# POPStory vs abShort

The clearest difference is ads: abShort at none against POPStory's shown. abShort also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). POPStory's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POPStory sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and abShort sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

POPStory ships an update every 3 weeks, abShort every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POPStory | abShort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstory/id6745891744/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [POPSTORY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813601310) | [HEALMAX BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813127152) |

## What reviewers say

### POPStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstory/id6745891744)

Discover a world of short-form mini dramas with episodes lasting just 1-3 minutes. Enjoy a variety of genres like romance, thriller, and comedy, perfect for quick entertainment breaks or extended viewing sessions on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized mini dramas, Multiple genres (romance, thriller, comedy), 1-3 minute episodes, Curated collection, Mobile viewing optimized

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 700 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 800 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 900 coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1300 coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1500 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1800 coins | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |


### abShort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abshort/id6757791732)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly Subscription | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Half-Yearly  Subscription | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Weekly Subscribe Coins Pack | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POPStory free?

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

### Is abShort free?

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

### Do POPStory or abShort have ads?

POPStory shows ads; abShort does not.

### Which is updated more often, POPStory or abShort?

POPStory ships an update every 3 weeks, and abShort every 3 months. Most recently, POPStory was updated on October 18, 2026 and abShort on October 25, 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.*