Comparison

ToriBOX vs Gistbox

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

Head to head
About

ToriBOX

Discover a world of short, engaging vertical dramas from Nollywood and around the globe. Perfect for on-the-go viewing, these bite-sized episodes deliver love, suspense, and cliffhangers designed for your phone.

Highlights
  • Short vertical episodes
  • Global and Nollywood dramas
  • Binge-worthy cliffhangers
  • Watch free episodes
  • Unlock premium content with coins
  • Save to watch list
Features
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Toribox is home to bite-sized Nollywood and global drama with fast, engaging vertical episodes you can binge anywhere, one tap at a time. Fall into gripping African and global stories made for your phone: love, betrayal, suspense and jaw-dropping cliffhangers, all in short vertical episodes you won't be able to stop watching. WHY YOU'LL LOVE TORIBOX • Short & vertical: episodes built for your phone, perfect for quick watches • Fresh drama: romance, family, suspense, revenge and more • Binge-worthy hooks: every episode ends on a cliffhanger that pulls you back • Start free: jump into any series and watch free episodes instantly • Unlock more with subscriptions and coins: grab a coin pack to open premium episodes and keep the story going • Your watch list: save favorites and pick up right where you left off HOW IT WORKS Browse trending series, tap to start watching, and enjoy free episodes right away. Buy coins or subscribe to unlock premium episodes and binge the rest. New stories added are regularly and there's always something new to fall into. Download ToriBOX and start watching today. TORIBOX VIP Toribox VIP is an optional auto-renewing subscription, available weekly, monthly or annually. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it at any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Toribox Terms & Conditions: https://toribox.tv/Terms%20%26%20Conditions.pdf Privacy Policy: https://toribox.tv/privacy-policy

About

Gistbox

Discover bite-sized African drama series with episodes lasting 1-3 minutes, perfect for mobile viewing. Explore genres like romance, revenge, and family secrets with new content added weekly. Watch in English, French, or Swahili, with options to unlock premium episodes using coins.

Highlights
  • 1-3 minute vertical episodes
  • New series added weekly
  • Multiple language support
  • Personalized 'For You' feed
  • Continue Watching feature
  • Fast and data-light design
Features
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Gistbox is the African home of short drama series — bite-size episodes you can watch anywhere, anytime. Romance, revenge, family secrets, billionaires and hustle stories, told in 1–3 minute vertical episodes made for your phone. Open the app and there's always something new to watch. No long commitment, no endless scrolling — just press play. WHY YOU'LL GET HOOKED • Short, full-screen vertical episodes — perfect for the bus, the queue, or bed • Fresh series added every week across romance, drama, thriller, comedy and more • A "For you" feed, Trending, New releases and Top charts — find your next binge fast • Continue Watching picks up exactly where you stopped, on every device WATCH IN YOUR LANGUAGE Gistbox is pan-African. Watch in English, French or Swahili — with more languages on the way. FREE TO START Start watching for free. Unlock premium episodes with coins whenever you want — no subscription required. Claim free coins every day, and earn more by inviting friends. EASY SIGN-IN Sign in with WhatsApp, Google, Facebook, Apple or email — or browse as a guest before you commit. MADE FOR AFRICAN MOBILE Built to be fast and light on data, so it runs smoothly even on a patchy connection or an older phone. Download Gistbox and start watching short African dramas today. Questions or feedback? Reach us at hello@gistbox.tv Terms of Use (EULA): https://gistbox.tv/terms Privacy Policy: https://gistbox.tv/privacy

Screenshots

ToriBOX4 screens
Gistbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gistbox at none against ToriBOX's shown. ToriBOX's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. ToriBOX sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Gistbox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ToriBOX against 5.0 for Gistbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToriBOX ships an update every 6 days, Gistbox every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ToriBOX versus Gistbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToriBOXGistbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB68 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperToriboxCartolinks Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

ToriBOX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gistbox

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ToriBOX

One-time4
  • 25 Coins$1.00
  • 250 Coins$5.00
  • 500 Coins$9.29
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  • 1000 Coins$18.00
5 purchases

Gistbox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • Starter$0.99
  • Best value$1.99
  • Mega$4.99

Questions

Is ToriBOX free?
ToriBOX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gistbox free?
Gistbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ToriBOX or Gistbox?
ToriBOX and Gistbox are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do ToriBOX or Gistbox have ads?
ToriBOX shows ads; Gistbox does not.
Which is updated more often, ToriBOX or Gistbox?
ToriBOX ships an update every 6 days, and Gistbox every 2 weeks. Most recently, ToriBOX was updated on October 31, 2026 and Gistbox on October 31, 2026.

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