Comparison

Backstory vs CastPro.Live Actor

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

Head to head
About

Backstory

Explore the art and business of storytelling with in-depth interviews and full-length scripts. Discover innovative storytellers and gain insights into their creative processes. Access exclusive content through a digital subscription.

Highlights
  • In-depth interviews with storytellers
  • Full-length scripts
  • Coverage of storytelling art and business
  • Digital subscription
  • Bi-monthly issues
Features
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See what's inside! Check out each issue's table of contents at www.backstory.net Get the Backstory on today's most innovative storytellers in the magazine dedicated to covering the art and the business of storytelling. Read a full length script or an in-depth interview with today's hottest storytellers in each issue. (Note: a wifi connection may be necessary in order to watch and read certain pieces) Start by downloading the FREE app. For a limited time you can read issue 01 for FREE. Get a 1-year digital subscription to Backstory for just $24.99! Issues publish every two months (bi-monthly). Backstory Magazine subscriptions available: - 1 year of Backstory Magazine bi-monthly issues (a new issue published every two months) is available for $24.99. -This fee is automatically renewed until canceled. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews and charges your iTunes account $24.99 unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. -No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. -Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. -Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable -You may see Backstory Magazine's Privacy Policy here: http://backstory.net/privacy -You may see Backstory Magazine's Terms of Use here: http://backstory.net/termsofuse

About

CastPro.Live Actor

This app allows actors to audition remotely by creating a profile with photos, videos, and work links. Directors can then send audition calls, and actors can submit their audition videos from anywhere, saving time and travel costs.

Highlights
  • Create actor profiles
  • Upload introduction videos
  • Share work and social media links
  • Receive audition calls
  • Submit audition videos remotely
  • Save on travel and audition expenses
Features
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Auditions – Anywhere, Anytime Auditions, as any artist would admit, can be a daunting task - A gamble that just might make you a superstar overnight or weaken your spirit forever. Furthermore, the recent situation has changed the world forever. A room full of aspiring actors for audition seems almost impossible in the near future. It’s time to adapt with the changing times. Be at the right place at the right time. So, does this mean you should wait till that ‘Big break’, frequent the cafes at Lokhandwala and Prithvi Café just to be noticed by some filmmaker? Well, there’s a better way. And guess what, it’s authentic and doesn’t even require you to commute for an audition. Think of it as your dependable bridge between you and production houses. How does CastPro.Live work? If you are an actor, just create a profile on CastPro.Live along with your recent photographs, introduction video and previous work links. You can also share your social media links that just might help you connect better. If the Director or his assistant likes a profile, bingo! The actors get notification i.e. the Casting / Audition Call, and can upload the audition video hence ridding them of the pains to travel & stand in long queues just to audition for a role. Who knows it just might be your ticket to Bollywood! Key Highlights - Saves you the travelling and other audition expenditures - Flexibility to audition from anywhere, anytime - Spares you from the pressure of audition

Screenshots

Backstory3 screens
CastPro.Live Actor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CastPro.Live Actor at 5.0 against Backstory's 4.4. CastPro.Live Actor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Backstory's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). 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. Backstory sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. CastPro.Live Actor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CastPro.Live Actor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backstory has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backstory ships an update every 3 months, CastPro.Live Actor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Backstory versus CastPro.Live Actor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackstoryCastPro.Live Actor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUnlikely Films, Inc.Reena Shah

Customer experience

Backstory

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative3.8%

CastPro.Live Actor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Backstory

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Download stalls and server connection errors
  • App cannot connect to server
  • Text pixelated on non-Retina displays
  • Issues with Retina display support (older reviews)
  • Large file sizes impacting storage

Requested features

3 requests
  • Issue synopses
  • Retina display optimization (addressed in later reviews)
  • Background downloading

CastPro.Live Actor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Backstory

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time9
  • Issue 2$4.99
  • Backstory Issue 3$4.99
  • Backstory Issue 4$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Issue 5$4.99
  • Issue 6$4.99
  • Issue 7$4.99
  • Issue 9$4.99
  • Issue 12$4.99
  • Backstory Issue 21$4.99
None

CastPro.Live Actor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backstory free?
Backstory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CastPro.Live Actor free?
CastPro.Live Actor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Backstory or CastPro.Live Actor?
CastPro.Live Actor is rated higher. Backstory averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while CastPro.Live Actor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Backstory or CastPro.Live Actor have ads?
Neither Backstory nor CastPro.Live Actor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backstory or CastPro.Live Actor?
Backstory ships an update every 3 months, and CastPro.Live Actor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Backstory was updated on October 23, 2026 and CastPro.Live Actor on October 19, 2026.

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