Comparison

Akta vs Dr Self Tape

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Akta

Features
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A one-stop-shop for actors looking to grow their careers. - Castings - Industry Directories - Workshops - Career Development

About

Dr Self Tape

This app helps actors prepare for auditions by providing an AI scene partner, a marketplace for live readers, and tools for recording, reviewing, and tracking performances. It offers features like AI feedback on pacing and energy, and a journal to log practice sessions.

Highlights
  • AI Scene Partner for running lines
  • Live Readers Marketplace
  • Self-Tape Recording and playback
  • CD Simulation for performance feedback
  • Audition Tracker
  • Scene Journal for practice notes
  • Focus Mode for distraction-free recording
Features
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Whether you're prepping for a big audition tonight or building a daily craft habit, Dr Self Tape gives you everything you need to deliver tape-ready work, fast. WHAT'S INSIDE • AI Scene Partner. Drop in any sides, pick a character, and run the scene with an AI that reads with you, takes notes, and adjusts tone on the fly. • Live Readers Marketplace. Match with vetted human readers for live scene work. Swipe to find your fit by accent, age range, time zone, and price, then rate them after so you know who shows up on time, who brings energy, and who's worth booking again. • Self-Tape Recording. One-tap record, cloud sync, instant playback. Multi-take review, side-by-side compare, and trim without leaving the app. • CD Simulation. A first-pass review that flags pacing, eye line, framing, and energy drops the way a casting director might. Critical, never generic. • Audition Tracker. One screen for every audition, submission, and callback, with stats on your response rate, booking rate, and the kinds of roles you're getting traction in. • Scene Journal. Quietly capture what you tried, what landed, and what to bring next time. Build your craft on signal, not memory. • Focus Mode. Optional distraction-free recording. Blur the world, hide the chrome, and it's just you and the scene. WHO IT'S FOR Actors at every level, from drama-school grads building reels to working actors juggling five-plus tapes a week. If you've ever cried in a corner trying to get one good take before bed, this app is for you. NO READERS ON HAND? NO PROBLEM. The AI Scene Partner means you never have to skip a tape because your friend cancelled. When you do want a real human, the Marketplace is one tap away. SUBSCRIPTIONS Dr Self Tape is free to download. Some features (AI Scene Partner, unlimited cloud storage, premium reader credits) are part of an optional subscription. You can manage or cancel any time in Settings, Subscriptions on your device. QUESTIONS Email info@drselftapes.com and a real human (usually the founder) reads every message.

Screenshots

Akta3 screens
Dr Self Tape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Akta at none against Dr Self Tape's 6. Dr Self Tape's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dr Self Tape sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Akta asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Akta ships an update fortnightly, Dr Self Tape every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Akta versus Dr Self Tape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAktaDr Self Tape
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size394 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkta Productions LTDJoel Harold

In-app purchases

None

Akta

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Dr Self Tape

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$24.991 Month
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  • Basic Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Plus Annual7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$249.991 Year

Questions

Is Akta free?
Akta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dr Self Tape free?
Dr Self Tape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Akta or Dr Self Tape have ads?
Neither Akta nor Dr Self Tape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Akta or Dr Self Tape?
Akta ships an update fortnightly, and Dr Self Tape every 4 days. Most recently, Akta was updated on November 12, 2026 and Dr Self Tape on November 9, 2026.

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