# Ubeya vs Casting Networks

The clearest difference is rating: Casting Networks at 4.6 against Ubeya's 2.5. Casting Networks also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 58) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). Ubeya's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Casting Networks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Ubeya asks for nothing beyond the download.

Casting Networks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Casting Networks has 1.6K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Ubeya's written reviews are positive against 23% of Casting Networks's.

Ubeya ships an update every 9 days, Casting Networks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ubeya | Casting Networks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubeya/id1538331228/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casting-networks/id1607830864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | **22.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#108** |
| Size | 47 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ubeya Technologies LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/804886775) | [Casting Networks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/802769727) |

## What reviewers say

### Ubeya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubeya/id1538331228)

This app helps workers manage their jobs, track income, and communicate with teams. It allows users to apply for shifts, view available jobs, and manage their schedules. The platform also features a mobile time clock and payroll system for easy tracking of hours and earnings.

**Highlights:** Apply for shifts, Track income and timesheets, Manage jobs, Real-time team chat, Mobile time clock, Payroll calculation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless clock in/outs
- 🚀 Instant company updates
- 👍 Intuitive scheduling
- 👍 Great idea for job connection
- 👍 Fantastic invention for work search

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy and slow
- 🐛 Clunky and unusable UI
- 🐛 App doesn't function at all
- 🐛 Incredibly poorly done
- 🐛 Riddled with contradictory info

**Reported bugs**

- Filtering selections are not remembered
- Have to click into every opportunity to decline
- App did not ask for permission to access photos/location
- App is buggy and frustrating
- App is buggy and slow

**Requested features**

- Remember filtering selections
- Swipe left to decline feature
- Ability to choose cities to work in
- Ability to personally message project managers
- Calendar option


### Casting Networks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casting-networks/id1607830864)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows actors, models, and performers to manage their professional profiles, submit to auditions, and respond to casting requests directly from their mobile device. It connects talent with thousands of casting directors and representatives.

**Highlights:** Access performer profiles, Submit headshots and reels, View and submit to Casting Billboard, Respond to media and audition requests, Manage callback requests

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Casting Networks Membership | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful for finding opportunities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 🚫 Missing critical features
- 🤔 Confusing user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Unable to view attachments or media in the app
- Inconsistent or missing notifications
- Profile and account management issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to submit auditions directly from the app
- Display audition due dates in the app
- Improve search and sorting functionality
- Allow translation of information in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ubeya free?

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

### Is Casting Networks free?

Casting Networks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ubeya or Casting Networks?

Casting Networks is rated higher. Ubeya averages 2.5 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Casting Networks averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Ubeya or Casting Networks have ads?

Neither Ubeya nor Casting Networks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ubeya or Casting Networks?

Ubeya ships an update every 9 days, and Casting Networks fortnightly. Most recently, Ubeya was updated on September 21, 2026 and Casting Networks on September 24, 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.*
