Casting Networks vs main thing
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/
main thing
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Built for creators who care about consistency and clarity, not just virality. main thing is a calm home base for content creators who want a better relationship with their work, not just the analytics. It’s a place to check in with yourself, reflect on what you’re making, and build a creative practice that feels intentional over time. Less noise and more clarity about who you are as a creator and how you want to show up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: main thing at none against Casting Networks's 1. Casting Networks's advantage is chart position (#95 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads and device support 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. main thing asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Casting Networks | main thing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #95 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Casting Networks LLC | Priya Ganguly |
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
main thing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Casting Networks
- Casting Networks Membership14 Days trial$29.991 Month
main thing
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Casting Networks free?
Is main thing free?
Do Casting Networks or main thing have ads?
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