# RedShort vs HiShort

RedShort and HiShort both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of RedShort's written reviews are positive against 12% of HiShort's. RedShort also leads on ads (none vs shown). HiShort's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RedShort sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and HiShort sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for RedShort against 4.4 for HiShort. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 841 and 894 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of RedShort's written reviews are positive against 12% of HiShort's.

RedShort ships an update every 11 days, HiShort every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RedShort | HiShort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (841 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redshort/id6471819118/reviews)** | [4.4 (894 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hishort/id6473901467/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 841 | **894** |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 11.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 17+ |
| Developer | [CAIHONG TECH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715991912) | [HONG KONG ELEPHANT NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601600836) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### HiShort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hishort/id6473901467)

Discover a vast library of dramas, from romance and adventure to historical and urban tales. Enjoy exclusive releases and seamless HD streaming on your mobile device. Elevate your entertainment with captivating storylines and a smooth viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited drama library, Multiple genres available, Exclusive releases, Continuous updates, HD streaming, Smooth viewing experience

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Auto-Renewal | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Auto-Renewal- Benefits | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Auto-Renewal- Benefits | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Auto-Renewal | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Auto-Renewal | $99.99 | per year |
| Coins Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5200 coins + bonus coins | $79.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent variety and price
- 👍 Great stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Costly subscription
- 🔒 No free access to content
- 🐛 Unstable app with frequent logout issues
- 🔍 Poor search and discovery
- 🔤 Unreliable subtitles and translations

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues - charged but no access
- Videos not working even with paid subscription
- Constant log-outs during viewing

**Requested features**

- Bring back old subscription model
- Add option to earn bonus points/watch ads
- Improve content discovery and search
- Fix subtitle and translation issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RedShort free?

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

### Is HiShort free?

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

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

RedShort is rated higher. RedShort averages 4.5 out of 5 from 841 ratings, while HiShort averages 4.4 from 894 ratings.

### Do RedShort or HiShort have ads?

HiShort shows ads; RedShort does not.

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

RedShort ships an update every 11 days, and HiShort every 2 weeks. Most recently, RedShort was updated on October 27, 2026 and HiShort on October 24, 2026.

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