# Backstage vs Billo Creator

Backstage and Billo Creator both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Billo Creator's written reviews are positive against 33% of Backstage's. Billo Creator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). Backstage's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backstage sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Billo Creator 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 Billo Creator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backstage has 19K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Backstage's written reviews are positive against 82% of Billo Creator's.

Backstage ships an update weekly, Billo Creator every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backstage | Billo Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstage-casting-calls/id1215380527/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billo-creator-sell-content/id1499355971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 33.2% of reviews | **82.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | #181 |
| Size | 141 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Backstage LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/911140995) | [Billo.app](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499355970) |

## What reviewers say

### Backstage

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

**Currently charting:** #36 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


### Billo Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billo-creator-sell-content/id1499355971)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Earn money by creating short videos for brands. Connect with thousands of companies seeking user-generated content, build your portfolio, and get paid for your creativity. No prior experience is needed to start earning.

**Highlights:** Create videos for brands, Connect with thousands of brands, Build your portfolio, Hassle-free earnings and payouts, Access weekly job offers, Receive free products

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 💰 Good way to earn extra income
- 🤝 Helpful and responsive support team
- 📈 Opportunity to grow as a creator

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Low pay for the effort required
- 🕰️ Tight deadlines to create content
- 🤔 Unclear brand instructions leading to revisions
- 🔍 Difficulty getting approved for jobs
- 📊 Lack of ability to rate brands

**Reported bugs**

- Buggy app performance and crashes
- Inconsistent countdown timers
- Delayed product deliveries impacting deadlines

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter jobs by pay rate
- Option to hide jobs not interested in
- More time given to create content
- Ability to rate brands
- Improved communication on product delivery


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backstage free?

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

### Is Billo Creator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backstage or Billo Creator?

Backstage is rated higher. Backstage averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Billo Creator averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Backstage or Billo Creator have ads?

Billo Creator shows ads; Backstage does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backstage or Billo Creator?

Backstage ships an update weekly, and Billo Creator every 4 weeks. Most recently, Backstage was updated on October 28, 2026 and Billo Creator on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Backstage or Billo Creator?

Backstage currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and Billo Creator at #181. 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.*