Comparison

Actor Trade vs Need A Reader Actor App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Actor Trade

This app allows actors to rehearse or self-tape scenes with other actors using live-stream video. Earn rehearsal time by reading lines for others, which can be used for your own practice or traded for prizes. Easily upload scripts and record self-tapes directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Live-stream video rehearsals
  • Self-taping functionality
  • Earn rehearsal minutes by reading for others
  • Trade earned minutes for prizes
  • Script uploading from email
  • Record and save self-tapes
Features
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ActorTrade provides actors the opportunity to rehearse or self-tape with another actor any time they’d like, using our live-stream video service. ActorTrade is built on a free trade system. Every minute an actor reads lines for another actor, they earn a minute of their own rehearsal time that can be used whenever they’d like, or they can trade in their minutes for prizes. When an actor wants to rehearse or self-tape (self-tape is web version only) , they simply open the app up and click the rehearse now icon in the menu bar. From there you’ll be guided through a series of windows that will bring you to a list of available readers. Choose the reader you want to rehearse / self-tape with and enjoy! Once you’re connected with your reader, you will see all the scripts you’ve uploaded from your email. Share the PDF you’d like to work on with the reader and off you go. Change the view if you’d like, and end the session early if you’ve rehearsed enough. To self-tape, click the ‘self-tape’ icon during a rehearsal and the screen will change to record mode. Record, play it back to see if it’s good. Instantly save it to your phone so you can send it to anyone. ActorTrade makes it very easy for actors to upload their audition material straight from their phones. When an actor wants to read for others to earn minutes of their own (which can also be cashed in for prizes, we will get there) they simply open the ‘read for others’ icon in the menu bar, set their availability time and be alerted when an actor wants to rehearse. If you have some spare time and would like to earn minutes of your own by reading lines for another actor, just click the ‘Read For Others’ icon in the menu bar. ActorTrade will send out a signal to the other members that you are available to read and you will be notified once an actor has requested to read with you. If you are still available to read, just hit the accept tab and be taken to the live-video stream. Actors are able to trade in their earned minutes for prizes instead of rehearsal time, if they’d prefer. ActorTrade is the only free rehearsal/self-tape app that works on a trading system. Join the revolution!

About

Need A Reader Actor App

Connects actors with readers for auditions, self-tapes, and rehearsals. Actors receive necessary assistance while readers earn income. Easily review profiles, schedule sessions, and hire professionals for in-person meetings or remote self-taping.

Highlights
  • Connect with audition readers
  • Schedule self-tapes
  • Hire for rehearsals
  • Review actor resumes
  • In-person or remote sessions
  • Find acting coaches
Features
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Need A Reader is the first app to connect actors with readers for auditions, self tapes, classes, rehearsals, and practice. Actors get the help they need, and readers get paid. Review an actor's resume, skill set, and personal rating with just a few quick taps on your phone. Swipe right, add your job details and hire. Schedule to meet your reader in person or self tape right on your phone. You can also change your location and broaden your reach! Want to work with a professional acting coach? Need A Reader now connects you with acting coaches for that all-important self-tape audition, or find other readers who tape and edit at a discount. Invite up to twenty readers or coaches to your job, and the first to confirm is hired. Download now for free and choose a reader that works best for you. The Need A Reader Actor App. We'll do our part, so you can land yours.

Screenshots

Actor Trade4 screens
Need A Reader Actor App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Need A Reader Actor App at none against Actor Trade's 4. Need A Reader Actor App also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Actor Trade sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Need A Reader Actor App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Actor Trade against 4.4 for Need A Reader Actor App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 29 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 73% and 72% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Actor Trade ships an update every 2 months, Need A Reader Actor App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Actor Trade versus Need A Reader Actor App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActor TradeNeed A Reader Actor App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28 ratings) — better4.4 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better71.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2829 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB184 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDylan MooneyJason Buyer

Customer experience

Actor Trade

All ratings28 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

Need A Reader Actor App

All ratings29 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Actor Trade

One-time4
  • 48 Hours$4.99
  • Monthly$17.99
  • 6 Months$79.99
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  • Yearly$129.99
None

Need A Reader Actor App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Actor Trade free?
Actor Trade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Need A Reader Actor App free?
Need A Reader Actor App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Actor Trade or Need A Reader Actor App?
Actor Trade is rated higher. Actor Trade averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Need A Reader Actor App averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.
Do Actor Trade or Need A Reader Actor App have ads?
Neither Actor Trade nor Need A Reader Actor App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Actor Trade or Need A Reader Actor App?
Actor Trade ships an update every 2 months, and Need A Reader Actor App fortnightly. Most recently, Actor Trade was updated on September 18, 2026 and Need A Reader Actor App on July 30, 2026.

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