# ShoBizzy vs The_Reel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The_Reel at none against ShoBizzy's 2. The_Reel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). ShoBizzy's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 3). On price, rating and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShoBizzy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. The_Reel asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ShoBizzy against 5.0 for The_Reel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShoBizzy has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ShoBizzy ships an update fortnightly, The_Reel every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShoBizzy | The_Reel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shobizzy/id6448710537/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-reel/id6772360241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ShoBizzy, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685758269) | [NICHELLE TAYLOR](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772360243) |

## What reviewers say

### ShoBizzy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shobizzy/id6448710537)

Connect with industry professionals, showcase your skills, and discover production opportunities. This platform streamlines crew hiring for entertainment productions using an advanced algorithm.

**Highlights:** Professional profile with IMDb integration, Production staffing algorithm, Industry social feed, In-app messaging, Advanced talent and company search, Production dashboard, Production-specific messaging channels

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $200.00 | per year |


### The_Reel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-reel/id6772360241)

A professional networking platform for the film and television industry. Showcase your work, find collaborators, and discover industry opportunities. Connect with actors, crew, and directors to build your network and advance your career.

**Highlights:** Showcase filmmaker portfolio, Share project details and posters, Connect with global talent, Advanced crew search, Post casting calls and job listings, Real-time social feed updates, Direct messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShoBizzy free?

ShoBizzy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The_Reel free?

The_Reel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ShoBizzy or The_Reel?

ShoBizzy and The_Reel are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 26 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do ShoBizzy or The_Reel have ads?

ShoBizzy shows ads; The_Reel does not.

### Which is updated more often, ShoBizzy or The_Reel?

ShoBizzy ships an update fortnightly, and The_Reel every 2 days. Most recently, ShoBizzy was updated on October 21, 2026 and The_Reel on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*