Comparison

Vigloo vs Shortime Studio

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

Head to head
About

Vigloo

Explore a curated collection of short, intense dramas perfect for on-the-go viewing. Enjoy premium original series, from romance to thrillers, with new episodes added weekly. Experience seamless HD vertical playback designed for mobile.

Highlights
  • Premier short dramas
  • Premium-quality originals
  • Personalized recommendations
  • New episodes weekly
  • Seamless HD vertical viewing
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Vigloo – Premier Short Dramas Discover premier short dramas, captivating stories, and exclusive content only on Vigloo. Looking for intense short episodes during your commute, lunch break, or late-night unwind? Vigloo offers a curated collection of premier short dramas designed for modern viewing. From romance and revenge, to billionaire CEOs and mafia dons, every Vigloo drama delivers powerful storytelling in bite-sized episodes. What You’ll Love on Vigloo • Premium-quality originals - from Hollywood-style movies to K-dramas • Personalized recommendations with new episodes added weekly • Built for mobile entertainment - seamless HD vertical viewing Watch anytime, anywhere. Download Vigloo now and start your next short drama obsession. Follow Vigloo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vigloo_official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ViglooOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vigloo_official Blog: https://vigloo-blog.com/

About

Shortime Studio

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[Shortime Studio 서비스 안내] Shortime Studio는 개발 지식이 없어도 누구나 글로벌 스트리밍 플랫폼을 쉽고 빠르게 구축하고 운영할 수 있는 SaaS입니다. Shortime Studio를 통해 구축된 이 앱에서는 콘텐츠 탐색, 콘텐츠 시청, 사용자 경험 등 실제 서비스 환경에서 플랫폼이 어떻게 구성되고 운영되는지 직접 살펴볼 수 있습니다. 이제는 누구나 손쉽게, 자신만의 콘텐츠 플랫폼을 시작할 수 있습니다. Shortime Studio와 함께 지금 바로 시작해 보세요! https://shortimestudio.com [앱 내 구독 상품 안내] • 프리미엄 1개월 (29,900원) • 광고 포함 스탠다드 1개월 (5,900원) 구독은 만료되기 24시간 이내에 자동으로 갱신됩니다. 언제든지 자동 구독 기능을 취소할 수 있으며, 구독을 취소하더라도 현재 청구 주기의 마지막 날까지 이용할 수 있습니다. 구독이 갱신된 이후에는 환불을 요청할 수 없습니다. [앱 이용약관 및 정책] • 이용약관: https://shortime.app/terms • 개인정보취급방침: https://shortime.app/privacy • 문의: help@codecrayon.me 앱 사용 중 궁금한 점이나 문제가 발생한 경우,로그인 후 '마이페이지 > 도움말 및 피드백'으로 작성해주시면 신속하게 해결해 드리겠습니다.

Screenshots

Vigloo4 screens
Shortime Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Vigloo at none against Shortime Studio's shown. Vigloo also leads on chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. Vigloo sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Shortime Studio sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vigloo ships an update weekly, Shortime Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Vigloo versus Shortime Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViglooShortime Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#83 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB52 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSpoonlabs, Inc.CODE CRAYON Co.,Ltd.

Bugs and requests

Vigloo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Playlist/series disappearing
  • Inability to watch ads for rewards

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer episode duration
  • More Korean/Japanese content
  • Ability to skip episodes
  • Improved ad rewards system

Shortime Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Vigloo

Subscriptions8
  • मासिक सदस्यता$1.991 Month
  • Weekly Membership$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Membership$5.991 Month
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  • Weekly Membership2 variants$17.997 Days
  • Weekly Membership7 Days trial2 variants$17.997 Days
  • Weekly Membership$19.997 Days
  • Monthly Membership$35.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership$149.991 Year
One-time9
  • 100 Coins+Bonus$0.99
  • 500 Coins+Bonus$4.99
  • 500 Coins$4.99
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  • Coin 1000+Bonus$9.99
  • 1000 Coins$9.99
  • 2000 Coins+Bonus$19.99
  • 2000 Coins$19.99
  • Coin 3000+Bonus$29.99
  • 5000 Coins$49.99
10 purchases

Shortime Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$29.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$49.991 Month
One-time8
  • Free Pass1$16.99
  • Content Tier1$16.99
  • Content Tier2$19.99
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  • Free Pass2$19.99
  • Content Tier3$29.99
  • Content Tier4$49.99
  • Popcorn 4$49.99
  • Free Pass4$49.99

Questions

Is Vigloo free?
Vigloo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shortime Studio free?
Shortime Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vigloo or Shortime Studio have ads?
Shortime Studio shows ads; Vigloo does not.
Which is updated more often, Vigloo or Shortime Studio?
Vigloo ships an update weekly, and Shortime Studio fortnightly. Most recently, Vigloo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shortime Studio on October 25, 2026.

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