# Eco Cast® Assist vs Casting Networks

The clearest difference is rating: Casting Networks at 4.6 against Eco Cast® Assist's 3.0. Casting Networks also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 2) and review sentiment (22% vs 0%). Eco Cast® Assist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Casting Networks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Eco Cast® Assist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Casting Networks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Casting Networks has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Eco Cast® Assist's written reviews are positive against 22% of Casting Networks's.

Eco Cast® Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, Casting Networks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eco Cast® Assist | Casting Networks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eco-cast-assist/id779946137/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casting-networks/id1607830864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **22.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#101** |
| Size | 9 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Breakdown Services, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/371783589) | [Casting Networks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/802769727) |

## What reviewers say

### Eco Cast® Assist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eco-cast-assist/id779946137)

This app helps casting directors manage actor check-ins and audition schedules. It syncs with desktop software to show waiting actors and track audition times, preventing potential penalties.

**Highlights:** Actor check-in, Audition scheduling, Real-time sync with desktop software, Track actor wait times, Prevent SAG-AFTRA penalties

**In-app purchases:** none


### Casting Networks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casting-networks/id1607830864)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows actors, models, and performers to manage their professional profiles, submit to auditions, and respond to casting requests directly from their mobile device. It connects talent with thousands of casting directors and representatives.

**Highlights:** Access performer profiles, Submit headshots and reels, View and submit to Casting Billboard, Respond to media and audition requests, Manage callback requests

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Casting Networks Membership | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful for finding opportunities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 🚫 Missing critical features
- 🤔 Confusing user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Unable to view attachments or media in the app
- Inconsistent or missing notifications
- Profile and account management issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to submit auditions directly from the app
- Display audition due dates in the app
- Improve search and sorting functionality
- Allow translation of information in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eco Cast® Assist free?

Eco Cast® Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Casting Networks free?

Casting Networks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Eco Cast® Assist or Casting Networks?

Casting Networks is rated higher. Eco Cast® Assist averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Casting Networks averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Eco Cast® Assist or Casting Networks have ads?

Neither Eco Cast® Assist nor Casting Networks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eco Cast® Assist or Casting Networks?

Eco Cast® Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Casting Networks fortnightly. Most recently, Eco Cast® Assist was updated on October 23, 2026 and Casting Networks on October 25, 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.*