# Aside Actor vs Artec

The clearest difference is monetization model: Aside Actor at free with in-app purchases against Artec's subscription. Aside Actor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Artec's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aside Actor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Artec sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Artec holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artec has 348 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Aside Actor's written reviews are positive against 69% of Artec's.

Aside Actor ships an update every 3 weeks, Artec weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aside Actor | Artec |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aside-actor/id6751361223/reviews) | **[4.7 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artec-creator-studio/id6751553903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **348** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 98 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hilal Koyuncu Creative Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834756482) | [Artec Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835792834) |

## What reviewers say

### Aside Actor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aside-actor/id6751361223)

This app provides actors with a digital studio for preparing and recording auditions. It organizes scripts, offers a teleprompter, and uses AI to read other characters' lines, simulating a scene partner.

**Highlights:** Script organization, Teleprompter view, AI scene partner, Script analysis tools, Line memorization practice, Rehearse mode

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Credit | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Credit | $14.99 | one-time |
| 12 Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30 Credits | $59.99 | one-time |


### Artec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artec-creator-studio/id6751553903)

This app helps creators improve their videos by analyzing drafts and predicting viral potential. It offers insights into expected views, a viral score, and actionable feedback to enhance content. Users can import videos, receive analysis, and iterate before posting with greater confidence.

**Highlights:** Predict expected views for video drafts, Receive a Viral Score (0-100), Get actionable feedback on video structure, Estimate potential brand value, Analyze attention drivers in videos, Import video drafts from camera roll

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Extra 400 GB storage | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Creator Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Creator Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $64.99 | per month |
| Pro | $89.99 | per year |
| Creator Annual | $239.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $479.99 | per year |
| 50 Artec Credits | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aside Actor free?

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

### Is Artec free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aside Actor or Artec?

Artec is rated higher. Aside Actor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Artec averages 4.7 from 348 ratings.

### Do Aside Actor or Artec have ads?

Artec shows ads; Aside Actor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Aside Actor or Artec?

Aside Actor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Artec weekly. Most recently, Aside Actor was updated on November 8, 2026 and Artec on November 11, 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.*