Casting Arabia vs GD Merchant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Casting Arabia
Discover and apply for casting calls and auditions across the Arab world. This platform connects actors, singers, dancers, models, and crew with opportunities in film, TV, commercials, and more. It also offers educational resources to help refine your skills.
- Search casting calls
- Apply to auditions
- Opportunities for actors, singers, dancers, models, crew
- Movie, TV, commercial, voiceover, music industry calls
- Educational resources and videos
- Latest industry news
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Casting Arabia allows talented individuals like actors, singers, dancers, models, even writers, and camera crew members to search for unique opportunities in the Arab world and apply to casting calls and auditions, all with a click of a button. Casting Arabia brings you thousands of the latest casting calls for movies, TV shows, commercials, voiceover, the music industry, and more. Whether you're a seasoned talent or a rising star, it's your time to shine even more and take your skills to a whole new level. And the best news is … it's free of charge! We are also committed to empowering our talent community through exclusive access to the latest news and our exclusive educational videos, articles, and resources available in our Learning Center to help you refine your skills and learn new ones. Join the Casting Arabia family now and benefit from the free early-bird access to the most exclusive opportunities and resources, don’t miss your chance to shine!
GD Merchant
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We are a shining friend. A trusted resource for savings. An icon that guarantees that you are going to get more value for your money. We bring people together with brands that care about adding value and rewarding their customers. We go further in search of greater savings, new offerings and unique ways of helping you keep as much money as possible in your wallet. Our Vision To help people across Saudi Arabia and beyond choose the brands that deliver added value. Allowing people to save more, while receiving more. Before you reach in your pocket to pay your bill, Golden Discount will help you decide where to spend that money and more importantly will guide you to keeping more of it in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Casting Arabia at every 3 weeks against GD Merchant's every 43 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Casting Arabia ships an update every 3 weeks, GD Merchant every 43 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Casting Arabia | GD Merchant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 43 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Casting Arabia LLC | Golden discount |
In-app purchases
Casting Arabia
No in-app purchases
GD Merchant
No in-app purchases
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