# Backstage vs IMDbPro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IMDbPro at none against Backstage's 8. IMDbPro also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Backstage's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 20%) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backstage sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. IMDbPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Backstage against 4.6 for IMDbPro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backstage has 19K ratings behind it against 2.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Backstage's written reviews are positive against 20% of IMDbPro's.

Backstage ships an update weekly, IMDbPro every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backstage | IMDbPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstage-casting-calls/id1215380527/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imdbpro/id1267540041/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | **33.7% of reviews** | 19.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Backstage LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/911140995) | [IMDb](https://appshunter.io/developer/342792528) |

## What reviewers say

### Backstage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstage-casting-calls/id1215380527)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Discover acting jobs and auditions worldwide for TV, film, and more. Browse thousands of curated casting calls, apply to unlimited roles, and build your career in the performing arts. A free download with optional subscription for advanced features.

**Highlights:** Browse global casting calls, Apply to unlimited roles, Create saved searches, Upload media, Build talent profile, Find acting jobs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $24.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Membership | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| 3-Month Membership | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| 6-Month Membership | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Membership | $199.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues and billing problems
- 🔒 Lack of customer service and support
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashing and loading issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees

**Reported bugs**

- App repeatedly logs users out
- Inability to upload media/headshots
- Casting calls not loading properly
- Notification system not working as expected

**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


### IMDbPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imdbpro/id1267540041)

This app provides entertainment industry professionals with a comprehensive database of contacts and project information. Manage your professional profile, discover opportunities, and stay updated on industry news and trends. It's a trusted network for decision-makers in film and television.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive contact database, Project tracking tools, Professional profile management, Industry insights and rankings, Real-time notifications, Talent demographics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app for industry professionals
- 💡 Valuable industry information and news
- 👍 Useful for tracking projects and careers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or won't open
- 🔍 Difficult to edit personal profile
- 🤔 Lacking key features compared to website
- 💰 Expensive subscription, hard to cancel

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on launch
- Login issues, unable to sign in
- Compatibility problems with new iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add iPad support
- Improve profile editing capabilities
- Implement push notifications for updates
- Streamline subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backstage free?

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

### Is IMDbPro free?

IMDbPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backstage or IMDbPro?

Backstage is rated higher. Backstage averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while IMDbPro averages 4.6 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Backstage or IMDbPro have ads?

Neither Backstage nor IMDbPro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backstage or IMDbPro?

Backstage ships an update weekly, and IMDbPro every 9 days. Most recently, Backstage was updated on September 24, 2026 and IMDbPro on September 20, 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.*