Comparison

VertiCast vs Microhouse Films

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

Head to head
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/

About

Microhouse Films

Experience bingeable vertical drama series with fast-paced, episodic storytelling. Watch short, addictive episodes or full seasons, with new stories arriving regularly. Enjoy exclusive original content and a curated selection of premium picks.

Highlights
  • Bingeable vertical video series
  • Short, addictive episodes
  • Full-screen mobile viewing
  • Exclusive MHF Originals
  • Unlock episodes with Credits
  • Browse by Featured, New, Top Chart
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Microhouse Films — Small Space. Big Stories. Bingeable vertical video series, built to be watched one tap at a time. Fast-paced, episodic storytelling packed with cliffhangers, twists, and characters you'll follow to the final scene. Swipe through a feed of short, addictive episodes, or dive into a series and watch it season by season. New stories arrive regularly, so there's always something fresh to start. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Full-screen vertical episodes made for mobile — no awkward cropping, no clutter. • Start for free. Every series lets you watch free episodes before you commit. • Unlock more with Credits — keep going the moment a cliffhanger hits. No subscription, ever. • MHF Originals. Exclusive series you won't find anywhere else. • Premium picks. A curated lineup of standout, high-production stories. • Browse your way — Featured, New Releases, Top Chart, Coming Soon, and Browse All. HOW IT WORKS Open the app and start watching — free episodes are ready to go. Hooked? Unlock the next episode instantly with Credits. Buy Credit packs anytime via secure in-app purchase, and use them across any series. Sign in to keep your unlocked episodes and library with you. MADE FOR BINGEING Every episode is short enough for a coffee break and gripping enough to make "just one more" impossible. Two minutes or two hours, Microhouse Films meets you where you are. No subscriptions. No commitments. Just stories worth your time. Questions or feedback? support@microhousefilms.com Privacy Policy: https://microhousefilms.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://microhousefilms.com/terms

Screenshots

VertiCast4 screens
Microhouse Films4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Microhouse Films at 100% against VertiCast's 0%. Microhouse Films also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (34 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. VertiCast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Microhouse Films sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microhouse Films holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microhouse Films has 34 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of VertiCast's written reviews are positive against 100% of Microhouse Films's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VertiCast ships an update every 5 days, Microhouse Films every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VertiCast versus Microhouse Films: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertiCastMicrohouse Films
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (5 ratings)4.8 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings534 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB38 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWeAudition IncVetrai, LLC

Customer experience

VertiCast

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

Microhouse Films

All ratings33 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VertiCast

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

Microhouse Films

Subscriptions1
  • Front Row Club$2.497 Days
One-time11
  • Encore$2.49
  • Cameo Credit Pack$2.49
  • Featured Credit Pack$4.49
Show 8 more
  • Matinee Credit Pack$5.49
  • Headliner Credit Pack$7.49
  • Box Set Credit Pack$10.99
  • Premiere Credit Pack$13.99
  • Marathon Credit Pack$15.99
  • Marquee$21.99
  • Gala$24.99
  • Festival$28.99

Questions

Is VertiCast free?
VertiCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Microhouse Films free?
Microhouse Films is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VertiCast or Microhouse Films?
Microhouse Films is rated higher. VertiCast averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Microhouse Films averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.
Do VertiCast or Microhouse Films have ads?
Neither VertiCast nor Microhouse Films shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VertiCast or Microhouse Films?
VertiCast ships an update every 5 days, and Microhouse Films every 4 days. Most recently, VertiCast was updated on October 24, 2026 and Microhouse Films on October 28, 2026.

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