Algonquin Area Library vs Acthound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Algonquin Area Library
Access your local library's services from your mobile device. Manage your account, browse the catalog, place holds, and access digital content. It also allows you to store a digital copy of your library card.
- Check account status
- Renew borrowed items
- Search library catalog
- Place holds on items
- Register for programs
- Download digital content
- Store digital library card
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Connect to the Algonquin Area Public Library on the go. With the AAPLD mobile app you can check your account, renew items, search the catalog, place holds, register for programs and events, download digital content for all ages, store a digital copy of your library card number, and more.
Acthound
Find and apply for acting, modeling, and singing opportunities nationwide. This app offers a curated list of casting calls for various productions, from TV and film to music videos and talent agencies. It's designed for both aspiring and experienced performers.
- Find casting calls nationwide
- Apply to auditions
- Browse TV, movie, and music video jobs
- Discover modeling and talent agency opportunities
- Curated listings for all experience levels
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Acthound enables actors, models, dancers, singers to find & apply to casting calls, auditions and other opportunities across the country. Browse and apply to productions on your iPhone! Acthound provides a curated listing with thousands of casting calls, from shows, TV, movies, independent films, talent agencies, voice over, music videos, modeling jobs, and more. Use Acthound, regardless of if you're an industry veteran or just starting out because it'll be the fastest way to find your next audition! Since 2020, Acthound has been dedicated to producing the best network for talents in the world. It is our mission to connect and grow the entertainment industry in new & exciting ways with the people who help make it run every day! We are honored to work for & earn your trust! Acthound is free to download, and all users can view & search available casting notices. Upgrading your profile enables you to have new cutting-edge features & tools to further your career while having discounts off classes, webinars & more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Algonquin Area Library at 5.0 against Acthound's 3.0. Algonquin Area Library also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Algonquin Area Library holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.
Algonquin Area Library ships an update every 4 months, Acthound every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 27, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Algonquin Area Library | Acthound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Algonquin Area Public Library District | Acthound LLC |
Customer experience
Algonquin Area Library
Acthound
In-app purchases
Algonquin Area Library
No in-app purchases
Acthound
No in-app purchases
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