# Vigloo vs ShortDiShow

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vigloo at 89% against ShortDiShow's 21%. Vigloo also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). ShortDiShow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vigloo sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 7 days. ShortDiShow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vigloo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vigloo has 2.1K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Vigloo's written reviews are positive against 21% of ShortDiShow's.

Vigloo ships an update weekly, ShortDiShow fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vigloo | ShortDiShow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigloo-premier-short-dramas/id6503421271/reviews)** | [3.2 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortdishow/id6795870509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **89.1% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #77 | **#39** |
| Size | 139 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Spoonlabs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/902583164) | [Susumu Takeda](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795870511) |

## What reviewers say

### Vigloo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigloo-premier-short-dramas/id6503421271)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #138 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Explore a curated collection of premier short dramas with captivating stories and exclusive content. Enjoy bite-sized episodes across genres like romance and mafia, perfect for modern viewing on the go. New episodes are added weekly with personalized recommendations.

**Highlights:** Premier short dramas, Exclusive content, Bite-sized episodes, Personalized recommendations, New episodes weekly, HD vertical viewing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $35.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $149.99 | per year |
| 100 Coins+Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins+Bonus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin 1000+Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins+Bonus | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin 3000+Bonus | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Outstanding app
- 👍 Amazing content
- 👍 High quality shows
- 👍 Cinematic and enjoyable
- 👍 Unique and creative stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Insanely high pricing
- 💰 Coins and ads required to watch
- 🤔 Sudden content changes
- 🤔 Confusing app updates

**Reported bugs**

- Playlist/series disappearing
- Inability to watch ads for rewards

**Requested features**

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


### ShortDiShow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortdishow/id6795870509)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Embark on an offline interactive drama adventure with branching dialogue choices. Progress through story arcs by selecting the correct responses, unlocking new dramas like romance and revenge. Collect character cards, earn in-game currency, and chase achievements with a dark cinematic interface.

**Highlights:** Offline interactive drama adventure, Branching dialogue decisions, 12 stages per drama, Unlockable story arcs, Character card collection, Achievements and in-game currency

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vigloo free?

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

### Is ShortDiShow free?

ShortDiShow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vigloo or ShortDiShow?

Vigloo is rated higher. Vigloo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while ShortDiShow averages 3.2 from 77 ratings.

### Do Vigloo or ShortDiShow have ads?

ShortDiShow shows ads; Vigloo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vigloo or ShortDiShow?

Vigloo ships an update weekly, and ShortDiShow fortnightly. Most recently, Vigloo was updated on November 7, 2026 and ShortDiShow on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Vigloo or ShortDiShow?

Vigloo currently peaks at #77 in the App Store charts, and ShortDiShow at #39. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*