# PlotShort vs Short Show

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Short Show at 43% against PlotShort's 0%. Short Show also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). PlotShort's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlotShort sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per month and Short Show sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Short Show holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Short Show has 290 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 43% of Short Show's.

PlotShort ships an update every 2 weeks, Short Show fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlotShort | Short Show |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotshort-plot-dramas/id6470661877/reviews) | **[4.3 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/short-show-stream-reels-drama/id6612018168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **290** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **43.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 73 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [connect space limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789253747) | [HONG KONG FUN SUPER HOME NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761303029) |

## 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 |


### Short Show

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/short-show-stream-reels-drama/id6612018168)

Dive into a world of fast-paced drama with exclusive mini-series in bite-sized 3-minute episodes. Explore diverse genres from romance to thrillers, all optimized for vertical viewing and ad-free streaming.

**Highlights:** Thousands of exclusive mini-series, Bite-sized 3-minute episodes, Multiple genres including romance and thrillers, 1080P HD streaming, Vertical screen optimization, Ad-free streaming, Save favorites to watchlist

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SnackShort Membership | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Rromotion | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Free Trial | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| ShortShow Membership | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| SnackShort Weekly Membership | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| SnackShort Membership | $39.99 | per month |
| SnackShort Monthly Membership | $69.99 | per month |
| SnackShort Membership | $109.99 | per year |
| SnackShort Membership | $129.99 | per year |
| Snack Short Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Snack Short Coins | $7.49 | one-time |
| Snack Short Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Snack Short Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Snack Short Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Snack Short Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Snack Short Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Snack Short Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-moving content
- 👍 Captivating stories
- 👍 Convenient for short breaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 🔒 Lack of customer support
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🚫 Advertised content not available

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not working as expected
- Paid content not unlocking after purchase
- App crashing or not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add contact information for customer support
- Improve subscription management and reliability
- Provide more transparent pricing and refund policies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlotShort free?

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

### Is Short Show free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlotShort or Short Show?

Short Show is rated higher. PlotShort averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Short Show averages 4.3 from 290 ratings.

### Do PlotShort or Short Show have ads?

PlotShort shows ads; Short Show does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlotShort or Short Show?

PlotShort ships an update every 2 weeks, and Short Show fortnightly. Most recently, PlotShort was updated on September 27, 2026 and Short Show on October 14, 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.*