Linus vs Callback Coach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linus
This AI-powered tool acts as your rehearsal partner, helping actors learn lines and self-tape auditions. It offers customizable features like real actor voices, cue-sensitive playback, and script parsing, all while respecting user privacy.
- AI scene partner
- Self-tape tool
- Line learning
- Cue-sensitive playback
- Customizable actor voices
- Script parsing with notes
- Hands-free rehearsal
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Use a reader when you can. Use Linus when you can’t. Your AI-powered scene partner, self tape tool, and line learning app—built by actors, ready when you are. Run lines, run scenes, learn lines and self tape anytime, anywhere. When pressure hits, Linus listens. You’ve run scenes in your trailer. Stayed late after rehearsals. Taped alone in hotel rooms, and whispered lines to yourself in the car and on the train. You’ve prepared for the callback or audition alone, desperate, because everyone said ‘sorry, I can’t, I’m busy’. Linus was made for these moments—the quiet, chaotic, last-minute ones where confidence matters and no one’s around. We’re actors who get it. We live your life. That’s why we built Linus: an AI line reader, teleprompter for actors, and rehearsal partner that listens for your cue, responds in flow, and holds space so you can do what you love and lead your scene. Whether you’re learning 8 pages the night before a callback, self taping at 1AM, or finding your flow on the go, Linus is built to support your process—not replace it. This is rehearsals, without pressure. Play, without panic. ------------ How to get the most out of Linus USE REAL ACTOR VOICES AND SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY Choose your scene partner by accent, tone, age or gender. Every time you rehearse with a voice, that actor gets paid. SELFTAPE WITHOUT A READER Use a smart teleprompter for actors that scrolls naturally while you move. Record, edit, and favourite your best takes without leaving the app. Perfect for selftapes when no reader is around. LEARN LINES FASTER, YOUR WAY Loop tricky moments and work in sections. Hide lines. Use first-letter-only prompts. Stay in flow while you learn lines for auditions or performances. REHEARSE HANDS-FREE, ANYWHERE Run lines in the car, at the gym, on a walk, or lying in the sun. Linus plays your scene partner so you can live your life while rehearsing. UPLOAD MESSY SCRIPTS WITH NO STRESS Got a script with notes from casting written on it? No problem. Linus understands how to find your role, extract your lines, and work around notes—getting you into the scene in seconds. CUE-SENSITIVE PLAYBACK Linus waits for your cue, only responding when you’ve finished your line. Paraphrase when needed. Adjust pace to match your rhythm. REHEARSE IN 32+ LANGUAGES Automatically detects script language and accent. Built for multilingual actors, line learning, and accent switching. MAKE YOUR SCRIPT WORK FOR YOU Choose fonts like Courier or OpenDyslexic. Adjust layout and font size for actor-first accessibility, for better clarity and comfort. STAY IN CONTROL Set the pace, switch between cue or tap-to-progress, and choose how Linus responds. You lead. TRACK YOUR REHEARSAL HABITS View rehearsal stats, line counts, and scene history to improve your process and feel more prepared. YOUR DATA. YOUR PROCESS. PROTECTED. No data mining. No weird terms. Just a line reader that respects your privacy and your scripts. Download Linus and rehearse anytime, anywhere. Try it free today with 1-page rehearsal access. Need more? Grab a 3 or 7-day pass when it suits, or save up to 60% with a monthly subscription plan. ---------- Linus. Your AI-powered line learning app, self tape partner, and teleprompter for actors—built for play when no one else is around. Built by two Aussie actors, with love for our friends, community, and those in the industry. On a mission to help people deliver performances that can move the world. Terms of Use: https://getlinus.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://getlinus.app/privacy
Callback Coach
Actors can upload self-tapes and receive instant, detailed performance scores and personalized coaching notes. Track progress, build custom training plans, and manage auditions to improve acting skills.
- AI-powered performance scoring
- Personalized coaching notes
- Custom training plans
- Audition tracker
- Progress history
- In-app coaching chat
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Your self-tape deserves a second look. Callback Coach is the ultimate audition companion for actors at every level - from first-time self-tapers to seasoned professionals prepping for pilot season. Upload your self-tape and receive a detailed performance score with personalized coaching notes in minutes, not days. No more guessing whether your take was good enough. Know exactly where you stand and what to work on before you hit send. Every submission is scored across professional acting categories that casting directors care about most: • Emotional Authenticity - Are your emotions truthful, layered, and grounded in the scene? • Character Commitment - How fully do you inhabit the character's world, choices, and point of view? • Vocal Delivery - Is your voice dynamic, clear, and serving the material? • Physicality & Presence - Are you using your body, eye line, and spatial awareness effectively on camera? • Timing & Rhythm - Are your beats, pauses, and pacing working with the scene or against it? Each category is scored individually and combined into an overall performance rating, giving you a clear snapshot of your strengths and the specific areas holding you back. But scoring is just the beginning. Every submission comes with a detailed coaching breakdown - written feedback that reads like notes from a top acting coach. You'll get actionable advice on what's working, what needs adjustment, and exactly how to improve your next take. Key features include: • Personalized coaching notes with every self-tape you submit • Custom training plans built around your weaknesses so you improve faster • A full progress history to track your growth over time and see your scores climb • Wardrobe and preparation suggestions tailored to your audition material • A built-in audition tracker to organize projects, deadlines, and creative team details • Rank progression system that rewards consistent practice and improvement • In-app coaching chat for deeper scene work and technique questions • Dark and light mode for comfortable use anywhere Callback Coach is built for the way actors actually work. Whether you're running tapes alone in your apartment or prepping between auditions, the app fits into your workflow and helps you get better with every take. Stop wondering if your self-tape is ready. Start knowing. For support, visit https://callbackcoach.com/support or email support@callbackcoach.com. Privacy Policy: https://callbackcoach.com/privacy Terms: https://callbackcoach.com/terms Scores are performance estimates and do not guarantee a callback or booking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Callback Coach at 5.0 against Linus's 4.2. Callback Coach also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Linus's advantage is ratings volume (179 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Linus sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Callback Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Callback Coach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linus has 179 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Linus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Callback Coach's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linus | Callback Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (179 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 179 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Actors Kit | Callback Coach |
Customer experience
Linus
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In-app purchases
Linus
- Linus Unlimited Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
- Linus Yearly$99.991 Year
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- Premium Yearly$199.991 Year
- 3 Day Pass$1.99
- 7 Day Pass$3.99
- 30 Day Pass$9.99
Callback Coach
- Callback Coach Pro3 Days trial$17.991 Month
- Callback Coach Pro3 Days trial$119.001 Year








