# YOUKU-Drama,Shorts,Show,Anime — HD Video, English Subtitles

> Asian drama, anime, and movie streaming service with multilingual options and offline playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Jet Brilliant Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youku-dramashortsshowanime/id1619761040 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jet Brilliant Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634182615)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 436 App Store ratings · 372 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 314 MB
- Languages: American English, Indonesian, Korean, Malay, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Thai, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Vietnamese
- Released: 2022-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-11-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youku-dramashortsshowanime/id1619761040/reviews.md

## What is YOUKU?

YOUKU is a streaming entertainment video app designed for viewers who enjoy chinese drama and asian entertainment. It offers a large selection of exclusive asian drama, with professionally translated english subtitles, other multilingual subtitles, and dubbed content.

What makes YOUKU different:
• Exclusive premieres, updated alongside China: As one of China's leading long-form video platforms, YOUKU exclusively releases many popular chinese drama titles, variety shows, and donghua.
• Officially licensed and complete content: All content is officially licensed and available in clear video quality for worry-free viewing.
• Asian entertainment in one app: Explore chinese drama, kdrama, Japanese series, chinese movies, anime, variety shows, and vertical micro drama, covering romance, costume drama, wuxia drama, mystery, school stories, and more.

Popular Picks:
• Trending Chinese Dramas: Where the Mask Ends and The Early Spring are making waves worldwide and topping drama charts! Jing's latest drama, The Silent Storm, is now airing. Watch a corporate professional turn frontline investigator as he uncovers a massive criminal operation worth billions in this gripping crime thriller.
• ""Real"" Short Drama Series: Return is Real and Love is Real bring heartwarming stories of love, healing, and second chances. From a beloved pet reborn as a human who falls for its owner to two young couples navigating breakups and reunions, these emotional romances will make you smile and cry.
• Must-Watch Chinese Animation: Beyond Time's Gaze, Gu An, and The Demon Hunter bring together some of the fiercest heroes in Chinese animation!
• Exciting Variety Shows: Love Wins All S2 puts attractive singles to the test with challenges of love and survival. Romance and competition unfold every day!"

Why choose YOUKU:
• Multilingual support: Switch between english subtitles and dubbed audio with one tap, paired with a localized interface for easy viewing.
• Offline downloads: Save videos to your device and watch them anytime without an internet connection.
• Membership benefits: Enjoy ad-free viewing, HD video quality, early access to complete series, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.
• Multi-device sync and casting: Seamlessly sync your viewing progress across your phone, tablet, and TV, and cast to a larger screen with one tap.
• Smart categories and recommendations: A clean interface helps you find what you want to watch in seconds.

Join fans around the world:
• Rate and review your favorite shows to help more people discover great content.
• Follow your favorite stars for exclusive updates.
• Post bullet comments, discuss the story, and interact with other users in real time.

Download YOUKU now and start your streaming journey!

If you have any questions or suggestions, contact us at: YoukuGlobalService@alibaba-inc.com
Official website: https://youku.tv/

VIP Service Agreement:
https://terms.alicdn.com/legal-agreement/terms/product/20220531191524167/20220531191524167.html
Privacy Policy:
https://terms.alicdn.com/legal-agreement/terms/platform_service/20220525165926567/20220525165926567.html
User Agreement:
https://terms.alicdn.com/legal-agreement/terms/platform_service/20220530162612141/20220530162612141.html
End User License Agreement:
https://www.apple.com/hk/en/legal/internet-services/itunes/hk/terms.html


Auto-Renew Subscription Info:
Auto-renewing subscription package
(1) Payment: 1-month, 3-month, and 1-year auto-renew plans are available. Charges are billed to your iTunes account.
(2) Renewal: The subscription fee is automatically charged each period via iTunes account. After payment, your membership is extended for the next term.
(3) Cancellation: To cancel auto-renew, go to Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions at least 24 hours before the current period ends. After cancellation, you won't be charged again.
Subscription prices may vary by region.

## Key features

- Extensive Asian content library
- Multilingual subtitles and dubbing
- Offline video downloads
- VIP exclusive perks
- Ad-free streaming
- Full HD 1080P quality
- Seamless multi-device viewing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $56.99 | per year |
| Quarterly Subscription | $17.49 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| special package | $34.99 | one-time |
| special package | $5.99 | one-time |
| special package | $48.99 | one-time |
| special package | $0.99 | one-time |
| special package | $1.99 | one-time |
| special package | $2.99 | one-time |
| special package | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #160 in Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

## What do users think of YOUKU?

Reviews of YOUKU are mostly negative: the Entertainment app is rated 2.3/5 from 436 App Store ratings. What users like most: convenient to watch Xiao Zhan, cheap subscription. Top complaints: keeps going dark, constant request for payment. Summarized from real user reviews.

