# Backstage vs AGI Entertainment Plus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AGI Entertainment Plus at none against Backstage's 8. AGI Entertainment Plus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Backstage's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

AGI Entertainment Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backstage has 19K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Backstage ships an update weekly, AGI Entertainment Plus every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backstage | AGI Entertainment Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstage-casting-calls/id1215380527/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agi-entertainment-plus/id1659137943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 39 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 141 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Backstage LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/911140995) | [AGI Performing Arts & Entertainment Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458016582) |

## 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


### AGI Entertainment Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agi-entertainment-plus/id1659137943)

Manage your account, register for classes, and stay updated on important announcements. Access all features conveniently from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Account management, Class registration, Event registration, Receive notifications, On-the-go access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backstage free?

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

### Is AGI Entertainment Plus free?

AGI Entertainment Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backstage or AGI Entertainment Plus?

AGI Entertainment Plus is rated higher. Backstage averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while AGI Entertainment Plus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Backstage or AGI Entertainment Plus have ads?

Neither Backstage nor AGI Entertainment Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backstage or AGI Entertainment Plus?

Backstage ships an update weekly, and AGI Entertainment Plus every 39 months. Most recently, Backstage was updated on October 26, 2026 and AGI Entertainment Plus on October 22, 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.*