# PlotShort vs RedShort

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RedShort at 78% against PlotShort's 0%. RedShort also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). PlotShort's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlotShort sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per month and RedShort sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RedShort holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedShort has 820 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PlotShort's written reviews are positive against 78% of RedShort's.

PlotShort ships an update every 2 weeks, RedShort every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlotShort | RedShort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotshort-plot-dramas/id6470661877/reviews) | **[4.5 (820 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redshort/id6471819118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **820** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [connect space limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789253747) | [CAIHONG TECH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715991912) |

## What reviewers say

### PlotShort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotshort-plot-dramas/id6470661877)

This platform offers curated short video clips from movies and TV shows, designed for a fast-paced, vertical viewing experience. It provides daily new content and fosters community discussions, aiming to be an indispensable part of your daily entertainment.

**Highlights:** Vertical viewing experience, Daily new content, Snappy and engaging, Community discussions, Subscription options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $59.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP | $99.99 | per month |
| one-time purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| one-time purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| one-time purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| one-time purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| one-time purchase | $12.99 | one-time |
| one-time purchase | $14.99 | one-time |
| one-time purchase | $24.99 | one-time |
| one-time purchase | $49.99 | one-time |
| one-time purchase | $99.99 | one-time |


### RedShort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redshort/id6471819118)

Experience immersive drama series designed for vertical screens. Enjoy exclusive mini dramas across trending genres with seamless HD streaming and an ad-free, user-friendly interface. Discover new stories with personalized recommendations and inclusive subtitles.

**Highlights:** Vertical screen optimized streaming, Exclusive mini drama series, Ad-free viewing experience, Personalized recommendations, Inclusive subtitles, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Refill 9.99 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP 19.99 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP 19.99 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Refill 19.99 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP 23.99 | $23.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Refill 29.99 | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| One-time Purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $6.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $12.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $69.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $199.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins | $299.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Coins | $599.99 | one-time |
| 80000 Coins | $799.99 | one-time |
| 90000 Coins | $899.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $999.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app with good dramas
- 👍 Interesting stories
- 👍 Great selection of dramas
- 👍 Keeps you coming back for more content
- 👍 Enjoyable short films

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to watch full episodes
- 💰 Lack of subscription options
- 💰 Costly to finish a story
- 💰 High price for each episode
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and skipping of videos

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Videos freezing and skipping

**Requested features**

- Weekly or monthly subscription option
- More free coins or chances to earn coins
- Ability to watch full series without having to pay for each episode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlotShort free?

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

### Is RedShort free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlotShort or RedShort?

RedShort is rated higher. PlotShort averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while RedShort averages 4.5 from 820 ratings.

### Do PlotShort or RedShort have ads?

PlotShort shows ads; RedShort does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlotShort or RedShort?

PlotShort ships an update every 2 weeks, and RedShort every 11 days. Most recently, PlotShort was updated on June 1, 2026 and RedShort on September 23, 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.*