Comparison

Aside Actor vs Casting Ninja

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

Head to head
About

Aside Actor

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
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Aside is a self-taping studio designed for actors. It gives you everything you need to prepare and record auditions without relying on a human reader. How it works: 1. Upload your script – Aside organizes the lines in your script. 2. Set up your self-tape – Use the selfie camera in the app to record. 3. Teleprompter view – Your lines are shown as you perform. 4. AI scene partner – Other characters’ lines are read aloud with natural voices, so it feels like rehearsing with a live reader. Additional tools for preparation: • Script analysis: Dramaturgical breakdown with character intentions, acting choices, and coaching questions from a Method perspective. • Line memorization: Practice with teleprompter guidance until you’re fully off-book. • Rehearse mode: Perform your role while AI reads the other characters. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Casting Ninja

Features
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Casting Ninja is your all-in-one self-tape audition companion for actors. FEATURES: • Record professional self-tape auditions • AI-powered practice mode with text-to-speech • Review and manage your recordings • Secure cloud storage for your auditions • Sign in with Apple for privacy Perfect for professional actors, aspiring performers, and anyone preparing for auditions.

Screenshots

Aside Actor4 screens
Casting Ninja4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Casting Ninja at none against Aside Actor's 4. Casting Ninja also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. Aside Actor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Casting Ninja asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aside Actor ships an update every 2 weeks, Casting Ninja every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Aside Actor versus Casting Ninja: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAside ActorCasting Ninja
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB116 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHilal Koyuncu Creative Services LLCAutoScreen AI, Inc

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Aside Actor

One-time4
  • 1 Credit$3.99
  • 5 Credit$14.99
  • 12 Credits$29.99
Show 1 more
  • 30 Credits$59.99
None

Casting Ninja

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aside Actor free?
Aside Actor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Casting Ninja free?
Casting Ninja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aside Actor or Casting Ninja have ads?
Neither Aside Actor nor Casting Ninja shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aside Actor or Casting Ninja?
Aside Actor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Casting Ninja every 4 days. Most recently, Aside Actor was updated on September 18, 2026 and Casting Ninja on September 9, 2026.

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