**Pros**

- 🚀 Convenient to watch Xiao Zhan
- 🚀 Cheap subscription
- 👍 Good content, could improve
- 👍 App has really improved

**Cons**

- 🐛 Keeps going dark
- 🐛 Constant request for payment
- 🐛 Subscription doesn't work
- 🐛 Subtitles unreadable
- 🐛 Brightness auto adjusts on own
- 🐛 Paywalls behind subscription
- 🐛 Paid VIP but not getting VIP benefits
- 🐛 Paid subscription not working
- 🐛 VIP required to watch what's already available on you tube
- 🐛 No 4K resolution
- 🐛 After becoming vip member will keep tolling you paying again
- 🐛 Terrible app asking for money
- 🐛 Apple subscriptions don't work in the app anymore
- 🐛 Forced purchase
- 🐛 Sneaky app
- 🐛 Scam
- 🐛 Questionable App
- 🐛 Way behind in user friendliness
- 🐛 So bad, we have to pay
- 🐛 Constant buffering
- 🐛 Terrible and I hope it's improved very soon
- 🐛 Unwanted energy saving mode
- 🐛 Cannot cast on TV
- 🐛 Paid for Subscription, but no service
- 🐛 Did not delivered
- 🐛 There are no subtitles
- 🐛 Subtitles
- 🐛 Not so good on iPad. Ok on iPhone only
- 🐛 Can't cast
- 🐛 Interface on iPad is for a phone
- 🐛 Poor quality platform,annoying
- 🐛 Not compatible with iPad Air 4.
- 🐛 Terrible

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Subtitles keep switching back to mandarin
- Can't resume anything you watch
- Laggy if you try to skip the credits
- No skip intro or end credits
- It never keeps place of what you are currently watching
- HQ quality for vip seems lower quality than other streaming services
- Logs you out constantly and refuses to let you back
- Shows not showing up
- Screen orientation for iPad still not fixed
- Screen Cast
- No login only sign up option
- The screen keeps going dark!!!
- Cannot download and sign into laptop to watch
- Cannot cast onto Apple TV to watch drama
- Subtitles not working
- Rotation issue when trying to watch on iPad
- Unable to download and sign into laptop to watch
- Cannot cast onto Apple TV to watch drama

**Most requested features**

- Language support
- Search function
- Casting option
- Bigger subtitles
- Ability to create watchlist
- Resume playback
- Skip intro and end credits
- Auto play next episode
- Pause and play button on screen
- Ability to filter by actors/actresses
- More TV apps
- Ability to edit subtitle format
- Ability to turn off live comment bar

## Is YOUKU safe?

YOUKU-Drama,Shorts,Show,Anime does not appear safe based on available data. The AppsHunter Safety Score for YOUKU is 47 out of 100. This assessment is based on 436 user ratings, with an App Store average of 2.3 out of 5. Of 436 App Store ratings, 26.4% point to a safe experience, 8.7% suggest some concerns, and 64.9% point to a risky experience.

## Is YOUKU legit?

YOUKU-Drama,Shorts,Show,Anime appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for YOUKU is 83 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 372)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youku-dramashortsshowanime/id1619761040/reviews.md

### 1/5 — VIP Services

*2026-10-18, version 11.1.50*

I paid for VIP services and I still can not access it. I have sent several emails with no response.

### 2/5 — 日本語字幕が殆どない

*2026-10-14*

いい作品たくさんあるんだから、
日本語字幕つけたら、みんな課金してくれるよ

### 1/5 — VIP Services

*2026-09-26, version 11.1.49*

I paid for VIP services and I still can not access it. I have sent several emails with Jo response.

### 3/5 — Até que é bom

*2026-09-17*

O app é muito bom com vários doramas incríveis só que pra assistir o dorama a maioria dos episódios tem que pagar

### 1/5 — Ruin

*2026-09-14, version 11.1.48*

Péssimo, fala que tem tradução para o português mas nao tem, a dublagem é ruin

### 1/5 — Can’t even make an account

*2026-09-13, version 11.1.48*

Every time I try to make an account, it asks me to drag a slider to prove I am human , then glitches out.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2026-09-10, version 11.1.48*

It’s totally scam don’t even installed

### 4/5 — Um grande golpe

*2026-09-10*

Eles fazem você assinar te garantindo que você vai ter a série que você deseja, assim quando você assine os últimos episódios só pagos a mais 
Eu paguei 70,00 para ter acesso a séries que eles garantiram que ia ter, quando fui assistir os últimos capítulos me cobraram 20,00 em cada episódio. Isso é horrível. Quem vai querer assinar essa me@&a 
Fui enganada e paguei 70,00 em absolutamente nada pois só assinei pq a seria que eu queria terminar de assistir tava saindo 1 episódio por dia e eu queria assistir tudo de uma vez, enfim paguei e cancelei na hora, não tive reembolso e desinstalei o app

Assinem a Netflix ou a Vikki pois lá eles não te enganam 
Obrigada!

