# CC Short vs DramaTime

CC Short and DramaTime both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of DramaTime's written reviews are positive against 24% of CC Short's. DramaTime also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CC Short sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and DramaTime sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 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 — 4.7 for CC Short against 4.5 for DramaTime. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 931 and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of CC Short's written reviews are positive against 80% of DramaTime's.

CC Short ships an update every 2 weeks, DramaTime every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CC Short | DramaTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (931 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-short/id6476357950/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dramatime-watch-mini-dramas/id6479010395/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 931 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CC Information Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726514933) | [TENTOO Hong Kong Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734771132) |

## What reviewers say

### CC Short

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-short/id6476357950)

Access a vast library of high-quality short dramas in HD, perfect for filling fragmented time. Explore diverse genres and exclusive original series with features like ad-free viewing and smooth playback for subscribers.

**Highlights:** Watch anytime, anywhere, Massive collection, diverse genres, Exclusive X Short originals, Ad-free viewing, Easy social media login, HD quality playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| VIP Annual Subscription | $74.99 | per year |
| One-time Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $6.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Week VIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| Weekly VIP | $14.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $17.99 | one-time |
| Monthly VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $34.99 | one-time |
| vip-quarterly | $39.99 | one-time |
| Annual VIP | $49.99 | one-time |
| vip-halfyear | $59.99 | one-time |
| vip-year | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Wide variety of short drama content
- 💰 Free viewing options through daily ads and check-ins
- 👍 Engaging and attractive storylines
- 🎁 Bonus/reward system available
- ⚡ Quick customer service response (when contacted)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive coin pricing (80 coins per episode)
- 🐛 Frequent buffering and loading issues
- 🐛 App crashes and black screen problems
- 🔄 Episodes reset to episode 1 instead of resuming
- 💳 Subscription payments not unlocking content

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not crediting coins to account
- Login not awarding promised rewards
- Episodes buffering for 5-10 seconds repeatedly
- App reverting to episode one on reopening
- White/black blank screen preventing app access

**Requested features**

- Make privacy settings persistent across sessions
- Add search functionality to find part two episodes
- Improve subscription management in app settings
- Better customer support contact options
- Free or easier coin earning methods


### DramaTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dramatime-watch-mini-dramas/id6479010395)

Experience captivating short dramas with episodes lasting only 1-3 minutes. Perfect for busy schedules, this app offers a diverse range of original content with high-quality production and a user-friendly interface. Enjoy entertainment anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** 1-3 minute episodes, Diverse original dramas, High-quality production, User-friendly interface, Anytime, anywhere access

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP Special Offers | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP | $59.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $199.99 | per year |
| Unlock all episodes | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all episodes | $13.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all episodes | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all episodes | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all episodes | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all episodes | $26.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all episodes | $32.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all episodes | $35.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all episodes | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting stories
- 🚀 Efficient app
- 💡 Opportunity to earn coins
- 👍 Good content and acting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to watch episodes
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🐛 Buffering and performance issues
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and account issues
- Video playback problems

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn free coins
- Ability to watch episodes for free by waiting
- Reduce episode costs or offer monthly subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CC Short free?

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

### Is DramaTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CC Short or DramaTime?

CC Short is rated higher. CC Short averages 4.7 out of 5 from 931 ratings, while DramaTime averages 4.5 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do CC Short or DramaTime have ads?

Both CC Short and DramaTime show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CC Short or DramaTime?

CC Short ships an update every 2 weeks, and DramaTime every 9 days. Most recently, CC Short was updated on October 25, 2026 and DramaTime on October 24, 2026.

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