# The CherryPicks vs VertiCast

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The CherryPicks | VertiCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cherrypicks/id6752599353/reviews)** | [2.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verticast/id6759099308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 87 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CherryPicks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840107770) | [WeAudition Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101751963) |

## What reviewers say

### The CherryPicks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cherrypicks/id6752599353)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CherryFans Basic Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CherryFans Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| CherryFans VIP Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CherryFans Basic Annual | $11.49 | per year |
| CherryFans Plus Annual | $33.00 | per year |
| CherryFans VIP Annual | $53.90 | per year |


### VertiCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verticast/id6759099308)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VertiCast Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| VertiCast Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


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