# Backstage vs Casting Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Casting Studio at none against Backstage's 8. Casting Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Backstage's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 1) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). On price, 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. Casting Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Casting Studio 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, Casting Studio every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backstage | Casting Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/casting-studio/id6759659648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 141 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Backstage LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/911140995) | [Casting Studio Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741304349) |

## What reviewers say

### Backstage

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

**Currently charting:** #29 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


### Casting Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casting-studio/id6759659648)

Connect with professional casting opportunities for commercials, films, TV, and digital productions. Build your portfolio, receive AI-matched invitations, and manage your entire application process from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Professional portfolio builder, AI-matched casting invitations, One-tap application, Real-time application tracking, Intelligent AI casting assistant, Push notifications for opportunities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backstage free?

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

### Is Casting Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backstage or Casting Studio?

Casting Studio is rated higher. Backstage averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Casting Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Backstage or Casting Studio have ads?

Neither Backstage nor Casting Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backstage or Casting Studio?

Backstage ships an update weekly, and Casting Studio every 5 days. Most recently, Backstage was updated on October 13, 2026 and Casting Studio on October 7, 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.*