Studio System Mobile vs Acthound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Studio System Mobile
Access a comprehensive database of film, TV, and digital project information, including industry executives, talent, and production companies. Track project development stages and financial details, and find verified contact information for professionals and organizations.
- Film, TV, and digital project database
- Industry executive and talent information
- Agency and studio details
- Project development stage tracking
- Financial tracking for films
- Verified contact information
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The Studio System app offers instant access to the entertainment industry’s most comprehensive and trusted source of Film, TV and Digital information. With an extensive database of industry executives, talent, agencies, studios, film financiers and production houses, as well as hundreds of thousands of film, TV and digital projects, Studio System is an indispensable tool for entertainment professionals. The Studio System app delivers: • Film, TV and Digital projects at all stages of development, from pre-production to post-release / airing • Detailed financial tracking of films • Access to complete representation info for talent, below-the-line professionals and other industry insiders • Verified phone numbers and email addresses for organizations and industry professionals • Complete organization details, including employee rosters and projects in the works Explore: • Lists of films and TV/digital projects at each phase of development (pre-production, in development/pilot, active development, wrapped, etc.) • Film release and TV premiere calendars • Executive updates, promotions and moves • Changes to talent representation The Studio System application is only available for paid Studio System subscribers. Sign up for a free trial of the Studio System web application at studiosystem.com. To purchase a Studio System account and get access to the mobile app, please reach out to the Gracenote team at studiosystemsales@gracenote.com.
Acthound
Find and apply for acting, modeling, and singing opportunities nationwide. This app offers a curated list of casting calls for various productions, from TV and film to music videos and talent agencies. It's designed for both aspiring and experienced performers.
- Find casting calls nationwide
- Apply to auditions
- Browse TV, movie, and music video jobs
- Discover modeling and talent agency opportunities
- Curated listings for all experience levels
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Acthound enables actors, models, dancers, singers to find & apply to casting calls, auditions and other opportunities across the country. Browse and apply to productions on your iPhone! Acthound provides a curated listing with thousands of casting calls, from shows, TV, movies, independent films, talent agencies, voice over, music videos, modeling jobs, and more. Use Acthound, regardless of if you're an industry veteran or just starting out because it'll be the fastest way to find your next audition! Since 2020, Acthound has been dedicated to producing the best network for talents in the world. It is our mission to connect and grow the entertainment industry in new & exciting ways with the people who help make it run every day! We are honored to work for & earn your trust! Acthound is free to download, and all users can view & search available casting notices. Upgrading your profile enables you to have new cutting-edge features & tools to further your career while having discounts off classes, webinars & more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Acthound at free with in-app purchases against Studio System Mobile's subscription. Studio System Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for Studio System Mobile against 3.0 for Acthound. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Studio System Mobile's written reviews are positive against 50% of Acthound's.
Studio System Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Acthound every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Studio System Mobile | Acthound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (9 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Baseline, LLC | Acthound LLC |
Customer experience
Studio System Mobile
Acthound
In-app purchases
Studio System Mobile
No in-app purchases
Acthound
No in-app purchases
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