# Backstage vs StormClaim

The clearest difference is update cadence: StormClaim at daily against Backstage's weekly. Backstage's advantage is chart position (#27 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backstage sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and StormClaim sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backstage ships an update weekly, StormClaim daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backstage | StormClaim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstage-casting-calls/id1215380527/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 141 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **26.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Backstage LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/911140995) | [Adam Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886402658) |

## What reviewers say

### Backstage

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

**Currently charting:** #27 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


### StormClaim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormclaim/id6789368973)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StormClaim | $29.99 | per month |
| StormClaim | $79.99 | per month |
| StormClaim Business | $129.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backstage free?

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

### Is StormClaim free?

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

### Do Backstage or StormClaim have ads?

Neither Backstage nor StormClaim shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backstage or StormClaim?

Backstage ships an update weekly, and StormClaim daily. Most recently, Backstage was updated on October 17, 2026 and StormClaim on October 1, 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.*