Comparison

The CherryPicks vs VertiCast

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

Head to head
About

The CherryPicks

This app offers a community-driven platform for discussing TV and films, with a focus on female-driven storytelling. Discover curated recommendations, engage in meaningful conversations, and track your viewing history. Unlock exclusive opportunities by becoming a fan.

Highlights
  • Female-driven storytelling spotlight
  • Original editorial and interviews
  • Proprietary CherryScore rating system
  • User-driven app experience
  • Personalized content discovery
  • Curated watchlists
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CherryPicks sits at the intersection of content, community, and culture. We spotlight female-driven storytelling through original editorial, interviews, events, video and digital content. Our trusted recommendations and meaningful conversation around entertainment are guided through a female lens. At the heart of our ecosystem is the CherryScore, our proprietary rating system that aggregates reviews exclusively from female critics, what we like to call CherryPickers! We're excited to expand our offerings into new formats and features with the launch of our user-driven app experience that brings our content and community together in a more dynamic and personalized way. Download the Cherry Picks™ app and become a CherryFan to unlock exciting opportunities! Discover, create, and connect with like-minded cinephiles just like you! Forget writing down TV and movie recommendations in your notes pad, never to be found again, and instead, become a fan where you can keep a curated list of what you want to watch, what you've watched, and discover new recs curated with your POV in mind! Terms of use :- https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VertiCast

This app revolutionizes talent discovery for actors and casting professionals through a vertical video format. Actors can showcase their personality with free portfolio hosting, while casting directors can quickly find and connect with talent.

Highlights
  • Vertical video portfolio hosting
  • Fast talent discovery for casting
  • Direct messaging with talent
  • Project-specific talent lists
  • Real-time availability management
  • Zero submission fees for actors
Features
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Built exclusively for the vertical microdrama format, VertiCast fundamentally changes how actors get seen and how casting professionals discover talent. We’ve stripped away submissions and transformed the entire discovery process into an immersive, high-speed, vertical video experience. Swipe, cast, create. FOR CASTING DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS, & DIRECTORS: Finding the right look and the right vibe shouldn't take weeks of sifting through stale headshots and showreels. With VertiCast, the talent comes to life immediately. • Vertical Video First: No more squinting at horizontal tapes on your phone. Swipe video showreels that load immediately and add actors you like to lists. • Ultra-Fast Discovery: Swipe through curated feeds of talent instantly. Yes, it’s that fast. • See someone you like? Tap to add them directly to project-specific lists. Message talent directly when they fit the bill to check availability or request specific reads. FOR ACTORS & TALENT: It’s time to show them who you really are. VertiCast puts your personality front and center directly into the hands of decision-makers. • Your Vertical Profile: Upload your headshots, vertical clips and vertical microdrama credits. • Zero Submission Fees: Stop paying to submit to every individual gig. Your vertical profile. • Real-time Availability Management: Keep your calendar updated in-app so casting directors know exactly when you're ready to work. • Willing to work as background? Filter your profile so producers know what roles you are willing to be considered for. Available? Experienced? Booked! Terms of Service: https://verticastapp.com/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The CherryPicks4 screens
VertiCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The CherryPicks at 100% against VertiCast's 0%. The CherryPicks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0). VertiCast's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. The CherryPicks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and VertiCast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The CherryPicks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of The CherryPicks's written reviews are positive against 0% of VertiCast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The CherryPicks ships an update every 6 weeks, VertiCast every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The CherryPicks versus VertiCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe CherryPicksVertiCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better2.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB29 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCherryPicks LLCWeAudition Inc

Customer experience

The CherryPicks

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VertiCast

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

The CherryPicks

Subscriptions6
  • CherryFans Basic Monthly$0.991 Month
  • CherryFans Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • CherryFans VIP Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • CherryFans Basic Annual$11.491 Year
  • CherryFans Plus Annual$33.001 Year
  • CherryFans VIP Annual$53.901 Year
2 purchases

VertiCast

Subscriptions2
  • VertiCast Monthly$14.991 Month
  • VertiCast Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is The CherryPicks free?
The CherryPicks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VertiCast free?
VertiCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The CherryPicks or VertiCast?
The CherryPicks is rated higher. The CherryPicks averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while VertiCast averages 2.0 from 5 ratings.
Do The CherryPicks or VertiCast have ads?
The CherryPicks shows ads; VertiCast does not.
Which is updated more often, The CherryPicks or VertiCast?
The CherryPicks ships an update every 6 weeks, and VertiCast every 5 days. Most recently, The CherryPicks was updated on October 17, 2026 and VertiCast on October 15, 2026.

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