| Core Identity |
| Developer | Backstage LLC | Casting Networks LLC | ZipRecruiter, Inc. | Fiverr International Ltd. | Glassdoor | Whova Inc. |
| Category | Business | Productivity | Business | Business | Business | Business |
| Platform | iOS | iOS | iOS | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 18,168 | 1,567 | 558,452 | 563,917 | 753,959 | 235,406 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2017 | Jun 30, 2022 | Dec 29, 2013 | Dec 11, 2011 | Jan 11, 2013 | Oct 9, 2013 |
| Last Updated | Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | terrible | - | - | mixed | negative | excellent |
| Score | 25/100 | - | - | 45/100 | 25/100 | 82/100 |
| Praises | - Beginner actors find value in the platform for building resumes and finding initial casting opportunities
| - | - | - Access to diverse professional talent across multiple creative and technical service categories
| - Quick apply feature provides a convenient path for users to submit job applications
- Comprehensive job market data helps users evaluate potential employers and salary expectations
| - Networking & Connection
- Ease of Use & Navigation
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| Complaints | - Subscription costs are perceived as prohibitively expensive for actors seeking entry-level work opportunities
| - | - | - Prevalence of phishing and scam messages targeting new sellers in the inbox
| - Broken login and authentication flows prevent users from accessing their accounts post-update
- Navigation and search filters fail to deliver relevant job results for specific user needs
| - Notification & Spam Issues
- Agenda Navigation Friction
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| Requests | - Free access to audition listings to support actors with limited financial resources
| - | - | - Improved tablet interface to utilize screen space beyond the mobile layout
| - Granular filtering and job hiding controls are needed to remove irrelevant search results
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Editorial content moat reinforces category authority
- Professional profile tools establish industry-standard talent presentation
| - | - High user satisfaction (4.86 rating) across 550k+ reviews
- Superior 'Resume Viewed' feedback loop for candidates
- Streamlined 'One-Tap' application UX
| - Service-catalog UX enables friction-free purchasing
- Global talent pool provides 24/7/365 project delivery
- AI-matching reduces time-to-hire for buyers
| - Salary transparency data functions as a primary organic acquisition funnel
- Anonymous Bowls community drives high-frequency engagement loops
- Verified employer-review content creates significant user switching costs
| - High user adoption and satisfaction (4.8 rating, 234k+ iOS reviews)
- Differentiated SmartProfile technology for automated networking
- Strong organic engagement via the Community Board
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| Weaknesses | - Subscription cost perceived as prohibitively expensive
- Navigation regressions in the latest update
- Poor customer support responsiveness
| - | - Lack of proprietary salary transparency tools
- No integrated company reviews or culture data
- Dependence on external job boards for listing quality
| - High volume of phishing/scam messages in inbox
- Opaque account moderation policies
- Notification delivery failures on mobile
| - High-frequency authentication failures post-update
- 0.1★ rating gap between Android and iOS
- Interface redesign obscures core search functionality
| - Notification fatigue caused by platform-generated DMs
- Agenda UI friction for large-scale events (scrolling list issues)
- Lack of Google SSO option for Android account creation
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| Pricing | freemium | freemium | free | freemium | free | freemium |
| Momentum | Intense | Intense | - | Active | Active | Maintenance |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions | 5 versions | - | 5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~14d avg | 5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~7d avg | 5 versions, ~5d avg |
