Comparison

HiShort vs CrushWave

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HiShort

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
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Enjoy unlimited delightful dramas and uplift your spirit with HiShort ! From romantic love stories to thrilling adventures, from historical period dramas to modern urban tales, from heartwarming moments to intense mysteries, our drama library offers a variety of genres for you to explore. Never miss out on any great shows again! Download the HiShort app and embark on your own dramatic journey. We bring you carefully curated top-notch dramas that cater to your preferences, whether you're a fan of romantic love stories, thrilling adventures, historical period dramas, or modern urban tales, HiShort has got you covered. Immerse yourself in captivating storylines with seamless audio and video quality. Premium content is no longer hidden away but presented right on your mobile phone by HiShort . 【Exclusive releases, continuous updates】 【Powerful engine, HD streaming, silky-smooth experience】 【Multiple drama genres to choose from, from romance to riches, even protagonists' comeback, all at your fingertips】 Don't wait any longer. Let HiShort become your essential entertainment companion every day! 【HiShort VIP Auto-Subscription Service Description】 Subscription Service:HiShort VIP Monthly Subscription (30 days), HiShort VIP Quarterly Subscription (90 days), HiShort VIP Annual Subscription (365 days). Auto-Renewal Explanation: Within 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle, your iTunes account will be automatically charged, and the corresponding subscription service will be extended. Turning off the Service: You can go to "Settings" on your Apple phone, then enter "iTunes Store and App Store," click on "Apple ID," go to the "Account Settings" page, click on "Subscriptions" to manage the auto-subscription service. If you wish to cancel, you can turn it off within 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle to avoid further charges. No charges will be made if canceled within the last 24 hours. This service does not provide a free trial period. Upon successful subscription, payment will be immediately deducted, and the service will take effect. HiShort VIP Membership Service Agreement: https://oss.hishort.tv/Privacy_tos/shorts_vip_service.html Privacy Agreement: https://oss.hishort.tv/Privacy_tos/shorts_privacy.html

About

CrushWave

Features
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CrushWave brings you a massive library of vertical short dramas designed for mobile. Each episode lasts just 2–3 minutes but is packed with emotional highs, plot twists, and cliffhangers that keep you watching. Explore popular genres • Ancient costume romance & palace intrigue • Modern CEO love stories • Revenge plots • And many more New titles are added regularly so there’s always something fresh to discover. Key features • Huge content library of short dramas across multiple genres • Bite-sized 2–3 minute episodes perfect for commuting, breaks, or quick entertainment • Personalized My List — save series and continue exactly where you left off • Smooth vertical playback optimized for iPhone CrushWave is a short-form drama streaming app created for entertainment. Content is intended for general audiences. Some titles may contain dramatic themes suitable for mature viewers. Use parental controls if needed. Download CrushWave and start watching your next favorite short drama today. Terms of Use: https://web.manyudrama.com/Terms.html Privacy: https://web.manyudrama.com/Privacy.html

Screenshots

HiShort4 screens
CrushWave3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CrushWave at none against HiShort's shown. HiShort's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HiShort sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per 7 days and CrushWave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HiShort versus CrushWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiShortCrushWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (895 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings895 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB25 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperHONG KONG ELEPHANT NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITEDShenzhen Manyu Culture Media Co., Ltd

Bugs and requests

HiShort

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

CrushWave

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

HiShort

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Auto-Renewal$18.997 Days
  • Weekly Auto-Renewal- Benefits$18.997 Days
  • Monthly Auto-Renewal- Benefits$29.991 Month
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  • Monthly Auto-Renewal$29.991 Month
  • Annual Auto-Renewal$99.991 Year
One-time7
  • Coins Pack2 variants$6.99
  • Coins Pack$9.99
  • Coins Pack$14.99
Show 4 more
  • Coins Pack$29.99
  • Coins Pack$49.99
  • 5200 coins + bonus coins$79.99
  • Coins Pack$99.99
2 purchases

CrushWave

Subscriptions1
  • Week VIP$19.997 Days
One-time1
  • App coins$19.99

Questions

Is HiShort free?
HiShort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrushWave free?
CrushWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HiShort or CrushWave have ads?
HiShort shows ads; CrushWave does not.

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