# PureShort vs TopReels

The clearest difference is rating: TopReels at 4.8 against PureShort's 1.4. TopReels also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 4%) and ratings volume (714 vs 24). PureShort's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PureShort sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and TopReels sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TopReels holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TopReels has 714 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of PureShort's written reviews are positive against 33% of TopReels's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PureShort | TopReels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pureshort/id6462087539/reviews) | **[4.8 (714 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topreels/id6471041337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **714** |
| Positive reviews | 4.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BLACK GEMSTONE CULTURE MEDIA PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702835757) | [SUGAR GAMES PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776935476) |

## What reviewers say

### PureShort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pureshort/id6462087539)

Discover a vast collection of short films and movies across various genres like romance, fantasy, and thrillers. This app offers a curated cinematic experience, bringing captivating stories to your pocket for quick entertainment.

**Highlights:** Extensive collection of short films, Diverse genre selection, Curated content, Mobile cinematic escape, Storytelling experience

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 350Coins | $4.89 | one-time |
| 500Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700Coins | $9.89 | one-time |
| 1000Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2000Coin | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5000Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10000Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### TopReels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topreels/id6471041337)

Stream a wide variety of exclusive Korean short dramas, including romance, suspense, and CEO-themed series. Enjoy an intuitive interface with HD quality, personalized recommendations, and playback history to easily find and continue your favorite mini-series anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Korean short dramas, Variety of genres (romance, suspense, CEO), HD-quality viewing, Personalized content recommendations, Playback history, Convenient interface

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly rewards | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Coins Pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack III | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1st Recharge Pack V | $17.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack IV | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack V | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Love story
- 👍 Good
- 👍 Interesting storylines
- 👍 Enjoyable
- 👍 Many new works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes/freezes after update
- 🔍 Can't find advertised dramas
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Login issues
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Forced update loop
- Unable to open app after update
- Rewards not credited after watching ads
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improve login/account management
- Consistent pricing across episodes
- Reliable ad rewards system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PureShort free?

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

### Is TopReels free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PureShort or TopReels?

TopReels is rated higher. PureShort averages 1.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while TopReels averages 4.8 from 714 ratings.

### Do PureShort or TopReels have ads?

TopReels shows ads; PureShort does not.

### Which is updated more often, PureShort or TopReels?

PureShort ships an update every 3 weeks, and TopReels every 3 weeks. Most recently, PureShort was updated on November 3, 2026 and TopReels on November 7, 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.*