Comparison

coldRead vs Casting Networks

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

Head to head
About

coldRead

This app helps actors memorize and rehearse lines independently. It acts as a digital scene partner, offering customizable playback and a teleprompter for efficient practice. Perfect for self-taping auditions or on-the-go rehearsal.

Highlights
  • Interactive line reading
  • Memorization teleprompter
  • Customizable playback speed and pitch
  • Offline functionality
  • Self-taping tool
  • Line and folder sharing
Features
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Smart, interactive must-have app made for actors by an actor. coldRead runs lines with users by responding to their cues just like a real reader would. Memorize, rehearse, and self-tape all by yourself. No internet connection, no email address, and no annoying signing-up process required. The lines you record aren’t sent or synced to the cloud - they stay on your device. Speech recognition happens on the device as well. coldRead runs on iPhones, iPads, and silicon (M-chip) Macs. coldRead Remote app is available for Apple Watch. Stop bothering your friends to read with you. Don’t spend money on time-limiting recording studios. Save money. Be independent. Save time. • EASY TO USE Record each line of your script and you’re all set. Lines will be transcribed as you record them. • ACTS AS YOUR READER When you say the very last word of your line (the cue), coldRead will “read” the following line back to you, just like a real reader would. • YOU ARE IN CONTROL Rehearse anywhere and anytime you want. Change the pitch, speed up or slow down. Be loud or be quiet. It will follow along. • BUILT-IN TELEPROMPTER Memorize your lines quickly and efficiently. Use the built-in teleprompter until you’re off-book. • SELF-TAPE Put yourself on tape for that last-minute audition or before you get into the room with a casting director. Take as many takes as you need, and take as much time as you want. Exchange lines or folders with your friends in just a few taps, or change the pitch to make your voice sound different. With coldReader available in your pocket 24/7, you’ll be always ready, well prepared, and confident. Proudly designed, built, and maintained in California, US. Languages supported: English (US, GB, CA, IN, AU), Spanish (US, ES, MX), Italian, Portuguese (BR), Russian, Turkish, Chinese (MN, CA), German, French, Korean, Japanese. Check out our video tutorial and FAQ page at www.coldreadapp.com/help. BE YOUR BEST SELF! Get coldRead for free today! You can play up to 8 lines for free. That covers most co-star auditions. For unlimited access, please subscribe. Send your questions, feature requests, or feedback to info@coldreadapp.com. Try coldRead unlimited access free for 1 week. If you enjoy your coldRead unlimited access trial, do nothing and your subscription will automatically continue. You can choose Yearly (1 Year), Trimonthly (3 months), or Monthly plan. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Account will be charged for renewal then-applicable subscription price within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication. Terms of Use at http://www.coldreadapp.com/terms. 2243563624435672

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

coldRead4 screens
Casting Networks4 screens

Verdict

The call

coldRead and Casting Networks both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 41% of coldRead's written reviews are positive against 23% of Casting Networks's. coldRead also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. coldRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and Casting Networks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Casting Networks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of coldRead's written reviews are positive against 23% of Casting Networks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

coldRead ships an update every 9 days, Casting Networks fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
coldRead versus Casting Networks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercoldReadCasting Networks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.8K ratings)4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews — better22.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8K — better1.6K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#176#92 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiljan MilosevicCasting Networks LLC

Customer experience

coldRead

All ratings3,831 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews324 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral19.4%
Negative39.2%

Casting Networks

All ratings1,584 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive22.6%
Neutral17.0%
Negative60.4%

User reviews

coldRead

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for memorizing lines
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Efficient for self-taping
  • 💡 Innovative concept
  • 👍 Helpful for busy actors

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Voice recognition issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Audio quality problems

Casting Networks

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What 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

coldRead

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inconsistent cue word recognition
  • Video recording issues
  • Subscription problems
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices
  • Offline mode limitations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to import scripts
  • More customization options
  • Better integration with Apple Watch
  • Improved cue word detection
  • Organizational features like folders

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

4 purchases

coldRead

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited 1 Month7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • Unlimited 3 Months7 Days trial$26.993 Months
  • Unlimited 1 Year7 Days trial$83.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Year$99.99
1 purchases

Casting Networks

Subscriptions1
  • Casting Networks Membership14 Days trial$29.991 Month

Questions

Is coldRead free?
coldRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Casting Networks free?
Casting Networks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, coldRead or Casting Networks?
Casting Networks is rated higher. coldRead averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Casting Networks averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.
Do coldRead or Casting Networks have ads?
Neither coldRead nor Casting Networks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, coldRead or Casting Networks?
coldRead ships an update every 9 days, and Casting Networks fortnightly. Most recently, coldRead was updated on October 2, 2026 and Casting Networks on October 2, 2026.
Which is more popular, coldRead or Casting Networks?
coldRead currently peaks at #176 in the App Store charts, and Casting Networks at #92. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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