Eagle Nine vs VertiCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eagle Nine
Immerse yourself in a sci-fi adventure podcast exploring the impact of technology on society. Follow a character's journey through a dystopian world filled with artificial intelligence and unanswered questions. Experience a full sound field for a deeply engaging audio narrative.
- Sci-fi adventure narrative
- Explores technology's impact
- Full sound field immersion
- Dystopian world setting
- Artificial intelligence themes
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Eagle Nine: Locked is a fiction Sci-Fi Adventure Podcast, challenging listeners to think more deeply about technology's growing presence in all areas of our lives. Listen as Fuse attempts to escape and discovers just how dangerous the world has become. As he faces more questions than answers, will he be able to save us all? The story is presented using a full sound field technique that immerses the listener in this dystopian world. Artificial Intelligence is at the forefront of our current technological revolution. Between GPT Chats, Deepfakes, and Ai art - human ingenuity is becoming harder to spot, or is it?
VertiCast
This app revolutionizes talent discovery for actors and casting professionals through a vertical video format. Actors can showcase their personality with free portfolio hosting, while casting directors can quickly find and connect with talent.
- Vertical video portfolio hosting
- Fast talent discovery for casting
- Direct messaging with talent
- Project-specific talent lists
- Real-time availability management
- Zero submission fees for actors
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Built exclusively for the vertical microdrama format, VertiCast fundamentally changes how actors get seen and how casting professionals discover talent. We’ve stripped away submissions and transformed the entire discovery process into an immersive, high-speed, vertical video experience. Swipe, cast, create. FOR CASTING DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS, & DIRECTORS: Finding the right look and the right vibe shouldn't take weeks of sifting through stale headshots and showreels. With VertiCast, the talent comes to life immediately. • Vertical Video First: No more squinting at horizontal tapes on your phone. Swipe video showreels that load immediately and add actors you like to lists. • Ultra-Fast Discovery: Swipe through curated feeds of talent instantly. Yes, it’s that fast. • See someone you like? Tap to add them directly to project-specific lists. Message talent directly when they fit the bill to check availability or request specific reads. FOR ACTORS & TALENT: It’s time to show them who you really are. VertiCast puts your personality front and center directly into the hands of decision-makers. • Your Vertical Profile: Upload your headshots, vertical clips and vertical microdrama credits. • Zero Submission Fees: Stop paying to submit to every individual gig. Your vertical profile. • Real-time Availability Management: Keep your calendar updated in-app so casting directors know exactly when you're ready to work. • Willing to work as background? Filter your profile so producers know what roles you are willing to be considered for. Available? Experienced? Booked! Terms of Service: https://verticastapp.com/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Eagle Nine at 5.0 against VertiCast's 2.0. VertiCast's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Eagle Nine sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and VertiCast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Eagle Nine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively.
Eagle Nine ships an update weekly, VertiCast every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eagle Nine | VertiCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 2.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 753 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Driven Catalyst | WeAudition Inc |
Customer experience
Eagle Nine
VertiCast
In-app purchases
Eagle Nine
- Season 1 Episode 22 variants$0.99
- Season 1 Episode 1$0.99
- Season 1 Episode 4$0.99
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- Season 1 Episode 5$0.99
- Season 1 Episode 6$0.99
- Season 1 Episode 8$0.99
- Season 1 Episode 7$0.99
- Season 1$4.99
VertiCast
- VertiCast Monthly$14.991 Month
- VertiCast Yearly$99.991 Year









