Comparison

Actors Access vs The Mandy Network

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Actors Access

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
Currently charting
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The Actors Access App is the easiest way for Actors Access members to submit themselves and audition for Casting. An Actors Access Plus membership is required in order to submit to roles on this app. Actors Access App free features include: • View roles posted to Actors Access • Receive notifications for auditions and callbacks • Send Eco Cast self-tape auditions • Join an Eco Cast Live session • Download sides • Manage Role Match settings Payment Information: • Monthly subscriptions purchased via the app will be charged to your credit card through your Apple account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24-hours prior to the renewal date. You can manage your subscriptions through the Subscriptions page in Settings. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://actorsaccess.com/termsofservice.html

About

The Mandy Network

This app connects entertainment professionals with job opportunities in film, TV, and theatre. Discover casting calls and crew positions, build your professional profile, and receive custom job alerts. A subscription is required to apply for unlimited roles and access all features.

Highlights
  • Find acting and production jobs
  • Search casting calls and crew positions
  • Create professional profiles
  • Receive custom job alerts
  • Upload unlimited media
  • Apply to jobs
Features
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Find acting and film and TV production jobs – anytime, anywhere! For over 20 years, Mandy has been the go-to platform for performers and production crew professionals building careers across the entertainment industry. Whether you're just starting out, a seasoned actor, or working behind the scenes as a production assistant, camera operator, or editor, the Mandy app helps you find and apply to jobs that match your skills. Discover thousands of casting calls and crew jobs in TV, film, theatre, voiceover, commercials, digital content, and more – across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Why you’ll love the Mandy app: • Search and apply: Find and easily apply to jobs for actors, extras, voiceover artists, models, content creators, editors, camera operators, directors, and other creative professionals. • Custom alerts: Save searches and get notified of new roles that match your preferences. • Unlimited media uploads: Add headshots, reels, audio clips, and more to boost your applications. • Build your portfolio: Create a professional profile that helps casting directors and producers find you. • The Mandy app is free to download. All users can browse job listings. To apply to unlimited roles and access full features, upgrade to a Mandy subscription. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple account upon confirmation and renew automatically unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Pricing may vary by country and is subject to change. Free trials (if available) end when a subscription is purchased. No cancellations are permitted during an active subscription. You may continue to use the Mandy app for free to manage your profile, view listings, and explore resources, but a subscription is required to apply to jobs and unlock all features. All subscription plan pricing includes VAT where applicable. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Actors Access4 screens
The Mandy Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Mandy Network at 4.7 against Actors Access's 2.6. The Mandy Network also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). Actors Access's advantage is chart position (#60 vs unranked) and ratings volume (61 vs 19). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Actors Access sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and The Mandy Network sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Mandy Network holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Actors Access's written reviews are positive against 29% of The Mandy Network's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Actors Access ships an update every 6 months, The Mandy Network weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Actors Access versus The Mandy Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActors AccessThe Mandy Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (61 ratings)4.7 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.0% of reviews28.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#60 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB98 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBreakdown Services, Ltd.Backstage LLC

Customer experience

Actors Access

All ratings61 ratings
Positive32.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative57.4%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral14.5%
Negative64.5%

The Mandy Network

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral42.9%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Actors Access

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

The Mandy Network

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Actors Access

Subscriptions1
  • Actors Access Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
6 purchases

The Mandy Network

Subscriptions6
  • Mandy Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Intro Semiannual Subscription6 Months trial$75.006 Months
  • Mandy Semiannual Subscription$75.006 Months
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  • Mandy Annual Subscription$119.991 Year
  • Mandy Annual Subscription1 Year trial$119.991 Year
  • Intro Annual Subscription1 Year trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Actors Access free?
Actors Access is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Mandy Network free?
The Mandy Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Actors Access or The Mandy Network?
The Mandy Network is rated higher. Actors Access averages 2.6 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while The Mandy Network averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.
Do Actors Access or The Mandy Network have ads?
Actors Access shows ads; The Mandy Network does not.
Which is updated more often, Actors Access or The Mandy Network?
Actors Access ships an update every 6 months, and The Mandy Network weekly. Most recently, Actors Access was updated on October 16, 2026 and The Mandy Network on October 7, 2026.

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