### 1/5 — Sous titres en français

*2026-09-10*

Pourquoi les sous titres français n’y sont pas ? Du coup aucun intérêt

### 1/5 — VIP Access Issue

*2026-09-10*

I purchased membership but it is not getting active. I can see I have QTR membership and it expires in Dec but it still shows i am not a vip member

## Frequently asked questions about YOUKU

### What kind of content can I watch on this app?

The app offers a wide variety of popular Chinese dramas, anime, movies, variety shows, and short series. Content is updated daily to ensure a constant stream of new entertainment options for users.

### Does the app support multiple languages?

Yes, the app provides multilingual subtitles and dubbing. Its smart interface adapts to your language, offering an easy and immersive viewing experience for a global audience.

### Can I watch content offline?

Absolutely. You can save videos in batches and watch them anytime offline, making it perfect for commutes, travel, or any situation where internet access is limited. This feature ensures your entertainment is always available.

### What are the benefits of VIP membership?

VIP members gain access to more exclusive hit Asian dramas, enjoy an ad-free streaming experience, and can watch content in full HD 1080P quality. This premium tier enhances the overall viewing pleasure.

### How does the subscription work?

The app offers auto-renewing subscription plans for 1-month, 3-month, and 1-year periods, billed through your iTunes account. To cancel, navigate to Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.1.55 — 2026-11-11

What's New:
1. Membership in Your Language: The membership purchase page now supports nine languages: English, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malay, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Chinese, making it easier to understand your membership options.
2. Better Audio Quality: We've improved audio playback for clearer, smoother sound while you watch.

Trending Shows:
1. The Silent Storm: Jing's latest crime thriller is now airing with new episodes! A corporate professional becomes a frontline investigator, uncovering a massive criminal operation worth billions.
2. Where the Mask Ends: Still topping Chinese drama charts across multiple countries! Don't miss Wrong Carriage Right Groom, starring Tian Xiwei, a delightful romantic comedy about a bride who ends up marrying the wrong groom after a wedding mix-up.
3. Love Wins All S2: New episodes of this reality dating show are here! Watch attractive singles take on exciting challenges and romantic dates, with fresh chemistry and sweet moments every day.
4. Popular Short Dramas: From Return is Real and My Crush's Brother Is Into Me to Cast Out by My Family, I Awakened 900 Million Stat Points, discover a variety of addictive romance stories worth watching!"

### 11.1.50 — 2026-10-16

We've optimized the experience in this version for smoother viewing.

1. Trending titles: Irreplaceable, The Early Spring, Pull Strings, Ash, Mystic Nine, The Eternal Fragrance
2. More exciting content to explore: Ashes to Crown, Light To The Night, Veil of Shadows, Case X Decoded, Unveil: Jadewind, Affinity, Love in The Clouds, Blood River

### 11.1.49 — 2026-09-16

We've optimized the experience in this version for smoother viewing.

1. Trending titles: The Early Spring, Pull Strings, Ash, Mystic Nine, The Eternal Fragrance, GuAn
2. More exciting content to explore: Ashes to Crown, Light To The Night, Veil of Shadows, Case X Decoded, Unveil: Jadewind, Affinity, Love in The Clouds, Blood River

### 11.1.48 — 2026-09-01

We've optimized the experience in this version for smoother viewing.

1. Trending titles: The Early Spring, Pull Strings, Ash, Mystic Nine, The Eternal Fragrance, GuAn
2. More exciting content to explore: Ashes to Crown, Light To The Night, Veil of Shadows, Case X Decoded, Unveil: Jadewind, Affinity, Love in The Clouds, Blood River

### 11.1.47 — 2026-08-29

We've optimized the experience in this version for smoother viewing.

1. Trending titles: The Early Spring, Pull Strings, Ash, Mystic Nine, The Eternal Fragrance, GuAn
2. More exciting content to explore: Ashes to Crown, Light To The Night, Veil of Shadows, Case X Decoded, Unveil: Jadewind, Affinity, Love in The Clouds, Blood River

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-11-12.*