# FreeShort vs iDramas

The clearest difference is rating: FreeShort at 4.6 against iDramas's 1.8. FreeShort also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FreeShort sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and iDramas sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FreeShort holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FreeShort has 388 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 7% and 7% positive.

FreeShort ships an update every 8 days, iDramas every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FreeShort | iDramas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (388 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeshort/id6740797254/reviews)** | [1.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idramas/id6742093135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **388** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **7.1% of reviews** | 7.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Time Interactive (Hong Kong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791685057) | [Union International](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796763665) |

## 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


### iDramas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idramas/id6742093135)

Enjoy professionally crafted vertical short dramas in just 3 minutes. This app offers a seamless viewing experience with cinema-quality close-up shots optimized for mobile. Discover fresh daily releases across various genres and save your favorites to a personal watchlist.

**Highlights:** Vertical short dramas, 3-minute episodes, Cinema-quality mobile video, Daily new releases, Personal watchlist

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $14.99 per week | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| $24.99 per month | $24.99 | per month |
| Weekly Membership | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Special Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $20.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $34.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $44.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $69.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $99.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive short dramas
- 👍 Fast-paced content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 💰 Fluctuating episode prices
- 🚫 App not working for many users

**Reported bugs**

- App closing immediately on launch
- Episodes stopping midway through
- Subscription issues and lack of functionality

**Requested features**

- Stable and reliable app experience
- Transparent and fair pricing model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FreeShort free?

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

### Is iDramas free?

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

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

FreeShort is rated higher. FreeShort averages 4.6 out of 5 from 388 ratings, while iDramas averages 1.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do FreeShort or iDramas have ads?

iDramas shows ads; FreeShort does not.

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

FreeShort ships an update every 8 days, and iDramas every 3 weeks. Most recently, FreeShort was updated on September 22, 2026 and iDramas on September 22, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*