# Casting Networks vs Akada Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Akada Studio at none against Casting Networks's 1. Akada Studio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Casting Networks's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 2) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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. Akada Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Casting Networks against 4.5 for Akada Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Casting Networks has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Casting Networks ships an update fortnightly, Akada Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Casting Networks | Akada Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casting-networks/id1607830864/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akada-studio/id6578414448/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 130 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Casting Networks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/802769727) | [Akada Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478424307) |

## What reviewers say

### Casting Networks

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

**Currently charting:** #105 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


### Akada Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akada-studio/id6578414448)

Easily track student attendance and progress in dance classes. This app streamlines the process for instructors at partner studios, making inputting attendance and monitoring student development more efficient.

**Highlights:** In-class attendance tracking, Student progress monitoring, Streamlined input experience, Designed for partner dance studios, Instructor focused

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Casting Networks free?

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

### Is Akada Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Casting Networks or Akada Studio?

Casting Networks is rated higher. Casting Networks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Akada Studio averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Casting Networks or Akada Studio have ads?

Neither Casting Networks nor Akada Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Casting Networks or Akada Studio?

Casting Networks ships an update fortnightly, and Akada Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Casting Networks was updated on September 27, 2026 and Akada Studio on September 17, 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.*