# SnackShort vs eStory

SnackShort and eStory both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of SnackShort's written reviews are positive against 75% of eStory's. SnackShort also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 4.4K) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SnackShort sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and eStory sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.90 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 — 4.8 for SnackShort against 4.7 for eStory. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of SnackShort's written reviews are positive against 75% of eStory's.

SnackShort ships an update fortnightly, eStory every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnackShort | eStory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snackshort/id6450035850/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/estory-short-dramas/id6473614700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 4.4K |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 75.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nanjing Menglu Culture Media Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691669777) | [春晓 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677678257) |

## What reviewers say

### SnackShort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snackshort/id6450035850)

Discover a new generation of entertainment with short, engaging video episodes. Enjoy a wide variety of genres, from romance to thrillers, with each episode lasting around one minute. Perfect for quick entertainment breaks, offering original content in full HD with English subtitles.

**Highlights:** Original bite-sized video content, Episodes around 1-minute long, Diverse genres including romance, thriller, and fantasy, Full HD streaming with English subtitles, Free episodes available, VIP membership for more content

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SnackShort Weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| SnackShort Weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| SnackShort Weekly VIP | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| MonthlyVIP | $39.99 | per month |
| SnackShort Monthly VIP | $39.99 | per month |
| SnackShow TopUp Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| SnackShow TopUp Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| SnackShow TopUp Package | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great stories
- 👍 Interesting and captivating content
- 👍 Enjoyable short films
- 👍 Entertaining dramas
- 👍 Lovely reels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to watch episodes
- 🔒 Difficult to earn enough coins to watch for free
- 🔒 Restrictive coin system
- 🐛 Glitches and loading issues
- 🔒 Too many ads and commercials

**Reported bugs**

- Episodes getting relocked after progress
- Freezing and loading problems
- Inconsistent coin rewards

**Requested features**

- More free or affordable ways to watch episodes
- Longer episodes or full stories
- Improved reward system for earning coins
- Better browsing and search options


### eStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/estory-short-dramas/id6473614700)

Discover a vast library of mini-dramas across various genres, from romance to thrillers. Enjoy new episodes daily in stunning HD quality with a seamless viewing experience and personalized watchlist. Binge-watch your favorites anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Massive selection of mini-dramas, All genres: Romance, thriller, fantasy & more, New episodes daily, Stunning HD quality, Personalized watchlist

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 30 Coins 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting drama-based stories
- 🚀 Captivating short episodes
- 💡 Convenient for short breaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to watch full episodes
- 🔒 No option to restore purchases
- 🐛 Playback issues and freezing

**Reported bugs**

- Movies/episodes not loading
- Inconsistent playback experience
- Coins/purchases not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- Add free episodes with ads
- Improve content update frequency
- Allow rewatching episodes after purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SnackShort free?

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

### Is eStory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SnackShort or eStory?

SnackShort is rated higher. SnackShort averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while eStory averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do SnackShort or eStory have ads?

Neither SnackShort nor eStory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SnackShort or eStory?

SnackShort ships an update fortnightly, and eStory every 2 weeks. Most recently, SnackShort was updated on November 6, 2026 and eStory 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.*