# TopReels vs RedShort

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RedShort at 77% against TopReels's 33%. RedShort also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). TopReels's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TopReels sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and RedShort sells 9 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 714 and 844 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of TopReels's written reviews are positive against 77% of RedShort's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TopReels ships an update every 3 weeks, RedShort every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TopReels | RedShort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (714 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topreels/id6471041337/reviews)** | [4.5 (844 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redshort/id6471819118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 714 | **844** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUGAR GAMES PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776935476) | [CAIHONG TECH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715991912) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### RedShort

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

Stream exclusive, high-definition mini drama series optimized for vertical viewing. Enjoy a vast selection of trending genres with effortless navigation and inclusive subtitles. Experience captivating storytelling in shorter, digestible episodes.

**Highlights:** HD vertical streaming, Exclusive mini drama series, Trending genres, Effortless navigation, Ad-free viewing, Inclusive subtitles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 29.99 | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| One-time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $19.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $69.99 | 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 TopReels free?

TopReels 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, TopReels or RedShort?

TopReels is rated higher. TopReels averages 4.8 out of 5 from 714 ratings, while RedShort averages 4.5 from 844 ratings.

### Do TopReels or RedShort have ads?

TopReels shows ads; RedShort does not.

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

TopReels ships an update every 3 weeks, and RedShort every 8 days. Most recently, TopReels was updated on November 7, 2026 and RedShort on November 8, 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.*