Comparison

Spotlight vs Meow Map

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

Head to head
About

Spotlight

Connect with industry professionals for casting opportunities in film, theatre, commercials, and TV. Showcase your skills and experience to be recognized by casting directors seeking talented performers.

Highlights
  • Industry connections
  • Professional recognition
  • Casting opportunities
  • Film, theatre, commercials, TV roles
  • Talent showcase
Features
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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.

About

Meow Map

Features
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Every neighbourhood has its cats. Meow Map helps you meet them all. That ginger who guards the corner shop. The void that lives next door. Meow Map turns your everyday walks into a treasure hunt for the cats living all around you. SPOT: See a cat? Snap a photo and it's pinned to the map, right where you found it. Watch the neighbourhood fill up with whiskers. EXPLORE: The map starts hidden beneath the fog. Every walk clears tiles, uncovering streets, landmarks and cats, and unlocking new polaroid frames for your Cat-a-log. COLLECT: Every cat you spot joins your Cat-a-log, a polaroid album of every feline you've ever met. How many will you see? DISCOVER RARITY: Some cats are out every day; others are almost mythical. Cats earn rarity tiers from Common to Legendary based on how elusive they are. THE NEIGHBOURHOOD: The local feed shows who's been spotted near you, when, and by whom. Meow at a photo you love, leave a comment, and compare Cat-a-logs with your neighbours. CLAIM YOUR OWN CAT: Is that your cat getting famous? Verify ownership to earn a Verified Owner badge, share their real name and personality, and get notified when someone spots them out on their adventures. EARN ACHIEVEMENTS: From your first sighting to becoming your street's top spotter, unlock achievements as you explore further and find more. Meow Map is made for cat lovers, respectful to cats, their owners, and your neighbourhood. Your neighbours are out there. Go say meow.

Screenshots

Spotlight4 screens
Meow Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Meow Map at every 9 days against Spotlight's monthly. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spotlight ships an update monthly, Meow Map every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Spotlight versus Meow Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpotlightMeow Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCasting Networks LLCAMICITIA LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Spotlight

No in-app purchases

None

Meow Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spotlight free?
Spotlight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meow Map free?
Meow Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spotlight or Meow Map have ads?
Neither Spotlight nor Meow Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spotlight or Meow Map?
Spotlight ships an update monthly, and Meow Map every 9 days. Most recently, Spotlight was updated on October 30, 2026 and Meow Map on October 8, 2026.

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