# Casting Networks vs JokeBook Go

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JokeBook Go at 100% against Casting Networks's 22%. JokeBook Go 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 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

JokeBook Go 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 2, 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 100% of JokeBook Go's.

Casting Networks ships an update fortnightly, JokeBook Go every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Casting Networks | JokeBook Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casting-networks/id1607830864/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jokebook-go/id6746818787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% 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 | **#101** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Casting Networks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/802769727) | [Akil Bjorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818669946) |

## What reviewers say

### Casting Networks

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

**Currently charting:** #101 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


### JokeBook Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jokebook-go/id6746818787)

This app helps comedians organize their joke ideas, create setlists, and track performance dates. It allows users to record their sets while viewing their setlist and listen back to recordings.

**Highlights:** Organize joke ideas, Create setlists, Calendar for setlist tracking, Record live sets, Listen to recordings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Casting Networks free?

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

### Is JokeBook Go free?

JokeBook Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Casting Networks or JokeBook Go?

JokeBook Go is rated higher. Casting Networks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while JokeBook Go averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Casting Networks or JokeBook Go have ads?

Neither Casting Networks nor JokeBook Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Casting Networks or JokeBook Go?

Casting Networks ships an update fortnightly, and JokeBook Go every 4 months. Most recently, Casting Networks was updated on October 30, 2026 and JokeBook Go on October 22, 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.*