# U Short vs shortGo

The clearest difference is rating: U Short at 5.0 against shortGo's 3.7. shortGo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. U Short sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and shortGo sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

U Short holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

U Short ships an update every 7 months, shortGo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | U Short | shortGo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-short/id6455941016/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortgo/id6476340898/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HONG KONG ELEPHANT NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601600836) | [Bamboo Dragonfly Pictures](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722570627) |

## What reviewers say

### U Short

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-short/id6455941016)

Explore a vast library of dramas, from romance to adventure and historical tales. Enjoy exclusive releases and HD streaming for a captivating viewing experience. Become your daily entertainment companion.

**Highlights:** Unlimited drama library, Exclusive releases, HD streaming, Multiple genres, Continuous updates, Seamless audio/video

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Auto-Renewal | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Auto-Renewal | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Auto-Renewal | $59.99 | per year |
| 500+100coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 650+90coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 980+160coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1950+580 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| CoinsPack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5200+3000 coins | $79.99 | one-time |
| 6500+6500coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| CoinsPack | $119.99 | one-time |
| CoinsPack | $139.99 | one-time |


### shortGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortgo/id6476340898)

Explore a vast collection of engaging short dramas and video content. Enjoy bite-sized episodes perfect for quick entertainment during commutes or leisure breaks. Discover exclusive original shows designed to keep you hooked.

**Highlights:** Extensive short drama library, Exclusive original content, Bite-sized episodes, Seamless viewing experience, Diverse range of episodes, Ideal for short breaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month(T) | $0.29 | per month |
| 7 Days Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Coin | $0.29 | one-time |
| 300 K-Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 K-Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 K-Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 K-Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1500 K-Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1800 K-Coins | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2000 K-Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U Short free?

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

### Is shortGo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, U Short or shortGo?

U Short is rated higher. U Short averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while shortGo averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do U Short or shortGo have ads?

U Short shows ads; shortGo does not.

### Which is updated more often, U Short or shortGo?

U Short ships an update every 7 months, and shortGo fortnightly. Most recently, U Short was updated on October 15, 2026 and shortGo 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.*