Casting Networks vs Viral Edge
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/
Viral Edge
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Viral Edge helps creators, brands, and marketers improve social media content before posting. Upload an image or short form video and receive AI-powered feedback on: Hook strength Visual clarity Pacing and retention risk Caption ideas Hashtag suggestions Platform readiness Improvement steps Viral Edge is designed for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook Reels, and other social content formats. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Viral Edge at every 5 days against Casting Networks's fortnightly. Casting Networks's advantage is chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Viral Edge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Casting Networks ships an update fortnightly, Viral Edge every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Casting Networks | Viral Edge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #95 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Casting Networks LLC | Aygates Solutions LLC |
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
Viral Edge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Casting Networks
- Casting Networks Membership14 Days trial$29.991 Month
Viral Edge
- Viral Edge Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Viral Edge Pro Yearly3 Days trial$28.991 Year
