# Romanlar vs HiShort

Romanlar and HiShort both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Romanlar's written reviews are positive against 12% of HiShort's. HiShort's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Romanlar sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and HiShort sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 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 — 4.4 for Romanlar against 4.4 for HiShort. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 337 and 894 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Romanlar's written reviews are positive against 12% of HiShort's.

Romanlar ships an update fortnightly, HiShort every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Romanlar | HiShort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romanlar/id1641453268/reviews) | **[4.4 (894 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hishort/id6473901467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 337 | **894** |
| Positive reviews | **74.9% of reviews** | 11.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SPOTON LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615344449) | [HONG KONG ELEPHANT NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601600836) |

## What reviewers say

### Romanlar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romanlar/id1641453268)

Discover a vast library of romance and fantasy novels, including urban romance, adventure, and werewolf stories. Enjoy an ad-free reading experience with VIP access to unlock all chapters for extended periods.

**Highlights:** Extensive novel library, Romance and fantasy genres, VIP chapter access, Ad-free reading, Multiple subscription lengths

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 140 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 COINS with BONUS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 COINS with BONUS | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1050 COINS with BONUS | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1400 COINS with BONUS | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1750 COINS with BONUS | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2100 COINS with BONUS | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3500 COINS with BONUS | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7000 COINS with BONUS | $99.99 | one-time |
| Free reading for 180 days | $209.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and captivating stories
- 🤩 Variety of interesting book genres
- 💎 Bonus points and rewards system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive chapter/book pricing
- ⏳ Slow or delayed chapter updates
- 🤔 Incomplete or unfinished stories

**Reported bugs**

- Bonus points disappearing or not awarded correctly
- Chapters not unlocking after purchase

**Requested features**

- Reduce chapter/book pricing
- Improve chapter update frequency
- Provide complete story endings


### HiShort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hishort/id6473901467)

Discover a vast library of dramas, from romance and adventure to historical and urban tales. Enjoy exclusive releases and seamless HD streaming on your mobile device. Elevate your entertainment with captivating storylines and a smooth viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited drama library, Multiple genres available, Exclusive releases, Continuous updates, HD streaming, Smooth viewing experience

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Auto-Renewal | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Auto-Renewal- Benefits | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Auto-Renewal- Benefits | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Auto-Renewal | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Auto-Renewal | $99.99 | per year |
| Coins Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent variety and price
- 👍 Great stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Costly subscription
- 🔒 No free access to content
- 🐛 Unstable app with frequent logout issues
- 🔍 Poor search and discovery
- 🔤 Unreliable subtitles and translations

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues - charged but no access
- Videos not working even with paid subscription
- Constant log-outs during viewing

**Requested features**

- Bring back old subscription model
- Add option to earn bonus points/watch ads
- Improve content discovery and search
- Fix subtitle and translation issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Romanlar free?

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

### Is HiShort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Romanlar or HiShort?

HiShort is rated higher. Romanlar averages 4.4 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while HiShort averages 4.4 from 894 ratings.

### Do Romanlar or HiShort have ads?

Both Romanlar and HiShort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Romanlar or HiShort?

Romanlar ships an update fortnightly, and HiShort every 2 weeks. Most recently, Romanlar was updated on November 3, 2026 and HiShort on November 4, 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.*