Casting Networks vs Up Cycle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
Up Cycle
Transform old clothes and items into new, practical, and stylish objects. Find inspiration for home decor, clothing recycling, DIY gifts, and more. Plan and track your creative renovation process efficiently.
- Transform old clothes and items
- Home decoration inspiration
- Clothing recycling
- DIY gift packaging
- Children's toy DIY
- Gardening and greening projects
- Track renovation progress
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Up Cycle is a creative app designed specifically for environmentalists and handicraft enthusiasts, helping you easily transform old clothes and idle items into practical and stylish new objects. Whether it's home decoration, clothing recycling, decorative arts, gift packaging, or children's toy DIY, gardening and greening, you can find inspiration and record your renovation process. By uploading steps, images, and organizing necessary tools and materials, you can clearly plan each step and track the progress of the renovation, making your creative journey more efficient and fulfilling. Reduce waste with 'old item renovation', give new life to old items, showcase your unique style, and start a sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle! Environmentally friendly living - reducing waste and restoring value to old things. Inspire creativity - Massive inspiration, easy to pick up, create unique works. Project management - Clear planning, viewing and sharing your transformation results at any time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Casting Networks at 4.6 against Up Cycle's 2.6. Casting Networks also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 13) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Casting Networks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month and Up Cycle sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Casting Networks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Casting Networks has 1.6K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Casting Networks's written reviews are positive against 20% of Up Cycle's.
| Parameter | Casting Networks | Up Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better | 2.6 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #93 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Casting Networks LLC | Mazlum Dinlemez |
Customer experience
Casting Networks
Up Cycle
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
Up Cycle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Casting Networks
- Casting Networks Membership14 Days trial$29.991 Month
Up Cycle
- Little Boost$4.99
- Junior Boost$9.99
- Mega Boost$14.99
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- Master Boost$19.99
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