Comparison

PlotFun vs BelleReels

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

Head to head
About

PlotFun

Access a vast library of short dramas and novels across various genres like romance, fantasy, and werewolf. Enjoy vertical dramas designed for mobile viewing and customizable reading experiences. Engage with AI-powered story chats and unlock premium content with in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Vertical short dramas
  • Diverse novel genres
  • AI-powered story chats
  • Adjustable text size and background
  • Follow shows for updates
  • Earn and buy diamonds
Features
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PlotFun is your home for short dramas and novels. WATCH SHORT DRAMAS • Vertical short dramas made for your phone, one swipe to the next episode • Romance, revenge, billionaire, werewolf and more • The first episodes of every show are free • Follow shows and get notified when new episodes arrive READ NOVELS • Free romance, werewolf, billionaire and fantasy novels • Weekly picks and top-read charts • Pick up where you left off, with adjustable text size and background MORE PlotFun also has optional story chats with fictional characters. Their replies are generated by AI. You can report any show, character or message, and block characters you don't want to see. PlotFun is for adults 18+. DIAMONDS & MEMBERSHIP Diamonds unlock paid episodes and other extras. Earn free diamonds from daily check-ins and tasks, or buy them in the app. PlotFun Membership gives you a shared quota for paid episodes and more. Memberships are auto-renewing subscriptions (quarterly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://app-api.plotfun.com/legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://app-api.plotfun.com/legal/privacy.html

About

BelleReels

Immerse yourself in a vast library of short dramas with a seamless vertical viewing experience. Discover new favorites through personalized recommendations and never miss an episode with update notifications. Unlock premium content and an ad-free experience with a VIP membership.

Highlights
  • Immersive vertical theater
  • Massive library of genres
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Update notifications
  • VIP membership benefits
  • Earn rewards while watching
Features
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BelleReels — Your personal short drama theater. Watch anytime, anywhere. 【Immersive Vertical Theater】 Built for mobile with a smooth vertical feed — swipe up and down to switch episodes just like scrolling through reels. Adjust playback speed and video quality to enjoy full series in your spare time. 【Massive Library, Endless Genres】 Explore romance, revenge, suspense, period dramas, urban stories, and more. Fresh content added regularly with trending hits and new releases. Whether you love sweet love stories, satisfying comebacks, or mind-bending mysteries — your next obsession is here. 【Discover Your Next Favorite】 Personalized recommendations pick dramas you'll love. Browse Trending, Hot Search, and New Release charts. Search by keyword, filter by tags, or explore by cast to find exactly what you want. 【Never Miss an Episode】 Follow dramas with one tap and get update notifications. Watch history saves your progress so you can pick up right where you left off. Reserve upcoming releases and be the first to know when they drop. 【VIP Membership Perks】 Go VIP for unlimited access to all content, 1080P HD streaming, early access to new episodes, and an ad-free experience. Multiple subscription plans available. Auto-renewable — cancel anytime in the App Store. 【Earn Rewards While You Watch】 Check in daily to earn coins with streak bonuses. Complete watch tasks and newbie missions for bonus coins to unlock premium episodes. The more you watch, the more you earn. 【Thoughtful Experience】 Available in Simplified Chinese and English. Sign in with Apple or Google. Push notifications for check-in reminders and new episode alerts. Smooth playback and crisp quality for the best viewing experience. Download BelleReels now and start your short drama journey! —— Subscription Notes —— • BelleReels offers free and paid content. Premium episodes can be unlocked with coins or bonus coins, or watched with a VIP membership • Membership benefits take effect within 24 hours of purchase • Subscriptions auto-renew. To cancel, turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends in your App Store account settings • Prices shown at checkout apply Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PlotFun4 screens
BelleReels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BelleReels at 50% against PlotFun's 0%. BelleReels also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). PlotFun's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PlotFun sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and BelleReels sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlotFun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of PlotFun's written reviews are positive against 50% of BelleReels's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlotFun ships an update fortnightly, BelleReels every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PlotFun versus BelleReels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlotFunBelleReels
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB49 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperParadise AI长沙易欢科技有限公司

Customer experience

PlotFun

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative90.9%

BelleReels

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

PlotFun

Subscriptions4
  • Diamond Plan Basic$9.991 Month
  • Diamond Plan Plus2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Diamond Plan Ultra2 variants$49.991 Month
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  • Annual Basic Membership$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • 1000 Tokens$14.99
  • 2000 Tokens$24.99
  • 3000 Tokens$34.99
Show 1 more
  • 6000 Tokens$69.99
10 purchases

BelleReels

Subscriptions1
  • weekly auto-renewal7 Days trial$14.997 Days
One-time9
  • 500 COINS + 25 BONUS$4.99
  • 1000 COINS + 100 BONUS$9.99
  • 2000 COINS + 400 BONUS$19.99
Show 6 more
  • 3000 COINS + 900 BONUS$26.99
  • 3000 COINS + 900 BONUS$28.49
  • 5000 COINS + 2500 BONUS$44.99
  • 5000 COINS + 2500 BONUS$47.49
  • 10000 COINS + 10000 BONUS$89.99
  • 10000 COINS + 10000 BONUS$94.99

Questions

Is PlotFun free?
PlotFun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BelleReels free?
BelleReels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlotFun or BelleReels?
PlotFun is rated higher. PlotFun averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BelleReels averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PlotFun or BelleReels have ads?
Both PlotFun and BelleReels show ads.
Which is updated more often, PlotFun or BelleReels?
PlotFun ships an update fortnightly, and BelleReels every 5 days. Most recently, PlotFun was updated on November 4, 2026 and BelleReels on October 31, 2026.

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