# Aside Actor vs Casting Ninja

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.

Both are free to download. Aside Actor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Casting Ninja asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aside Actor | Casting Ninja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aside-actor/id6751361223/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hilal Koyuncu Creative Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834756482) | [AutoScreen AI, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868508549) |

## 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 |


### Casting Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casting-ninja/id6757723292)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*