Comparison

FOD SHORT vs VoteDay

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

Head to head
About

FOD SHORT

Watch exclusive Japanese dramas with episodes as short as one minute. Perfect for busy schedules, this app offers a variety of engaging short-form content. Unlock ad-free, unlimited access with a subscription.

Highlights
  • 1-minute episodes
  • Exclusive Japanese originals
  • Short-form drama library
  • Ad-free viewing (subscription)
  • Unlimited access (subscription)
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1-minute stories, endless drama. Exclusive originals from Japan. Tired of long episodes? Welcome to FOD SHORT. Enjoy high-quality short-form dramas anytime, anywhere—starting from just 1 minute per episode! FOD SHORT offers a wide variety of engaging short-form dramas designed for your busy lifestyle. 【Why FOD SHORT?】 • 1-Minute Episodes: Perfect for your daily commute, waiting in line, or a quick break. • Exclusive Content: Premium Japanese shows you won't find anywhere else. • Fits Your Day: Whether you want to fill a quick gap or dive deep into a compelling story, we provide premium content that matches your pace. Unlock the full experience with our SHORT Unlimited Subscription for ad-free, unlimited access to our entire library. 【Premium Benefits】 • Ad-free viewing experience • Unlimited access to all drama series 【About Auto-Renewable Subscriptions】 • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. • The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. 【Managing Your Subscription】 You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase (Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions). Even after cancellation, you will continue to have access to the service until the end of your current billing cycle. 【Links】 Privacy Policy: https://short.fod.fujitv.co.jp/en/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VoteDay

Features
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VoteDay - the daily vote app that brings people together. Every day at 5pm Paris time, a new question drops. Vote A or B, and discover what the world thinks. [KEY FEATURES] - 1 question a day, closes at 5pm (Paris time) - Vote A or B and compare your choice with friends and the world - Create your Bubl - a unique avatar you customize (hair, eyes, colors, accessories) - Explore your island - Plaza is your universe: Town Hall, Cafe, Stage, Photo Studio, Gallery, School, Observatory - Rename your island as you please BUBL OF THE DAY Showcase your Bubl, vote for your favorites. Top 3 rewarded daily at 5pm. Gold trophy = 1 free day of Pack President. PHOTO STUDIO Take selfies with your Bubl as a live overlay. Save, share, post to the public gallery. CAFE BUBL Chat 1-on-1 with friends or create group chats. BUBL CARDS Free daily spin, open booster packs, collect 100+ species. FRIENDS Add friends with @username, compare votes, keep your streak together. MULTILANGUAGE Available in French, Japanese, English, and more. PACK PRESIDENT - $2.99 (one-time purchase) Unlock: all premium themes, 5 card boosters, gold halo, unlimited history access, President ring. VoteDay is built to bring people closer. No infinite feed. No ads. Just one question a day to talk with the people you love. See you at 5pm.

Screenshots

FOD SHORT4 screens
VoteDay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VoteDay at none against FOD SHORT's shown. FOD SHORT's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15 vs 26.0). On price, 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. FOD SHORT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and VoteDay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FOD SHORT ships an update monthly, VoteDay every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FOD SHORT versus VoteDay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFOD SHORTVoteDay
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFujiTVGabriel L'AMINOT OKAJIMA

In-app purchases

8 purchases

FOD SHORT

Subscriptions4
  • 1-Week Unlimited Access$14.997 Days
  • 1-Week Unlimited Access7 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • 1-Month Unlimited Access$29.991 Month
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  • 1-Year Unlimited Access$199.991 Year
One-time4
  • 480 Gold2 variants$2.99
  • 1,100 Gold$6.99
  • 2,200 Gold$12.99
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  • 6,500 Gold$39.99
1 purchases

VoteDay

One-time1
  • PresidentPack$2.99

Questions

Is FOD SHORT free?
FOD SHORT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VoteDay free?
VoteDay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FOD SHORT or VoteDay have ads?
FOD SHORT shows ads; VoteDay does not.
Which is updated more often, FOD SHORT or VoteDay?
FOD SHORT ships an update monthly, and VoteDay every 4 months. Most recently, FOD SHORT was updated on October 30, 2026 and VoteDay on October 8, 2026.

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