Comparison

Actor Trade vs VertiCast

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

VertiCast

This app revolutionizes talent discovery for actors and casting professionals through a vertical video format. Actors can showcase their personality with free portfolio hosting, while casting directors can quickly find and connect with talent.

Highlights
  • Vertical video portfolio hosting
  • Fast talent discovery for casting
  • Direct messaging with talent
  • Project-specific talent lists
  • Real-time availability management
  • Zero submission fees for actors
Features
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Built exclusively for the vertical microdrama format, VertiCast fundamentally changes how actors get seen and how casting professionals discover talent. We’ve stripped away submissions and transformed the entire discovery process into an immersive, high-speed, vertical video experience. Swipe, cast, create. FOR CASTING DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS, & DIRECTORS: Finding the right look and the right vibe shouldn't take weeks of sifting through stale headshots and showreels. With VertiCast, the talent comes to life immediately. • Vertical Video First: No more squinting at horizontal tapes on your phone. Swipe video showreels that load immediately and add actors you like to lists. • Ultra-Fast Discovery: Swipe through curated feeds of talent instantly. Yes, it’s that fast. • See someone you like? Tap to add them directly to project-specific lists. Message talent directly when they fit the bill to check availability or request specific reads. FOR ACTORS & TALENT: It’s time to show them who you really are. VertiCast puts your personality front and center directly into the hands of decision-makers. • Your Vertical Profile: Upload your headshots, vertical clips and vertical microdrama credits. • Zero Submission Fees: Stop paying to submit to every individual gig. Your vertical profile. • Real-time Availability Management: Keep your calendar updated in-app so casting directors know exactly when you're ready to work. • Willing to work as background? Filter your profile so producers know what roles you are willing to be considered for. Available? Experienced? Booked! Terms of Service: https://verticastapp.com/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Actor Trade4 screens
VertiCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Actor Trade at 73% against VertiCast's 0%. Actor Trade also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and monetization model (free vs freemium). VertiCast's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Actor Trade sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and VertiCast 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Actor Trade has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Actor Trade's written reviews are positive against 0% of VertiCast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Actor Trade ships an update every 2 months, VertiCast every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Actor Trade versus VertiCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActor TradeVertiCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28 ratings) — better2.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB29 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%

VertiCast

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
2 purchases

VertiCast

Subscriptions2
  • VertiCast Monthly$14.991 Month
  • VertiCast Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Actor Trade free?
Actor Trade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VertiCast free?
VertiCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Actor Trade or VertiCast?
Actor Trade is rated higher. Actor Trade averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while VertiCast averages 2.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Actor Trade or VertiCast have ads?
Neither Actor Trade nor VertiCast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Actor Trade or VertiCast?
Actor Trade ships an update every 2 months, and VertiCast every 5 days. Most recently, Actor Trade was updated on September 18, 2026 and VertiCast on September 9, 2026.

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