MRD Mobile Player vs FOD SHORT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MRD Mobile Player
This free entertainment app allows users to play videos via streaming or download. It supports DRM-protected content, enabling playback of copyrighted material. Downloaded videos are saved to a library for on-the-go viewing.
- Video streaming
- Video download playback
- DRM content support
- Video library
- On-the-go viewing
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MRD Mobile Player はストリーミングやダウンロードで動画再生ができる無料のプレーヤーアプリです。 DRM(著作権保護技術)により、保護されたコンテンツを再生することができます。 サイトよりダウンロードされた動画はライブラリに保存され、いつでもどこでもお気に入りの動画を楽しむことができます。
FOD SHORT
Watch exclusive Japanese dramas with episodes as short as one minute. Perfect for busy schedules, this app offers a variety of engaging short-form content. Unlock ad-free, unlimited access with a subscription.
- 1-minute episodes
- Exclusive Japanese originals
- Ad-free viewing (with subscription)
- Unlimited access to all dramas (with subscription)
- Content for busy lifestyles
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1-minute stories, endless drama. Exclusive originals from Japan. Tired of long episodes? Welcome to FOD SHORT. Enjoy high-quality short-form dramas anytime, anywhere—starting from just 1 minute per episode! FOD SHORT offers a wide variety of engaging short-form dramas designed for your busy lifestyle. 【Why FOD SHORT?】 • 1-Minute Episodes: Perfect for your daily commute, waiting in line, or a quick break. • Exclusive Content: Premium Japanese shows you won't find anywhere else. • Fits Your Day: Whether you want to fill a quick gap or dive deep into a compelling story, we provide premium content that matches your pace. Unlock the full experience with our SHORT Unlimited Subscription for ad-free, unlimited access to our entire library. 【Premium Benefits】 • Ad-free viewing experience • Unlimited access to all drama series 【About Auto-Renewable Subscriptions】 • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. • The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. 【Managing Your Subscription】 You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase (Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions). Even after cancellation, you will continue to have access to the service until the end of your current billing cycle. 【Links】 Privacy Policy: https://short.fod.fujitv.co.jp/en/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MRD Mobile Player at 5.0 against FOD SHORT's 3.3. MRD Mobile Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). FOD SHORT's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. FOD SHORT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. MRD Mobile Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
MRD Mobile Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FOD SHORT has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MRD Mobile Player ships an update every 10 months, FOD SHORT monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MRD Mobile Player | FOD SHORT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 62.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | GIGA ADVANCE | FujiTV |
Customer experience
MRD Mobile Player
FOD SHORT
In-app purchases
MRD Mobile Player
No in-app purchases
FOD SHORT
- 1-Week Unlimited Access$14.997 Days
- 1-Week Unlimited Access7 Days trial$14.997 Days
- 1-Month Unlimited Access$29.991 Month
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- 1-Year Unlimited Access$199.991 Year
- 480 Gold2 variants$2.99
- 1,100 Gold$6.99
- 2,200 Gold$12.99
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- 6,500 Gold$39.99
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