# Aside Actor vs iT Factor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iT Factor at 100% against Aside Actor's 50%. iT Factor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Aside Actor's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aside Actor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and iT Factor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iT Factor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Aside Actor's written reviews are positive against 100% of iT Factor's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aside Actor | iT Factor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aside-actor/id6751361223/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/it-factor-self-tape-studio/id6756082184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hilal Koyuncu Creative Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834756482) | [Kevin Barrett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816588589) |

## 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 |


### iT Factor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/it-factor-self-tape-studio/id6756082184)

This app streamlines the self-taping process for actors by providing a dedicated studio for recording, reviewing, editing, and delivering auditions. It offers professional recording features, intuitive editing tools, and organized project management to help actors submit their best work with confidence.

**Highlights:** Organize auditions as projects, Dedicated camera recording session, Review, rate, and select takes, Casting-focused editing tools, Export, compress, and share auditions, Picture-in-Picture slates, Smart session workflow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iT Factor Pro – Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| iT Factor Pro – Annual | $129.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aside Actor free?

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

### Is iT Factor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aside Actor or iT Factor?

iT Factor is rated higher. Aside Actor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while iT Factor averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Aside Actor or iT Factor have ads?

Neither Aside Actor nor iT Factor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aside Actor or iT Factor?

Aside Actor ships an update every 2 weeks, and iT Factor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Aside Actor was updated on September 18, 2026 and iT Factor on July 19, 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.*