# Shot Shorts vs Elyon

The clearest difference is rating: Shot Shorts at 4.5 against Elyon's 2.0. Shot Shorts also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shot Shorts sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Elyon sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shot Shorts holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Shorts has 463 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Shot Shorts's written reviews are positive against 0% of Elyon's.

Shot Shorts ships an update every 3 weeks, Elyon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot Shorts | Elyon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (463 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-shorts-miniseries/id6462956357/reviews)** | [2.0 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elyon/id6746525287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **463** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **38.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nanjing Weicong Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677459263) | [HONG KONG HANVIBEAUTY TRADING LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6814768083) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot Shorts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-shorts-miniseries/id6462956357)

Discover a new way to enjoy entertainment with short-form drama series. Explore diverse genres like romance, suspense, and thriller, with free episodes available. Stream on your mobile devices or cast to your smart TV for a cinematic experience.

**Highlights:** Drama shorts streaming, Free episodes, Diverse genres (drama, romance, suspense, thriller), Mobile streaming, Smart TV casting

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription no-ads | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription no-ads | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription no-ads | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription no-ads | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Top up 3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Topup 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Top up 5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Topup 8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Top up 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Topup 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Topup 14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Topup 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Topup 29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Topup 49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Topup 79.99 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Topup 99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Pack | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great story lines
- 👍 Great actors
- 👍 App is free
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 No payment method required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive coins
- 💸 Pricey for episodes
- 😡 Too many ads
- 📉 Unfinished shorts
- 💳 Coins not added after payment

**Reported bugs**

- App glitches out
- Has to keep going in and out
- Ads before and after every episode
- Coins gone after update
- Stories not unlocking after purchasing coins

**Requested features**

- Reward coins for meme shorts
- More ways to earn free coins (ads, check-ins)
- Daily login bonuses
- Fix glitches and bugs
- Provide customer service contact information


### Elyon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elyon/id6746525287)

Discover a vast library of trending short dramas from around the globe, spanning romance, suspense, and slice-of-life genres. Connect with fellow drama enthusiasts and stay updated on the latest hits with smart recommendations. Unlock premium content to support creators and enjoy a high-quality viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of short dramas, Diverse genres including romance and suspense, Smart recommendations for new content, Community features for drama lovers, Premium content unlockable via payment, High-quality viewing experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week 1000 Coins | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Week for Coins Pack | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Week for Coins Pack | $19.90 | per 7 days |
| One Week 2000 Coins | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week Vip | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Week for Coins Pack | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Week for Coins Pack | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Week for Coins Pack | $39.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month Vip | $49.99 | per month |
| Three Month Vip | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $99.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coins Pack | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week Vip | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $189.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| 1000coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3000coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6000coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| 10000coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shot Shorts free?

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

### Is Elyon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shot Shorts or Elyon?

Shot Shorts is rated higher. Shot Shorts averages 4.5 out of 5 from 463 ratings, while Elyon averages 2.0 from 43 ratings.

### Do Shot Shorts or Elyon have ads?

Elyon shows ads; Shot Shorts does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shot Shorts or Elyon?

Shot Shorts ships an update every 3 weeks, and Elyon every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shot Shorts was updated on October 13, 2026 and Elyon on October 14, 2026.

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