Comparison

Casting Networks vs APAP|NYC 2025

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

Head to head
About

Casting Networks

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
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Our new iOS application for Casting Networks enables actors, models and other performers to access their profile, headshots and reels, view and submit to the Casting Billboard, and view/respond to media requests, question requests, audition requests, and callback requests from casting. Casting Networks’ state-of-the-art casting software connects talent with over 20,000 casting directors and talent reps who are looking for performers like you. More than 1.3 million performers have used Casting Networks to schedule 14 million auditions since 2002. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terms of Service: https://www.castingnetworks.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://www.castingnetworks.com/privacy/

About

APAP|NYC 2025

This official conference companion app provides attendees with a comprehensive guide to the Association of Performing Arts Professionals' annual gathering. Access event schedules, connect with thousands of industry professionals, explore showcases, and navigate venues across New York City.

Highlights
  • Event schedule access
  • Networking opportunities
  • Showcase directory
  • Speaker and panel info
  • Venue and city maps
Features
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The APAP|NYC 2025 mobile app is the official companion for the Association of Performing Arts Professionals’ annual conference, one of the largest gatherings in the performing arts industry. Designed to enhance your conference experience, the app offers essential features for attendees, including: • Event Schedule: Access the full agenda, including sessions, showcases, and workshops happening both on-site and off-site across New York City. • Networking Opportunities: Connect with over 3,000 attendees from 40+ countries, including artists, agents, presenters, managers, and cultural organizations. • Showcase Directory: Explore details about 1,000+ showcases happening throughout the event. • Speaker and Panel Information: Learn about featured speakers and panel discussions shaping the future of performing arts. • Venue and City Maps: Navigate easily with venue maps and information on performances across New York City. The APAP|NYC 2025 conference is a global platform for professional development, networking, and collaboration within the performing arts sector. Join us in shaping the future of this vibrant community!

Screenshots

Casting Networks4 screens
APAP|NYC 20254 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APAP|NYC 2025 at none against Casting Networks's 1. APAP|NYC 2025 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Casting Networks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 7). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Casting Networks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. APAP|NYC 2025 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

APAP|NYC 2025 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Casting Networks has 1.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Casting Networks versus APAP|NYC 2025: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCasting NetworksAPAP|NYC 2025
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better7
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#108 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB142 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCasting Networks LLCASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS INC

Customer experience

Casting Networks

All ratings1,588 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral16.8%
Negative60.7%

APAP|NYC 2025

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Casting Networks

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

APAP|NYC 2025

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Casting Networks

Subscriptions1
  • Casting Networks Membership14 Days trial$29.991 Month
None

APAP|NYC 2025

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Casting Networks free?
Casting Networks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is APAP|NYC 2025 free?
APAP|NYC 2025 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Casting Networks or APAP|NYC 2025?
APAP|NYC 2025 is rated higher. Casting Networks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while APAP|NYC 2025 averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Casting Networks or APAP|NYC 2025 have ads?
APAP|NYC 2025 shows ads; Casting Networks does not.

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