# Model Now vs Groupstage

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Groupstage at 100% against Model Now's 41%. Groupstage also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Model Now's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Model Now sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Groupstage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Groupstage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Model Now has 2.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Model Now's written reviews are positive against 100% of Groupstage's.

Model Now ships an update monthly, Groupstage every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Model Now | Groupstage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-now-models-and-castings/id1316948599/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupstage/id6755030855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CREATIVE TALENTS EVOLUTION S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515102051) | [Francis Obiekwe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851395329) |

## What reviewers say

### Model Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-now-models-and-castings/id1316948599)

Discover modeling jobs or find models, talent, content creators, and influencers. This app streamlines the process of connecting professionals in the modeling industry.

**Highlights:** Find modeling jobs, Discover models, Connect with talent, Find content creators, Find influencers, Seamless process

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Pro | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Pro | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Convenient mobile access to castings
- 👍 Clean and intuitive design
- 🚀 Quick access to job opportunities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription required for full functionality
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 👎 Poor customer support and unresponsive to user issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to access accounts
- Notifications not working or showing incorrect information
- Inability to update profile information and photos
- Casting application process not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add more filtering options for castings
- Improve notification system and make it more reliable
- Allow users to delete their profiles and photos
- Provide a free trial period before requiring payment


### Groupstage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupstage/id6755030855)

This app helps groups and communities organize meetings, share announcements, and coordinate events. It provides tools for managing members, creating polls, and assigning tasks to keep everyone connected and informed.

**Highlights:** Personalized home dashboard, Group announcements with rich text, Event scheduling and calendar view, Resource library for sharing files, Group management with invite codes, Polls for group feedback, Task assignment and tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Model Now free?

Model Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Groupstage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Model Now or Groupstage?

Groupstage is rated higher. Model Now averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Groupstage averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Model Now or Groupstage have ads?

Neither Model Now nor Groupstage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Model Now or Groupstage?

Model Now ships an update monthly, and Groupstage every 11 days. Most recently, Model Now was updated on November 11, 2026 and Groupstage on November 5, 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.*