# IMDbPro vs Source & Cast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IMDbPro at none against Source & Cast's 2. IMDbPro also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 711). Source & Cast's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Source & Cast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. IMDbPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for IMDbPro against 4.7 for Source & Cast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 711 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of IMDbPro's written reviews are positive against 40% of Source & Cast's.

IMDbPro ships an update every 9 days, Source & Cast every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IMDbPro | Source & Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imdbpro/id1267540041/reviews) | **[4.7 (711 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-and-cast/id1584013396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 711 |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 85 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IMDb](https://appshunter.io/developer/342792528) | [Syngency, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/692382372) |

## What reviewers say

### IMDbPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imdbpro/id1267540041)

This app provides entertainment industry professionals with a comprehensive database of contacts and project information. Manage your professional profile, discover opportunities, and stay updated on industry news and trends. It's a trusted network for decision-makers in film and television.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive contact database, Project tracking tools, Professional profile management, Industry insights and rankings, Real-time notifications, Talent demographics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app for industry professionals
- 💡 Valuable industry information and news
- 👍 Useful for tracking projects and careers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or won't open
- 🔍 Difficult to edit personal profile
- 🤔 Lacking key features compared to website
- 💰 Expensive subscription, hard to cancel

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on launch
- Login issues, unable to sign in
- Compatibility problems with new iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add iPad support
- Improve profile editing capabilities
- Implement push notifications for updates
- Streamline subscription management


### Source & Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-and-cast/id1584013396)

Manage your acting, modeling, or influencer career with this app. Submit for roles, track bookings, and organize your schedule. Create professional profiles and manage your details easily.

**Highlights:** Submit for background roles, View and accept bookings, Manage calendar and call times, Create and manage profile imagery, Update personal details and contact info, Receive automatic role notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate interface
- 🤝 Successful casting opportunities and networking
- ✅ Effective for submitting to roles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes during picture uploads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and black screen issues
- 🐛 Premium/Standard choice screen stuck and unresponsive
- 💰 Paid subscription model for casting information
- ⏰ Time-sensitive casting opportunities missed due to app failures

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes at picture submission stage
- Black screen preventing access to any features
- Premium or Standard choice screen locks up and won't scroll or close
- App fails to open after installation
- Frequent glitches to notification screens

**Requested features**

- Fix notification system to prevent duplicate notifications
- Implement working edit submission feature
- Add ability to scroll and navigate past premium choice screen
- Improve app stability and prevent crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IMDbPro free?

IMDbPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Source & Cast free?

Source & Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IMDbPro or Source & Cast?

Source & Cast is rated higher. IMDbPro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Source & Cast averages 4.7 from 711 ratings.

### Do IMDbPro or Source & Cast have ads?

Neither IMDbPro nor Source & Cast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IMDbPro or Source & Cast?

IMDbPro ships an update every 9 days, and Source & Cast every 5 weeks. Most recently, IMDbPro was updated on September 20, 2026 and Source & Cast on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*