Comparison

Actor Trade vs WeAudition

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

WeAudition

Connect with live, professional scene partners for self-taping auditions 24/7. Actors can book work, rehearse, and get instant feedback. You can also earn income by reading for others.

Highlights
  • Instant scene partners 24/7
  • Live video chat with readers
  • Secure script sharing
  • Earn income as a reader
  • Record self-tapes
  • ScriptScroll for script tracking
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Real actors book real work. WeAudition connects you with live, professional scene partners. Because only human actors understand the craft, the nuances, and the connection you need to perform at your best. Join the world’s leading international community of on-demand self-tape readers. No waiting for someone to come online — WeAudition provides INSTANT scene partners 24/7. It’s like Uber for self-tape readers. You don’t have to read for others unless you want to. Readers set their own fee, or volunteer to read with you for free. Why actors use WeAudition: - Book more acting work - Create stronger self-tapes - Rehearse & run lines with real actors - Get advice and coaching instantly - Earn income helping others - Grow your network & accelerate your success _______________________________________________________ Self-tape coming up? - Connect instantly to a coach or reader via secure video chat - Share script sides safely (without them being shared with an AI model) - Rehearse the scene and get valuable feedback - Record your self-tape with a real scene partner No auditions today? - Earn money as a reader, helping actors around the world - Rehearse, run lines, and keep your skills sharp - Share your expertise while building connections _______________________________________________________ Features - Instantly available, professional Readers — reviewed & ready 24/7 - Some Readers are free, others set their own fee - Be a Reader yourself and make money doing what you love - Video chat directly in the app with your scene partner - Securely share your script sides - Record self-tapes with your video and your reader’s voice - Use ScriptScroll to automatically keep track of your place in the script Actors book work with WeAudition. Members tell us again and again that they’ve landed massive life changing roles using this service. “WeAudition has been an amazing platform for me to prepare for auditions, rehearsals, and performances. I’ve met incredible actors, coaches, and casting directors who’ve given me feedback, advice, and opportunities that pushed my career forward.” — Carrie Bernans, Actor (Black Panther, Luke Cage, Avengers) “I used a WeAudition Reader for my auditions that landed me a roles in a massive Sony Pictures blockbuster feature film and a huge TV series for Disney+” — Richard Cambridge, Actor (Gran Turismo, Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes) Rate & Review: Share feedback on your readers. Fees & Tips: Pay or tip your reader securely, like you would a coach or studio. Safe & Secure: Script sides are protected and removed after your session. WeAudition is a revolutionary app used by over 60,000 professional actors worldwide. Improve your craft. Save time. Book the role. Anywhere, anytime. WeAudition requires a monthly subscription service under the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Actor Trade4 screens
WeAudition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Actor Trade at free against WeAudition's subscription. Actor Trade also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 48%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). WeAudition's advantage is ratings volume (120 vs 28). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and WeAudition sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Actor Trade holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Actor Trade's written reviews are positive against 48% of WeAudition's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Actor Trade ships an update every 2 months, WeAudition monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Actor Trade versus WeAudition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActor TradeWeAudition
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28 ratings) — better4.3 (120 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better48.5% of reviews
Number of ratings28120 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDylan MooneyWeAudition Inc

Customer experience

Actor Trade

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

WeAudition

All ratings120 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative42.4%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Actor Trade

One-time4
  • 48 Hours$4.99
  • Monthly$17.99
  • 6 Months$79.99
Show 1 more
  • Yearly$129.99
2 purchases

WeAudition

Subscriptions2
  • WeAudition Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • WeAudition Pro Yearly$149.001 Year

Questions

Is Actor Trade free?
Actor Trade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WeAudition free?
WeAudition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Actor Trade or WeAudition?
Actor Trade is rated higher. Actor Trade averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while WeAudition averages 4.3 from 120 ratings.
Do Actor Trade or WeAudition have ads?
Neither Actor Trade nor WeAudition shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Actor Trade or WeAudition?
Actor Trade ships an update every 2 months, and WeAudition monthly. Most recently, Actor Trade was updated on September 18, 2026 and WeAudition on September 24, 2026.

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