# RapidTV vs RapidReel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RapidReel at 100% against RapidTV's 52%. RapidReel also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.3). RapidTV's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RapidTV sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and RapidReel sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RapidTV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RapidTV has 3.9K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of RapidTV's written reviews are positive against 100% of RapidReel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RapidTV ships an update every 9 days, RapidReel every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RapidTV | RapidReel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapidtv/id6746744353/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapidreel/id6756041155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [炫霖 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721574464) | [Xiangshan Dengyu Film& Television Culture Media Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858164518) |

## What reviewers say

### RapidTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapidtv/id6746744353)

Immerse yourself in a world of short dramas with episodes lasting 1-3 minutes. Discover a wide variety of genres, from modern tales to historical sagas and campus stories. New content is added weekly for a constantly refreshing viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Diverse short drama library, 1-3 minute episodes, Weekly new content updates, Ad-free viewing with VIP subscription, Multiple subscription plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to Weekly Card | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe to Weekly Card | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe to Weekly Card | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe to Weekly Card | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe to Weekly Card | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription annual card | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No need to pay, just watch ads
- 👍 Short and skippable ads
- 👍 Lots of good episodes and dramas
- 👍 Excellent app, better than other paid options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't search for specific dramas
- 🐛 Language issues, can't switch languages

**Reported bugs**

- Featured clip not found in the app
- App doesn't work on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Provide language switching options


### RapidReel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapidreel/id6756041155)

Discover short, captivating dramas optimized for mobile viewing. Enjoy binge-worthy series across various genres with instant episodes and HD vertical playback. Subscribe for an ad-free experience and exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Binge-worthy short dramas, Exclusive original series, HD vertical viewing experience, Personalized content feed, Instant episodes (approx. 120 seconds), Ad-free VIP subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Ad-Free Subscription | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Ad-Free Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Ad-Free Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Top up 14.99 USD | $14.99 | one-time |
| Top up 19.99 USD | $19.99 | one-time |
| Top up 24.99 USD | $24.99 | one-time |
| Top up 29.99 USD | $29.99 | one-time |
| Top up 49.99 USD | $49.99 | one-time |
| Top up 69.99 USD | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RapidTV free?

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

### Is RapidReel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RapidTV or RapidReel?

RapidTV is rated higher. RapidTV averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while RapidReel averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do RapidTV or RapidReel have ads?

Both RapidTV and RapidReel show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RapidTV or RapidReel?

RapidTV ships an update every 9 days, and RapidReel every 6 weeks. Most recently, RapidTV was updated on October 28, 2026 and RapidReel on October 24, 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.*