Akta vs SetSum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Akta
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A one-stop-shop for actors looking to grow their careers. - Castings - Industry Directories - Workshops - Career Development
SetSum
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SetSum is an all-in-one shift, payment, and earnings tracker built for actors, models, supporting artistes, and creators. If youβve ever forgotten a booking, lost track of a payment, or struggled to remember where you wrote something down, SetSum gives you one clear system to manage it all. You always know whatβs booked, whatβs been worked, and whatβs been paid. One place to track all gigs and workdays SetSum gives you a single source of truth for your working life. β’ Calendar-based view of all work β’ Clear statuses: Unavailable, Pencilled, Booked/Worked, Paid β’ No more notes apps, screenshots, or spreadsheets Everything is organised and easy to find. Always know whatβs booked, worked, and unpaid See the status of your work at a glance. β’ Whatβs pencilled β’ Whatβs been worked β’ Whatβs still unpaid Pending payments stay visible until money arrives, while payment dates confirm when pay actually landed. Earnings calculated without manual maths SetSum handles calculations so you donβt have to. β’ Pay rates and working day types β’ Call and wrap times β’ Overtime, allowances, and extras β’ Automatic totals with clear breakdowns No spreadsheets. No mental arithmetic. Clear earnings overview for planning SetSum helps you organise and review your earnings in one place. β’ Earnings totals over time β’ Year-by-year views β’ Calendar year and tax-year style grouping for reference β’ Gross, expenses, and net figures for reference β’ Exportable data for your own records This makes it easier to stay organised and prepare information when needed. Built for real industry workflows SetSum reflects how talent actually works. β’ Pencilled jobs before confirmation β’ Worked days without immediate payment β’ Paid status when money arrives β’ Agencies, projects, and notes per shift It feels natural to use because it matches real working life. Fast logging, not admin overload SetSum respects your time. β’ Tap a date to log a shift β’ Tap β+β to log today instantly β’ Minimal required fields β’ Optional details when information isnβt confirmed Confidence and peace of mind Stay organised and in control. β’ No forgotten gigs β’ No lost payments β’ No guessing totals β’ No end-of-year panic We are using a custom Terms of Use (EULA). Read more in our Terms & Conditions https://api.setsum.co.uk/term-condition & Privacy Policy https://api.setsum.co.uk/privacy-policy Important note SetSum provides organisational and estimation tools only. Final pay may vary based on contracts, agreements, and individual circumstances.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Akta at none against SetSum's 2. Akta also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SetSum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Akta asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Akta | SetSum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 394 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Akta Productions LTD | SetSum Ltd |
In-app purchases
Akta
No in-app purchases
SetSum
- Monthly Plan1 Month trial$6.991 Month
- Yearly Plan1 Month trial$59.991 Year









