# Backstage vs Qwick for Professionals

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qwick for Professionals at none against Backstage's 8. Qwick for Professionals also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Backstage's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 22%) and chart position (#35 vs #173). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backstage sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Qwick for Professionals asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Backstage against 4.7 for Qwick for Professionals. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Backstage's written reviews are positive against 22% of Qwick for Professionals's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backstage | Qwick for Professionals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstage-casting-calls/id1215380527/reviews) | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qwick-for-professionals/id1458652766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | **33.2% of reviews** | 21.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | #173 |
| Size | 141 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Backstage LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/911140995) | [Qwick, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458652495) |

## What reviewers say

### Backstage

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

**Currently charting:** #35 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 (8)**

| 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 |
| Semi-Annual Membership | $119.99 | 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


### Qwick for Professionals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qwick-for-professionals/id1458652766)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Find flexible food and beverage shifts with competitive daily pay. This platform connects hospitality professionals to opportunities at hotels, restaurants, and events, allowing you to set your own schedule and get paid quickly. Improve your career through a two-way rating system.

**Highlights:** Flexible shift scheduling, Daily pay options, Access to hospitality jobs, Two-way rating system, Variety of shift types, Real-time customer support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick payouts
- 👍 Flexible work schedule
- 🤝 Good customer service
- 💰 Decent pay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Poor communication from app
- 🏃‍♀️ Last-minute shifts
- 🤔 Unclear job requirements
- 🚫 Unfair deactivation/banning
- 🧠 Biased hiring decisions

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with clocking in/out and receiving payments
- Unreliable app functionality

**Requested features**

- More transparency in rating/feedback system
- Better shift availability and notification system
- Ability to dispute bad reviews/ratings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backstage free?

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

### Is Qwick for Professionals free?

Qwick for Professionals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backstage or Qwick for Professionals?

Qwick for Professionals is rated higher. Backstage averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Qwick for Professionals averages 4.7 from 18K ratings.

### Do Backstage or Qwick for Professionals have ads?

Neither Backstage nor Qwick for Professionals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backstage or Qwick for Professionals?

Backstage ships an update weekly, and Qwick for Professionals weekly. Most recently, Backstage was updated on October 30, 2026 and Qwick for Professionals on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Backstage or Qwick for Professionals?

Backstage currently peaks at #35 in the App Store charts, and Qwick for Professionals at #173. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*