# HiShort vs CrushWave

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiShort | CrushWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (895 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hishort/id6473901467/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **895** | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HONG KONG ELEPHANT NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601600836) | [Shenzhen Manyu Culture Media Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803838740) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### CrushWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crushwave/id6803838738)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week VIP | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| App coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*