# Backstage vs Basic Beauty

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Basic Beauty at 100% against Backstage's 34%. Basic Beauty also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Backstage's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (19K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backstage sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Basic Beauty sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Basic Beauty 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. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Backstage's written reviews are positive against 100% of Basic Beauty's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backstage | Basic Beauty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/basic-beauty/id6785904666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Backstage LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/911140995) | [Basic Beauty L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785904668) |

## 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


### Basic Beauty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-beauty/id6785904666)

Streamline salon operations with this app designed for stylists and barbers. Manage your schedule, client history, and payments efficiently. Track income and inventory, all from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Daily schedule at a glance, Client history and notes, Card payment processing, Income and expense tracking, Inventory management, Face ID lock

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solo - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Business-Monthly | $99.99 | per month |
| Solo - Annual | $199.99 | per year |
| Pro - Annual | $499.99 | per year |
| Business- Annual | $999.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backstage free?

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

### Is Basic Beauty free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backstage or Basic Beauty?

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

### Do Backstage or Basic Beauty have ads?

Neither Backstage nor Basic Beauty shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backstage or Basic Beauty?

Backstage ships an update weekly, and Basic Beauty weekly. Most recently, Backstage was updated on September 27, 2026 and Basic Beauty on September 28, 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.*