Comparison

Creative Artist vs U Short

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

Head to head
About

Creative Artist

Features
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Australia's number 1 publisher of Art magazines has created the best Art magazine. This magazine brings the best of all types of art and explores the whole of the art world. Meet inspiring artists using all forms of mediums including drawing. Also each issue we will meet an amazing photographer who will provide a workshop so you can take great photos to enhance your art work. With regular features on how to set up the perfect studio and road test products. We will also visit galleries from all over the world and local exhibitions and art fairs. Pricing for subscriptions available: • Single issue: 6.99 AUD • 1 year subscription: 30.99 AUD, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Terms of Service : https://www.zinio.com/www/legal/terms.jsp#terms Privacy Policy : https://www.zinio.com/www/legal/terms.jsp#policy

About

U Short

Explore a vast library of dramas, from romance to adventure and historical tales. Enjoy exclusive releases and HD streaming for a captivating viewing experience. Become your daily entertainment companion.

Highlights
  • Unlimited drama library
  • Exclusive releases
  • HD streaming
  • Multiple genres
  • Continuous updates
  • Seamless audio/video
Features
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Enjoy unlimited delightful dramas and uplift your spirit with U Drama! From romantic love stories to thrilling adventures, from historical period dramas to modern urban tales, from heartwarming moments to intense mysteries, our drama library offers a variety of genres for you to explore. Never miss out on any great shows again! Download the U Drama app and embark on your own dramatic journey. We bring you carefully curated top-notch dramas that cater to your preferences, whether you're a fan of romantic love stories, thrilling adventures, historical period dramas, or modern urban tales, U Short has got you covered. Immerse yourself in captivating storylines with seamless audio and video quality. Premium content is no longer hidden away but presented right on your mobile phone by U Short . 【Exclusive releases, continuous updates】 【Powerful engine, HD streaming, silky-smooth experience】 【Multiple drama genres to choose from, from romance to riches, even protagonists' comeback, all at your fingertips】 Don't wait any longer. Let U Short become your essential entertainment companion every day! 【U Short VIP Automatic subscription service Description 】 1. Subscription service: U Short weekly member, U Short monthly member 2. Automatic Renewal Description: Within 24 hours before each cycle, the iTunes account will be automatically deducted and the membership time of the corresponding subscription service will be extended 3. Turn off the service: You can manage the automatic subscription service by going to "Settings" > "iTunes Store and App Store" > "Apple ID", entering the "Account Settings" page, and clicking "Subscription". If you cancel, you can close the automatic subscription service 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle. No deduction will be made within 24 hours prior to termination. 4. This service specifies the free trial period, and the fee will be deducted immediately and take effect upon successful subscription 5. U Short VIP member service agreement: https://oss.ushort.tv/ushort_privacy_tos/VIP_Service.html 6. Privacy policy: https://oss.ushort.tv/ushort_privacy_tos/shorts_privacy.html

Screenshots

Creative Artist4 screens
U Short3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Creative Artist at none against U Short's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Creative Artist sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and U Short sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Creative Artist versus U Short: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreative ArtistU Short
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB92 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZinio ProHONG KONG ELEPHANT NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Creative Artist

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year$9.991 Year
One-time15
  • Creative Artist Annual$3.99
  • Issue 19$3.99
  • Issue 24$3.99
Show 12 more
  • Issue 31$3.99
  • 34$3.99
  • 35$3.99
  • Issue 37$3.99
  • Issue 38$3.99
  • Issue 39$3.99
  • Issue 42$3.99
  • Issue 46$3.99
  • Issue 41$3.99
  • Issue 47$3.99
  • Issue 49$3.99
  • Issue 44$4.99
12 purchases

U Short

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Auto-Renewal$19.997 Days
  • Monthly Auto-Renewal$29.991 Month
  • Annual Auto-Renewal$59.991 Year
One-time9
  • 500+100coins$4.99
  • 650+90coins$9.99
  • 980+160coins$14.99
Show 6 more
  • 1950+580 coins$29.99
  • CoinsPack$49.99
  • 5200+3000 coins$79.99
  • 6500+6500coins$99.99
  • CoinsPack$119.99
  • CoinsPack$139.99

Questions

Is Creative Artist free?
Creative Artist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is U Short free?
U Short is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Creative Artist or U Short have ads?
U Short shows ads; Creative Artist does not.
Which is updated more often, Creative Artist or U Short?
Creative Artist ships an update every 7 months, and U Short every 7 months. Most recently, Creative Artist was updated on October 11, 2026 and U Short on October 15, 2026.

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