 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Source & Cast averages 4.7 from 711 ratings.

### Do Actors Access or Source & Cast have ads?

Actors Access shows ads; Source & Cast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Actors Access or Source & Cast?

Actors Access ships an update every 6 months, and Source & Cast every 5 weeks. Most recently, Actors Access was updated on September 24, 2026 and Source & Cast on September 21, 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.*