Comparison

Stage 32 vs vShowcards

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

Head to head
About

Stage 32

This platform connects film, TV, and digital content creators with industry buyers. It offers extensive educational resources and networking opportunities to help aspiring professionals advance their careers in entertainment.

Highlights
  • Connect with content buyers
  • Access film, TV, and digital content education
  • World-class webinars, classes, and labs
  • Networking opportunities with industry professionals
  • Marketplace for talent and material incubation
Features
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Stage 32 is the largest online platform training film, TV and digital content creators and connecting them with content buyers in entertainment. The platform was launched 10 years ago by CEO Richard “RB” Botto with the goal of leveling the playing field for the entertainment industry by providing its members the opportunity for meaningful connections, world class education, and access to decision makers. The platform now boasts over 1,000,000 creatives and professionals worldwide. Additionally, the Stage 32 education library is the largest of its kind anywhere in the world, with over 2,000 hours of film, television and new media webinars, classes and labs taught by the most respected and revered voices in the industry. Stage 32 works with over 1,000 industry professionals who provide education and development services for the platform. These professionals, which include managers, agents, development executives, producers, financiers, filmmakers and other creative and business professionals recognize Stage 32 as a marketplace that incubates talent and material and pairs content creators with content buyers Stage 32’s partners include some of most prestigious brands in the entertainment business including the Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film, The American Film Market, Variety and many more. They are also partners with a number of film commissions and other entertainment related organizations around the world. Stage 32 has been featured all over the media in Forbes, Variety, CNBC, Entrepreneur, Inc., CNN, TechCo, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wrap, The Business Insider, Deadline and more.

About

vShowcards

This platform streamlines the casting process for both performers and professionals. It automatically suggests roles to members based on their profiles and notifies them of relevant opportunities. Casting professionals receive only relevant submissions, saving time and effort.

Highlights
  • Automated role suggestions
  • Targeted submission filtering
  • Social media casting alerts
  • Never miss opportunities
  • Efficient casting system
Features
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Welcome to the slickest, most efficient casting system on the planet. Every member is automatically suggested for every role they match the brief for whilst Casting Professionals never get submissions that don’t match the brief. Our members also get notified when we find castings around social media that match their profile. NEVER MISS AN OPPORTUNITY!

Screenshots

Stage 324 screens
vShowcards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: vShowcards at 100% against Stage 32's 22%. Stage 32's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. vShowcards sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Stage 32 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stage 32 ships an update every 3 weeks, vShowcards fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stage 32 versus vShowcards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStage 32vShowcards
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB69 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperStage 32, LLCvShowcards

Customer experience

Stage 32

All ratings16 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%

vShowcards

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stage 32

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

vShowcards

Subscriptions6
  • Performer Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Production Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Casting Director Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Performer Annually$39.001 Year
  • Production Annually$39.001 Year
  • Casting Director Annually$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Stage 32 free?
Stage 32 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is vShowcards free?
vShowcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stage 32 or vShowcards have ads?
Neither Stage 32 nor vShowcards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stage 32 or vShowcards?
Stage 32 ships an update every 3 weeks, and vShowcards fortnightly. Most recently, Stage 32 was updated on October 24, 2026 and vShowcards on October 24, 2026.

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