Comparison

Elaris vs AuraReel

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

Head to head
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

About

AuraReel

Discover a vast collection of trending mini-series from around the world. This app offers a quick and engaging way to enjoy captivating stories in genres like romance, comedy, suspense, and thrillers, with constantly updated content.

Highlights
  • Massive collection of trending mini-series
  • Captivating stories across multiple genres
  • Quick and engaging entertainment
  • Constantly updated content
  • Enjoy anytime, anywhere
Features
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AuraReel is a popular short drama app that brings you a massive collection of trending mini-series from around the world. Featuring a vast library of captivating stories, AuraReel offers a quick and engaging way to enjoy entertainment anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re into romance, comedy, suspense, or thrillers, AuraReel delivers nonstop episodes and constantly updated content—making it the go-to platform for today’s short drama enthusiasts. [Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms] Service Name: Continuous Monthly Subscription (1 month) Price: The continuous monthly subscription costs $49.99. 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://aurareeltv.com/private teams of use: https://aurareeltv.com/member_ship_agreement

Screenshots

Elaris4 screens
AuraReel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Elaris at 2.6 against AuraReel's 1.3. Elaris also leads on review sentiment (10% vs 0%). AuraReel'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. Elaris sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and AuraReel sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 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 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Elaris's written reviews are positive against 0% of AuraReel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elaris ships an update every 2 weeks, AuraReel every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Elaris versus AuraReel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElarisAuraReel
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (19 ratings) — better1.3 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1920 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB65 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperHONG KONG PILOT DIGITAL NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDChangsha Moxun Culture Media Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Elaris

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

AuraReel

All ratings20 ratings
Positive5.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative90.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative94.1%

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Elaris

Subscriptions12
  • $9.99 for coins$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial$19.907 Days
  • $19.99 for coins7 Days trial$19.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • Membership$19.997 Days
  • Membership$29.997 Days
  • Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial2 variants$29.997 Days
  • Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial$39.907 Days
  • Membership2 variants$49.991 Month
  • Membership$74.993 Months
  • Membership7 Days trial$99.997 Days
  • Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial$99.997 Days
  • Membership$169.991 Year
One-time5
  • $9.99 for coins$9.99
  • $19.99 for coins$19.99
  • $29.99 for coins$29.99
Show 2 more
  • $59.99 for coins$59.99
  • $99.99 for coins$99.99
13 purchases

AuraReel

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack$9.907 Days
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack2 variants$19.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack2 variants$29.997 Days
  • Membership$29.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack7 Days trial$39.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP7 Days trial$99.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack7 Days trial$99.997 Days
One-time5
  • coins_9.99$9.99
  • coins_19.99$19.99
  • coins_29.99$29.99
Show 2 more
  • coins_59.99$59.99
  • coins_99.99$99.99

Questions

Is Elaris free?
Elaris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AuraReel free?
AuraReel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elaris or AuraReel?
Elaris is rated higher. Elaris averages 2.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while AuraReel averages 1.3 from 20 ratings.
Do Elaris or AuraReel have ads?
Elaris shows ads; AuraReel does not.
Which is updated more often, Elaris or AuraReel?
Elaris ships an update every 2 weeks, and AuraReel every 9 days. Most recently, Elaris was updated on September 16, 2026 and AuraReel on September 21, 2026.

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