Comparison

VionTV vs Elaris

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

Head to head
About

VionTV

Discover a wide variety of short drama series across romance, suspense, comedy, and thrillers. New episodes are released daily, offering bite-sized stories perfect for quick viewing on the go. Explore trending plots and rising stars in this addictive entertainment platform.

Highlights
  • Daily new episodes
  • Romance, suspense, comedy, thriller genres
  • Bite-sized stories for quick viewing
  • Discover rising stars
  • Trending stories and addictive plots
Features
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VionTV is your ultimate destination for high-quality short drama series. Whether you love romance, suspense, comedy, or thrillers, VionTV has something for every mood. New episodes are released daily, so there's always something fresh to enjoy. With bite-sized stories designed for quick viewing, it's perfect for your commute, breaks, or late-night binge sessions. Discover rising stars, trending stories, and addictive plots — all in one place. Download now and start watching your next favorite mini drama on VionTV! About Payments: VionTV is not a completely free platform. In order to ensure stable income for our creators and provide you with a better viewing experience, most of our premium content requires payment to unlock. Your support helps us continue to create high-quality entertainment for you. Whether you're a fan of short videos or original series, VionTV is the perfect companion for your entertainment needs! Download now and start your journey into endless entertainment! [Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms] 1. Service Name: Continuous Monthly Subscription (1 month) Price: The continuous monthly subscription costs $49.99/month. Billing: Your iTunes account will be charged 24 hours before the end of each subscription period. Once the payment is successful, the subscription will automatically renew for the next period. Canceling Subscription: To cancel your subscription, go to "Settings" on your iPhone → Tap "iTunes & App Store" → Tap your "Apple ID" → Select "View Apple ID" to access the "Account Settings" page. Tap "Subscriptions" and select "Cancel Subscription" for the VIP membership service. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period, it will be deemed that you agree to continue the subscription, and the subscription will automatically renew. privacy policy : https://www.viontv.com/private tems of use: http://www.viontv.com/member_ship_agreement

About

Elaris

Discover a world of binge-worthy short dramas across various genres like romance, suspense, and fantasy. Experience compelling stories that deliver real emotions in bite-sized episodes. Enjoy premium curated content designed to resonate with your tastes.

Highlights
  • Curated premium short films and series
  • Multiple genres including romance, suspense, fantasy
  • Binge-worthy short episodes
  • Compelling storytelling
  • Content tailored to user taste
Features
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Elaris is a short drama platform where every second counts and every story resonates. Whether you like romance, suspense, fantasy or slice of life, Elaris curates premium short films and series content to suit your taste. The stories may be short, but the feelings are real. [Auto-renewal subscription terms] Billing: Your iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of each subscription period. Once payment is successful, the subscription will automatically renew to the next period. Cancel subscription: To cancel subscription, please go to 'Settings' on your iPhone → click 'iTunes & App Store' → click your 'Apple ID' → select 'View Apple ID' to enter the 'Account Settings' page. Click 'Subscriptions' and then select 'Cancel Subscription' to cancel VIP membership service. If you do not cancel the subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period, it will be deemed that you agree to continue the subscription and the subscription will be automatically renewed. Privacy Policy: https://www.yunthl.com/private terms of use: https://www.yunthl.com/member_ship_agreement

Screenshots

VionTV4 screens
Elaris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Elaris at 2.6 against VionTV's 1.6. Elaris also leads on review sentiment (10% vs 0%). VionTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. VionTV sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and Elaris sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.90 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elaris holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of VionTV's written reviews are positive against 10% of Elaris's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VionTV ships an update every 9 days, Elaris fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VionTV versus Elaris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVionTVElaris
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (8 ratings)2.6 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews10.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings819 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB166 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperChangsha Hongyao Network Technology Co., Ltd.HONG KONG PILOT DIGITAL NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

VionTV

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Elaris

All ratings19 ratings
Positive42.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

VionTV

Subscriptions6
  • Week for Coins Pack7 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • One week vip$19.997 Days
  • Week for Coins Pack7 Days trial$29.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Week for Coins Pack7 Days trial$39.997 Days
  • One Month vip$49.991 Month
  • One Week Vip7 Days trial$99.997 Days
One-time4
  • 1000 coins$9.99
  • 2000 coins$19.99
  • 3000 coins$29.99
Show 1 more
  • 6000 coins$59.99
10 purchases

Elaris

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial$19.907 Days
  • Membership$19.997 Days
  • Membership$29.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial$29.997 Days
  • Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial$39.907 Days
  • Membership$49.991 Month
  • Membership7 Days trial$99.997 Days
One-time3
  • $9.99 for coins$9.99
  • $19.99 for coins$19.99
  • $59.99 for coins$59.99

Questions

Is VionTV free?
VionTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elaris free?
Elaris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VionTV or Elaris?
Elaris is rated higher. VionTV averages 1.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Elaris averages 2.6 from 19 ratings.
Do VionTV or Elaris have ads?
Elaris shows ads; VionTV does not.
Which is updated more often, VionTV or Elaris?
VionTV ships an update every 9 days, and Elaris fortnightly. Most recently, VionTV was updated on November 5, 2026 and Elaris on October 30, 2026.

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