# Beenovel vs CC Short

Beenovel and CC Short both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Beenovel's written reviews are positive against 24% of CC Short's. CC Short's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beenovel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and CC Short sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Beenovel against 4.7 for CC Short. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 933 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Beenovel's written reviews are positive against 24% of CC Short's.

Beenovel ships an update every 2 months, CC Short every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beenovel | CC Short |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beenovel-complete-webnovels/id1520164072/reviews)** | [4.7 (933 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-short/id6476357950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 933 |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 24.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FRIVER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529211112) | [CC Information Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726514933) |

## What reviewers say

### Beenovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beenovel-complete-webnovels/id1520164072)

Discover a vast library of popular novels, including romance, werewolf, fantasy, and mystery genres. Enjoy daily updates, personalized bookshelves, and a comfortable reading experience with customizable modes. Earn free coins to unlock more exciting content.

**Highlights:** Massive novel library, Daily chapter updates, Customizable bookshelf, Day/night reading modes, Auto-scroll feature, Earn free coins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly MemberShip | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| 200Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2000Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5000Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great reads
- 🚀 Stories flow well
- 💡 Variety of stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive books
- 🐛 App crashes and stops working
- 🔍 Repetitive story plots
- 📝 Grammar and writing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Coins not deducted properly when reading chapters
- Books disappearing from user's library

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn free coins
- Ability to purchase individual books instead of chapters
- Improved customer support


### CC Short

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-short/id6476357950)

Access a vast library of high-quality short dramas in HD, perfect for filling fragmented time. Explore diverse genres and exclusive original series with features like ad-free viewing and smooth playback for subscribers.

**Highlights:** Watch anytime, anywhere, Massive collection, diverse genres, Exclusive X Short originals, Ad-free viewing, Easy social media login, HD quality playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| VIP Annual Subscription | $74.99 | per year |
| One-time Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $6.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Week VIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| Weekly VIP | $14.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $17.99 | one-time |
| Monthly VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $34.99 | one-time |
| vip-quarterly | $39.99 | one-time |
| Annual VIP | $49.99 | one-time |
| vip-halfyear | $59.99 | one-time |
| vip-year | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Wide variety of short drama content
- 💰 Free viewing options through daily ads and check-ins
- 👍 Engaging and attractive storylines
- 🎁 Bonus/reward system available
- ⚡ Quick customer service response (when contacted)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive coin pricing (80 coins per episode)
- 🐛 Frequent buffering and loading issues
- 🐛 App crashes and black screen problems
- 🔄 Episodes reset to episode 1 instead of resuming
- 💳 Subscription payments not unlocking content

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not crediting coins to account
- Login not awarding promised rewards
- Episodes buffering for 5-10 seconds repeatedly
- App reverting to episode one on reopening
- White/black blank screen preventing app access

**Requested features**

- Make privacy settings persistent across sessions
- Add search functionality to find part two episodes
- Improve subscription management in app settings
- Better customer support contact options
- Free or easier coin earning methods


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beenovel free?

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

### Is CC Short free?

CC Short is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beenovel or CC Short?

Beenovel is rated higher. Beenovel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while CC Short averages 4.7 from 933 ratings.

### Do Beenovel or CC Short have ads?

Both Beenovel and CC Short show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beenovel or CC Short?

Beenovel ships an update every 2 months, and CC Short every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beenovel was updated on October 18, 2026 and CC Short on October 20, 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.*