# Actors Access vs Limelight Acting Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Limelight Acting Studio at 4.7 against Actors Access's 2.6. Limelight Acting Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Actors Access's advantage is ratings volume (70 vs 3) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Actors Access sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Limelight Acting Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Limelight Acting Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Actors Access has 70 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Actors Access ships an update every 6 months, Limelight Acting Studio every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Actors Access | Limelight Acting Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actors-access/id1210208241/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limelight-acting-studio/id6747911045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Breakdown Services, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/371783589) | [Limelight Acting Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823360368) |

## 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


### Limelight Acting Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limelight-acting-studio/id6747911045)

Manage your acting studio account, register for classes, and book appointments on the go. Receive important updates on new classes, events, and announcements directly to your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Account management, Class registration, Appointment booking, Receive notifications, View upcoming events

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Actors Access free?

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

### Is Limelight Acting Studio free?

Limelight Acting Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Actors Access or Limelight Acting Studio?

Limelight Acting Studio is rated higher. Actors Access averages 2.6 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Limelight Acting Studio averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Actors Access or Limelight Acting Studio have ads?

Actors Access shows ads; Limelight Acting Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Actors Access or Limelight Acting Studio?

Actors Access ships an update every 6 months, and Limelight Acting Studio every 8 months. Most recently, Actors Access was updated on October 26, 2026 and Limelight Acting Studio on October 25, 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.*