WriterDuet vs Casting Networks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WriterDuet
This intuitive screenwriting software offers real-time collaboration and powerful features for writers on the go. Its user-friendly interface allows for instant writing, with robust tools for outlining, reporting, and revision management. Secure and industry-standard, it ensures your work is always saved and accessible.
- Real-time collaboration
- Offline mode
- Card outliner
- Revision drafts
- Automatic statistics
- Export from any point
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A simple and intuitive interface lets you dive into writing instantly on the go or as you lay in bed and stare at your phone screen (check out dark editor if that's you). While we've focused on ease of use for mobile, we also haven't restricted you from taking advantage of all of the power that WriterDuet has to offer on other platforms. So go wild! Industry-standard, secure, and intuitive screenwriting software. Features: • Real-time collaboration between users and devices • Smart line types and one-touch icons • Auto-save • Card outliner • Export from any point in history • Offline mode • Filter by line type or with custom tags • Scene & Location, Character Reports • Automatic statistics • Revision Drafts and Auto-Snapshots Testimonials: "WriterDuet is the most intuitive, most user-friendly scriptwriting software I’ve ever used.” – Ed Solomon (Men in Black, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure) “WriterDuet helped me escape Final Draft. Being web-based gives me the flexibility to write anywhere on any system. And I never have to worry about crashes and lost hours of work ever again. ... I recommend it to every other screenwriter I meet.” – Christopher Ford (SpiderMan: Homecoming, Robot & Frank) “The app saves my whole thought process for me. On top of that, these guys are iterating the app so fast, they're running circles around the industry leader. WriterDuet definitely feels like the future.” – Andy Bobrow (Community, Malcolm in the Middle, Last Man On Earth) "WriterDuet combines instinct and user-friendliness for a unique and exhilarating way for writers to collaborate, whether in real-time or in non-synchronized work. It has features that are vital for teamwork in scriptwriting. It's a meticulously-created gem, and a must-have for collaborations" - Jim Uhls (Fight Club) “Do yourself a favor and use WriterDuet.” – Alisha Brophy & Scott Miles (Nicholl Fellowship 2014 winners, White Girl Problems)
Casting Networks
This app allows actors, models, and performers to manage their professional profiles, submit to auditions, and respond to casting requests directly from their mobile device. It connects talent with thousands of casting directors and representatives.
- Access performer profiles
- Submit headshots and reels
- View and submit to Casting Billboard
- Respond to media and audition requests
- Manage callback requests
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Our new iOS application for Casting Networks enables actors, models and other performers to access their profile, headshots and reels, view and submit to the Casting Billboard, and view/respond to media requests, question requests, audition requests, and callback requests from casting. Casting Networks’ state-of-the-art casting software connects talent with over 20,000 casting directors and talent reps who are looking for performers like you. More than 1.3 million performers have used Casting Networks to schedule 14 million auditions since 2002. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terms of Service: https://www.castingnetworks.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://www.castingnetworks.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Casting Networks at 4.6 against WriterDuet's 3.1. Casting Networks also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 72). WriterDuet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (37% vs 22%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Casting Networks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. WriterDuet asks for nothing beyond the download.
Casting Networks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Casting Networks has 1.6K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of WriterDuet's written reviews are positive against 22% of Casting Networks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
WriterDuet ships an update every 2 months, Casting Networks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WriterDuet | Casting Networks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (72 ratings) | 4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.4% of reviews — better | 22.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 72 | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #97 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WriterDuet Inc. | Casting Networks LLC |
Customer experience
WriterDuet
Casting Networks
User reviews
WriterDuet
From 72 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Convenient cross-device sync and collaboration
- 🚀 Efficient formatting and layout
- 👍 Great for beginners and professionals
- 👍 Helpful customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Syncing and formatting issues
- 🐛 Unreliable performance on mobile devices
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about data security and account access
Casting Networks
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient mobile app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful for finding opportunities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 🚫 Missing critical features
- 🤔 Confusing user experience
Bugs and requests
WriterDuet
Reported bugs
5 issues- Freezing on login screen
- Disappearing text and formatting errors
- Inability to access or export projects
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inconsistent behavior across platforms
Requested features
5 requests- Offline mode support
- Improved mobile app optimization
- More customization options
- Better integration with other writing tools
- Expanded template and formatting options
Casting Networks
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Unable to view attachments or media in the app
- Inconsistent or missing notifications
- Profile and account management issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to submit auditions directly from the app
- Display audition due dates in the app
- Improve search and sorting functionality
- Allow translation of information in the app
In-app purchases
WriterDuet
No in-app purchases
Casting Networks
- Casting Networks Membership14 Days trial$29.991 Month
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