# Casting Networks vs SORT LA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SORT LA at 100% against Casting Networks's 23%. SORT LA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Casting Networks's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Casting Networks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. SORT LA asks for nothing beyond the download.

SORT LA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Casting Networks has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Casting Networks's written reviews are positive against 100% of SORT LA's.

Casting Networks ships an update fortnightly, SORT LA every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Casting Networks | SORT LA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casting-networks/id1607830864/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-la/id6743126227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 130 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Casting Networks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/802769727) | [City of Los Angeles](https://appshunter.io/developer/611079629) |

## What reviewers say

### Casting Networks

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

**Currently charting:** #98 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


### SORT LA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-la/id6743126227)

Discover how to recycle, compost, or dispose of common materials in Los Angeles. Test your knowledge with an engaging waste-sorting game to improve your recycling skills.

**Highlights:** Recycling information for common materials, Composting guidelines, Disposal instructions, Waste-sorting game, Los Angeles specific information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, 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 SORT LA free?

SORT LA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Casting Networks or SORT LA?

SORT LA is rated higher. Casting Networks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while SORT LA averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Casting Networks or SORT LA have ads?

Neither Casting Networks nor SORT LA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Casting Networks or SORT LA?

Casting Networks ships an update fortnightly, and SORT LA every 4 months. Most recently, Casting Networks was updated on September 24, 2026 and SORT LA on September 15, 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.*