CrestReel vs PlotJoy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrestReel
Discover a vast library of short-form drama series, with episodes under two minutes. Enjoy a variety of genres like romance and suspense in flawless HD quality. New exclusive content is added daily, offering a quick and engaging viewing experience.
- Bite-sized episodes under 2 minutes
- Multiple genres including romance and suspense
- Earn coins for premium content
- Smart genre curation
- High-definition vertical viewing
- Daily new exclusive series
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CrestReel: The Ultimate Destination for Short Drama! Tired of long episodes? CrestReel delivers high-octane, bite-sized series under 2 minutes. From heart-pounding romance to thrilling suspense, your next obsession is just a tap away. Why CrestReel? Binge for Free: Complete simple daily tasks or check-ins to earn coins and unlock premium episodes. Smart Curation: Easily find hits by genre: Romance, Revenge, Suspense, and more. Flawless HD: Enjoy buffer-free, cinematic quality optimized for vertical viewing. Fresh Hits Daily: New exclusive series added every day. Stop scrolling, start watching. Download CrestReel today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dramsmini.com/doc/en/privacy-policy
PlotJoy
Discover trending story experiences and exclusive content with a wide collection of dramas and fiction. Enjoy immersive entertainment anytime, anywhere with regular updates and diverse categories.
- Trending story experiences
- Exclusive content collection
- Diverse story-driven content
- Regular content updates
- Seamless mobile viewing
- Wide range of categories
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Looking for engaging stories and immersive content experiences? Welcome to PlotJoy— a platform featuring trending story experiences and a wide collection of exclusive content. Loved by audiences around the world, PlotJoy offers a fresh and immersive way to enjoy entertainment anytime and anywhere. Explore a diverse selection of story-driven content, from powerful characters and comeback journeys to emotional relationships. With regular updates, PlotJoy helps you discover new experiences in one place. Featured Shows: [They All Regret Betraying the Heiress]She hid her billions to marry a man who turned out to be nothing. Jiang Zhiyi spent three years serving the Fu family, cooking their meals, paying their bills, and secretly building… [Vengeful Mommy and Her Genius Trio]Five years ago, heiress Alana was betrayed by her father and half-sister in New York, forced to flee after giving birth to triplets. Now she returns with her two genius sons, struggling to… [The Black Rose Oath]The adopted girl turns out to be the heir of a noble clan. Faced with plots and betrayal, Evelyn fights back fiercely. She exposes all conspiracies, teams up with her ally and rebuilds rules. Finally, she finds her true self and gains sincere love… Why Choose PlotJoy? Enjoy fresh content updates, exclusive entertainment experiences, seamless mobile viewing, and a wide range of categories including workplace, drama, personal growth, modern romance, legendary stories, comeback journeys, and more. Explore captivating stories and enjoy immersive entertainment anytime with PlotJoy. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CrestReel at 4.8 against PlotJoy's 1.7. CrestReel also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). PlotJoy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. CrestReel sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and PlotJoy sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CrestReel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrestReel has 314 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of CrestReel's written reviews are positive against 0% of PlotJoy's.
CrestReel ships an update every 5 days, PlotJoy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrestReel | PlotJoy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (314 ratings) — better | 1.7 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 314 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 17+ |
| Developer | MAJOR TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED - AN82URADKV | HONG KONG CREATIVE HIVE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
Customer experience
CrestReel
PlotJoy
In-app purchases
CrestReel
- Premium Bonus Package$7.997 Days
- Premium Bonus Package$9.997 Days
- VIP Weekly Pass$19.997 Days
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- Premium Bonus Package$19.997 Days
- Premium Bonus Package$21.997 Days
- Premium Bonus Package$24.997 Days
- VIP Weekly Pass$24.997 Days
- VIP Weekly Pass$29.997 Days
- VIP Annual Pass$119.991 Year
- 1000 Gems (Best Value)$9.99
- 1500 Gems (Best Value)$14.99
- 2000 Gems (Best Value)$19.99
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- 2500 Gems (Best Value)$24.99
- 3000 Gems (Best Value)$29.99
- 4000 Gems (Best Value)$39.99
- 5000 Gems (Best Value)$49.99
- 7000 Gems (Best Value)$69.99
PlotJoy
- Weekly Coin Pack $018.99(C1) 2$18.997 Days
- Weekly Coin Pack $019.99(C1) 1$19.997 Days
- Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial$29.907 Days
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- Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial$29.997 Days
- Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial$39.907 Days
- Membership:Weekly $046.99(0) 2$46.997 Days
- Weekly Coin Pack $046.99(C0) 2$46.997 Days
- Membership:Weekly $059.99(0) 2$59.997 Days
- Membership:Weekly $069.99(0) 2$69.997 Days
- Membership:Weekly $079.99(0) 2$79.997 Days
- Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial$89.997 Days
- Weekly Coin Pack7 Days trial3 variants$99.907 Days
- Membership7 Days trial$99.997 Days
- Membership:Weekly $199.99(0) 2$199.997 Days
- Membership:Weekly $199.99(1) 2$199.997 Days
- Membership:Weekly $199.99(2) 2$199.997 Days
- Coins$9.99
- coins$19.99
- coins$29.99
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- Coins$59.99
- Coins$99.99
