Spotlight vs Riddl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spotlight
Connect with industry professionals for casting opportunities in film, theatre, commercials, and TV. This platform recognizes skilled performers sought after by casting directors and project creators.
- Industry-trusted casting platform
- Connect with casting directors
- Opportunities in film, theatre, commercials, voiceovers, TV
- Recognizes professional performers
- Showcases skills and experience
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With nearly a century of experience, we've been the trusted link between exceptional performers and the industry's most influential casting experts. Being a Spotlight member means you're recognised as a consummate professional, possessing the precise skills and experience that casting directors and project creators crave. It's no wonder they turn to us for casting roles in film, theatre, commercials, voiceovers, and TV.
Riddl
Engage your intellect with challenging riddles that offer both straightforward and cryptic clues. This game encourages research, collaboration with friends, and the use of various tools to find solutions. Embark on a brain-teasing journey to decipher enigmas and expand your knowledge.
- Cryptic and plain hints
- Encourages research
- Community collaboration
- Brain-teasing challenges
- Multiple crafted riddles
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Welcome to Riddl – where mystery meets intellect! In each level, Riddl presents a plethora of riddles, each offering both plain and cryptic hints to guide you. Harness your knowledge, sharpen your thinking abilities, and dive into research to unravel the correct answers. This game not only challenges your intellect but also encourages you to seek assistance from various tools, friends, and fellow players, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. Embark on this brain-teasing adventure and conquer several crafted riddles. Expand your horizons, exercise your mind, and embrace the thrill of deciphering each enigma. Riddl is not just a game; it's a journey into the depths of mystery and mastery. Get ready to challenge your intellect like never before – let the riddle-solving commence!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Riddl at 67% against Spotlight's 13%. Riddl also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). Spotlight's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Spotlight ships an update every 5 weeks, Riddl every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spotlight | Riddl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Casting Networks LLC | Daniel Freitas |
Customer experience
Spotlight
Riddl
In-app purchases
Spotlight
No in-app purchases
Riddl
No in-app purchases
