# SELFTAPE NOW vs Aside Actor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SELFTAPE NOW at 100% against Aside Actor's 50%. SELFTAPE NOW also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Aside Actor's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aside Actor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SELFTAPE NOW asks for nothing beyond the download.

SELFTAPE NOW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aside Actor has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SELFTAPE NOW's written reviews are positive against 50% of Aside Actor's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SELFTAPE NOW | Aside Actor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selftape-now/id1476524221/reviews)** | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aside-actor/id6751361223/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SELFTAPE NOW Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476524220) | [Hilal Koyuncu Creative Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834756482) |

## What reviewers say

### SELFTAPE NOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selftape-now/id1476524221)

Connects actors needing professional self-tapes with nearby studios and practitioners. Easily find and book sessions, send materials, and make payments. Offers a platform for practitioners to generate income from their setups.

**Highlights:** Find nearby selftape studios, Book sessions with practitioners, View practitioner bios, rates, and availability, Send scene materials via the app, In-app credit/debit card payments, Practitioner income generation platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Aside Actor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aside-actor/id6751361223)

This app provides actors with a digital studio for preparing and recording auditions. It organizes scripts, offers a teleprompter, and uses AI to read other characters' lines, simulating a scene partner.

**Highlights:** Script organization, Teleprompter view, AI scene partner, Script analysis tools, Line memorization practice, Rehearse mode

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Credit | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Credit | $14.99 | one-time |
| 12 Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30 Credits | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SELFTAPE NOW free?

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

### Is Aside Actor free?

Aside Actor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SELFTAPE NOW or Aside Actor?

SELFTAPE NOW is rated higher. SELFTAPE NOW averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Aside Actor averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do SELFTAPE NOW or Aside Actor have ads?

Neither SELFTAPE NOW nor Aside Actor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SELFTAPE NOW or Aside Actor?

SELFTAPE NOW ships an update every 2 weeks, and Aside Actor every 2 weeks. Most recently, SELFTAPE NOW was updated on October 10, 2026 and Aside Actor on October 6, 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.*