# FreeShort vs Soonshot

FreeShort and Soonshot both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Soonshot's written reviews are positive against 7% of FreeShort's. FreeShort's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (388 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FreeShort sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Soonshot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for FreeShort against 4.6 for Soonshot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FreeShort has 388 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 7% of FreeShort's written reviews are positive against 100% of Soonshot's.

FreeShort ships an update every 8 days, Soonshot every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FreeShort | Soonshot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (388 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeshort/id6740797254/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soonshot/id6740871204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **388** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Time Interactive (Hong Kong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791685057) | [adgcompany (KR)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792001807) |

## What reviewers say

### FreeShort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeshort/id6740797254)

Experience addictive 1-minute short dramas with compelling plots and diverse genres. Enjoy new episodes daily, tailored recommendations, and content that respects your time. Start with free episodes and unlock more content as you get hooked.

**Highlights:** 1-minute short dramas, Daily new episodes, Diverse genres (romance, revenge, twists), Personalized recommendations, Vertical, binge-worthy format, On-the-go viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single episode | $0.29 | one-time |
| Unlock single episode | $1.19 | one-time |
| Basic Super Value Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| week vip | $9.90 | one-time |
| Premium Value Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Boost Pack | $26.99 | one-time |
| month vip | $39.90 | one-time |
| Deluxe Exclusive Bundle | $44.99 | one-time |
| Elite Carnival Bundle | $71.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Double Bundle | $116.99 | one-time |
| year vip | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📈 Improving content library over time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Misleading 'Free' branding with mandatory payments
- 🐛 Login and authentication failures
- 🐛 App crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 Poor loading performance on WiFi and data
- 💰 Excessive pricing compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Sign-in/login system not functioning
- App fails to load on WiFi connections
- App crashes during episode playback
- Progress resets to earlier chapters after payment
- Episode playback stops at certain chapters

**Requested features**

- Watch ads as alternative to paid coins
- Free episode access without mandatory payment


### Soonshot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soonshot/id6740871204)

Discover exclusive short-form videos with captivating stories and unique content. Connect with creators, enjoy diverse genres, and experience stunning visuals on an all-in-one platform. Swipe through episodes effortlessly for endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Exclusive original short videos, Creator community and fan interaction, Watch anytime, anywhere on any device, Frequent content updates, Diverse genres including romance and drama, Seamless all-in-one viewing experience, High-definition visuals, Swipe-up episode browsing

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly pass | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly pass | $35.95 | per year |
| Stickers 500 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Stickers 1000 | $8.90 | one-time |
| Stickers 2500 | $19.90 | one-time |
| Stickers 5000 | $41.90 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FreeShort free?

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

### Is Soonshot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FreeShort or Soonshot?

Soonshot is rated higher. FreeShort averages 4.6 out of 5 from 388 ratings, while Soonshot averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do FreeShort or Soonshot have ads?

Soonshot shows ads; FreeShort does not.

### Which is updated more often, FreeShort or Soonshot?

FreeShort ships an update every 8 days, and Soonshot every 4 days. Most recently, FreeShort was updated on September 22, 2026 and Soonshot on September 16, 2026.

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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.*