BigShorts vs Howly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BigShorts
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BigShorts is a new age UGC platform dedicated to the storytellers across the world. Create and post Mini Dramas (Videos not longer than 15 Mins), Snip (Short-Form Vertical Content), Shot (Share beautiful Photos) & Ssup (Share Moments). BigShorts aims to create an ecosystem where creators meet fans, grow their social profile and earn from it.
Howly
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Our existence has transcended physical space. Freedom is part of our identity. Our autonomy makes us unique. Our nature lies in meeting each other. It is a central expression of who we are. We are part of a revolution. We are a new generation. We form Wolfpacks. We meet in Caves. We Howl loudly to set us apart from the crowd. Hȯwly gives you the power to connect and share with true freedom. Express yourself freely and immediately with Howlers around you. This is Hȯwly, to be your true self, in all dimensions of your identity, without limits, without boundaries, without constraints. Choosing how and where you want to be, meeting those who seek similar experiences or those who are entirely different, and uncovering new versions of yourself. Hȯwly is a map for you to choose your journey, your starting point. Share your opinions, rate a venue you are in, dive into fun group conversations, make others laugh, seek help or meet new people. Hȯwly allows you to: Communicate virtually with people who are in the same place as you, or virtually visit a venue to interact with people who are physically there. Use the City Map as a starting point for your entertainment plan or night out. For the first time, have a tool to optimize collective communications through the Cave Billboard! The best and latest content according to the members of the Cave is automatically selected and you can always view it. Stay in the loop and never miss a beat with Happening Now. Discover everything that's going down in the Caves of your city and stay updated on all the action. Howl to the entire Cave. As you engage and receive positive reactions to your content, your Howl Moon Bar fills up. Once it's full moon, you can share a temporary post that opens up to everyone in the Cave, no matter what. Organize your direct conversations and Wolfpacks easily with minimalist color tags. If you own a business or venue, you can subscribe as a Cave Host and connect in a radical new way with your clients and visitors. Receive relevant and effective advertising that is not generated based on the exploitation of your data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Howly at 13.4 against BigShorts's 16.0. On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BigShorts | Howly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PLUS NINE ONE MEDIA TECH | Cuyo Innovation Valley SA |
In-app purchases
BigShorts
No in-app purchases
Howly
No in-app purchases









