Comparison

Newbook vs Billbort

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

Head to head
About

Newbook

This app helps models and content creators manage their careers by connecting them with brands for paid jobs. Discover opportunities, apply for castings, and receive payments directly within the platform. Build your portfolio and get discovered by top companies.

Highlights
  • Personal portfolios
  • Direct bookings
  • Option requests
  • Castings
  • Messaging
  • Electronic payment
Features
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Newbook is empowering models and user-generated content creators to seamlessly manage their own careers. Get discovered by top brands, book jobs directly, apply to castings, and get paid all in one beautiful, easy-to-use app. Apply to join our curated community of unique and talented models by sharing your best portfolio photos and a few basic details. Your submission will be reviewed by our team, and we’ll notify you once you’ve been accepted. We welcome both freelance and agency-represented talent. If you’re just starting out and need to build your portfolio, we can help. Email hq@newbookmodels.com. Key Features - Personal portfolios - Direct bookings - Option requests - Castings - Messaging - Electronic payment Newbook includes both a free version and a subscription version with premium features. You can subscribe and pay on the App Store, using your Apple ID. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renew may be turned off after purchase by going to the 'Newbook Plus Membership' page in settings. The subscription will renew at the same cost. Terms of Service: https://newbookmodels.com/terms-of-service Newbook Purchaser Terms of Service: https://newbookmodels.com/purchaser-terms Privacy Policy: https://newbookmodels.com/privacy-policy Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Billbort

Showcase your photo on a Times Square billboard on a date you select. Receive email updates with photos and videos of your featured display, all without needing to be present.

Highlights
  • Times Square billboard display
  • Choose your display date
  • Remote viewing
  • Receive photos and videos
  • No physical presence required
Features
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Get seen at the most crowded intersection in the world. Your photo will be displayed on a Times Square Billboard on a date you choose. You don't have to be there. We will email you photos and videos of your feature.

Screenshots

Newbook4 screens
Billbort3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Newbook at 89% against Billbort's 0%. Newbook also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (787 vs 1). Billbort's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Newbook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Billbort asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Newbook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newbook has 787 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Newbook's written reviews are positive against 0% of Billbort's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Newbook ships an update monthly, Billbort every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Newbook versus Billbort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewbookBillbort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (787 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings787 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB187 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNewbook Labs, Inc.Fashion Republic LLC

Customer experience

Newbook

All ratings762 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.8%

Billbort

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Newbook

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
  • Profile editing not saving properly
  • Instagram integration not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add video submission option
  • Implement location/filter options
  • Automatically remove expired job listings
  • Improve account approval and support response time
  • Allow models to set rates for additional services (hair, makeup, styling)

Billbort

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Newbook

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Quarterly$47.953 Months
  • Annual$119.991 Year
None

Billbort

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Newbook free?
Newbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Billbort free?
Billbort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Newbook or Billbort?
Newbook is rated higher. Newbook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 787 ratings, while Billbort averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Newbook or Billbort have ads?
Neither Newbook nor Billbort shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Newbook or Billbort?
Newbook ships an update monthly, and Billbort every 5 months. Most recently, Newbook was updated on November 4, 2026 and Billbort on October 31, 2026.

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