Comparison

Stage 32 vs August

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

August

Connect with other dog owners and find compatible canine companions for your pet. Discover local dog-friendly activities, arrange playdates, and share updates about your dog's life within a supportive community.

Highlights
  • Create detailed dog profiles
  • Discover compatible nearby dogs
  • Arrange dog playdates
  • Explore local dog-friendly events
  • Share posts and photos
  • Message other dog owners
Features
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August helps dogs find their Pack. Create a profile for your dog, discover compatible pups nearby, connect with other dog households, arrange Playdates, share Posts and photos, and explore local dog-friendly Activities and Events—all in one welcoming community. WITH AUGUST, YOU CAN: • Create a detailed profile that highlights your dog’s personality, play style, energy level and favorite places • Discover nearby dogs and view compatibility percentages • Complete optional Play DNA questions to improve match explanations and Playdate suggestions • Send friend requests and connect with other dog households • Create public, friends-only or private Playdates • See who is Interested or Going to local dog-friendly Events • Explore curated dog-friendly Activities and Events with maps, ZIP-code search and distance filters • Share Posts, photos, comments and updates from your dog’s life • Message other households while communicating as your dog • Share management of one dog profile with another trusted person • Receive reminders for birthdays, Welcome Home Days, Playdates and community activity Compatibility information is based on details supplied by August members. It is intended to help people discover possible connections, but it is not a guarantee of behavior, health, safety or compatibility. Dog owners and caregivers remain responsible for supervising their dogs and deciding whether any interaction, Playdate, venue or Event is appropriate. Join August and help your dog find their people.

Screenshots

Stage 324 screens
August4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: August at 100% against Stage 32's 22%. August also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Stage 32's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

August holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Stage 32's written reviews are positive against 100% of August's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stage 32 ships an update every 3 weeks, August every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stage 32 versus August: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStage 32August
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (16 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB60 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperStage 32, LLCNatalia Pinzon

Customer experience

Stage 32

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

August

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stage 32

No in-app purchases

None

August

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stage 32 free?
Stage 32 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is August free?
August is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stage 32 or August?
August is rated higher. Stage 32 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while August averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Stage 32 or August have ads?
Neither Stage 32 nor August shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stage 32 or August?
Stage 32 ships an update every 3 weeks, and August every 2 days. Most recently, Stage 32 was updated on October 8, 2026 and August on October 1, 2026.

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