Comparison

Casting Networks vs main thing

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

main thing

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Casting Networks4 screens
main thing3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Casting Networks versus main thing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCasting Networksmain thing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#95 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCasting Networks LLCPriya 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

1 purchases

Casting Networks

Subscriptions1
  • Casting Networks Membership14 Days trial$29.991 Month
None

main thing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Casting Networks free?
Casting Networks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is main thing free?
main thing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Casting Networks or main thing have ads?
Neither Casting Networks nor main thing shows ads.

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