Comparison

StarNow Audition Finder vs Upwork

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

Head to head
About

StarNow Audition Finder

Discover and apply to thousands of global casting calls for TV, film, modeling, and more. Create saved searches and build a professional talent profile to enhance your career opportunities. Offers both free browsing and a premium subscription for unlimited applications.

Highlights
  • Browse global casting calls
  • Apply to TV, film, and modeling jobs
  • Create saved searches
  • Build a professional talent profile
  • Unlimited media uploads
  • Free to download and browse
Features
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Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a seasoned veteran, the StarNow app is the perfect resource for finding and applying to casting calls from all over the world - anytime, from anywhere! Browse thousands of curated casting calls from TV shows, movies, independent productions, music videos, voiceover gigs, modeling jobs, and more right at your fingertips. With unlimited applications and media uploads, the StarNow app makes finding your next audition easier and better than ever. Create saved searches tailored to your specifications to be the first to know about (and apply to!) the kinds of jobs you want most. The StarNow app is free to download, allowing all users to search and browse available casting calls. Upgrade to a subscription to unlock unlimited applications and build a professional talent profile that will wow casting directors. Happy auditioning! If you choose to purchase a subscription to StarNow, your payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew each month or year 24-hours before the end of the current period unless auto-renew is turned off. Auto-renew may be turned off at any time from your Apple account settings. Prices for subscriptions are in U.S. dollars, and may vary in countries other than the U.S. and are subject to change without notice. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you don’t choose to purchase a StarNow subscription, you can continue to use the StarNow app for free. This app includes subscription options, including via optional in-app purchases. If you don’t choose to purchase a StarNow subscription, you can continue to use the StarNow app for free to manage your profile and view job listings, messages, and other resources; however, a subscription is required to utilize some aspects of the service. Terms of Service: https://www.starnow.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy policy: https://www.starnow.com/privacy-policy/

About

Upwork

This app provides a unified platform for hiring and freelancing, allowing users to post jobs, submit proposals, message clients, and manage projects on the go. It streamlines the work process, offering a flexible and efficient experience for all users.

Highlights
  • Post jobs and submit proposals
  • Message clients and manage contracts
  • Track projects on the go
  • Purchase Connects for proposals
  • Unified work management experience
Features
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One app. All of Upwork. Enjoy a smoother, faster, and more flexible experience designed to help you get work done. Manage your work on the go. Whether you're hiring, freelancing, or doing both, you can post jobs, purchase Connects and submit proposals, message, track projects, and manage contracts — all from a single app. Some features, including submitting proposals, require Connects. Connects are available as in-app purchases. This unified experience saves you time and helps you stay focused on what matters most: getting great work done. It’s everything you need, all in one powerful, easy-to-use app, built to support the way you work. Terms of Use: https://www.upwork.com/legal#terms-of-use To learn more about opting out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information, please visit our Privacy Center: https://www.upwork.com/legal#privacy-center

Screenshots

StarNow Audition Finder4 screens
Upwork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StarNow Audition Finder at none against Upwork's shown. StarNow Audition Finder also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 30%). Upwork's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 761) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. StarNow Audition Finder sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and Upwork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $27.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for StarNow Audition Finder against 4.6 for Upwork. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upwork has 72K ratings behind it against 761, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of StarNow Audition Finder's written reviews are positive against 30% of Upwork's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarNow Audition Finder ships an update weekly, Upwork fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
StarNow Audition Finder versus Upwork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarNow Audition FinderUpwork
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (761 ratings)4.6 (72K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.5% of reviews — better29.6% of reviews
Number of ratings76172K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#97 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB138 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperStarNow NZ LPUpwork Global Inc.

Customer experience

StarNow Audition Finder

All ratings761 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative34.4%

Upwork

All ratings71,622 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews1,924 reviews
Positive29.6%
Neutral8.5%
Negative62.0%

Bugs and requests

StarNow Audition Finder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Upwork

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent behavior when applying for jobs
  • Verification and account suspension issues
  • Unreliable push notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save search criteria
  • Improved messaging and notification system
  • Better integration between app and website
  • More transparency around fees and payment process

In-app purchases

9 purchases

StarNow Audition Finder

Subscriptions9
  • StarNow Full Membership$10.991 Month
  • Standard$11.991 Month
  • Premium$16.991 Month
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  • StarNow Monthly Subscription$16.991 Month
  • Elite$19.991 Month
  • StarNow Full Membership2 variants$29.993 Months
  • Standard$29.996 Months
  • StarNow Quarterly$47.993 Months
  • StarNow Semi Annual$59.996 Months
2 purchases

Upwork

Subscriptions2
  • Plus$27.001 Month
  • Plus$29.991 Month

Questions

Is StarNow Audition Finder free?
StarNow Audition Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Upwork free?
Upwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StarNow Audition Finder or Upwork?
Upwork is rated higher. StarNow Audition Finder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 761 ratings, while Upwork averages 4.6 from 72K ratings.
Do StarNow Audition Finder or Upwork have ads?
Upwork shows ads; StarNow Audition Finder does not.
Which is updated more often, StarNow Audition Finder or Upwork?
StarNow Audition Finder ships an update weekly, and Upwork fortnightly. Most recently, StarNow Audition Finder was updated on November 8, 2026 and Upwork on November 9, 2026.

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