Comparison

DramaMint vs HeyRuby.tv

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

Head to head
About

DramaMint

Features
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One more episode. Then just one more. Secrets, betrayals, forbidden love and impossible revenge. DramaMint is full of vertical series you'll binge in a single evening, made by independent creators with their own voice and their own stories. And every series is complete. No waiting weeks for the next episode. Start tonight, find out how it ends tonight. WHY WATCHERS LOVE DRAMAMINT - Short episodes made for your phone: perfect for a coffee break, a commute or one last episode before bed - Complete series, from the first scene to the final twist - Drama, romance, mystery, comedy, fantasy and more - Stories from independent filmmakers and new creators to discover - Follow the creators you love and never miss their next story - Unlock premium episodes with coins STORIES, NOT SCROLLING DramaMint isn't another endless feed. Every series has a beginning, a middle and an ending worth waiting for, and a real creator behind it. GOT A STORY OF YOUR OWN? Publish your vertical series on DramaMint and turn viewers into fans. Choose which episodes are free and which are premium, set your own prices in coins, and earn from your work. Built for independent filmmakers, storytellers and small studios. Your next favorite series is waiting. Download DramaMint and press play. DramaMint is free to download. Some episodes are premium and can be unlocked with coins, available as in-app purchases. Terms of Use (EULA): https://dramamint.com/legal/terms-and-conditions https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HeyRuby.tv

Stream bingeable vertical microdramas with complete stories in minutes. Enjoy romance, thriller, and more across multiple devices. Start with free episodes and unlock more with in-app currency or a subscription.

Highlights
  • Vertical microdrama episodes
  • Over 130 licensed series
  • First 5 episodes free
  • Subtitles in 13 languages
  • Cross-device watching
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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HeyRuby.tv is a streaming app for microdramas: complete stories told in vertical, minutes-long episodes you can binge anywhere on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. WHAT YOU GET - Over 130 licensed series across romance, revenge, CEO, thriller, and more - The first 5 episodes of every series are free - New series added regularly - Subtitles in 13 languages - Continue watching across your devices - Like series to build your own list - An Apple Watch app for browsing and watching on your wrist HOW IT WORKS Every series starts free. Watch the first 5 episodes of any show at no cost, then unlock further episodes with Tickets, the HeyRuby in-app currency. Buy Tickets as you go or subscribe for a monthly Ticket allowance. Purchased Tickets never expire. TICKETS AND SUBSCRIPTION - 1,000 Tickets: 14.99 USD one-time purchase - Monthly Tickets: 9.99 USD per month, includes 1,000 Tickets every month The Monthly Tickets subscription renews automatically each month until cancelled. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings; cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid renewal. AUDIENCE HeyRuby.tv is intended for adults 18 and older. Stories frequently feature the mature and suggestive themes typical of the microdrama genre. YOUR ACCOUNT AND PRIVACY Delete your account anytime in Settings, Manage Account, or at https://www.heyruby.tv/account/delete Terms of Service: https://www.heyruby.tv/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.heyruby.tv/privacy ABOUT HeyRuby.tv is made by Real Games, Inc. All series are licensed from their rights holders. Questions or feedback: https://www.heyruby.tv/contact

Screenshots

DramaMint4 screens
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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DramaMint at every 9 days against HeyRuby.tv's every 3 weeks. HeyRuby.tv's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. DramaMint sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and HeyRuby.tv sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DramaMint ships an update every 9 days, HeyRuby.tv every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DramaMint versus HeyRuby.tv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDramaMintHeyRuby.tv
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB12 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNERQIS LTDReal Games TV

In-app purchases

10 purchases

DramaMint

Subscriptions6
  • Watcher Subscription Pro3 Months trial$7.991 Month
  • Author Subscription Pro$12.991 Month
  • Author Subscription Pro+3 Months trial$17.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Watcher Subscription Pro$79.991 Year
  • Author Subscription Pro$129.991 Year
  • Author Subscription Pro+$179.991 Year
One-time4
  • Coins Set 1$0.29
  • Coins set 500$2.99
  • Coins set 3000$14.99
Show 1 more
  • Coins set 60002 variants$29.99
2 purchases

HeyRuby.tv

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Tickets$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • 1,000 Tickets$14.99

Questions

Is DramaMint free?
DramaMint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeyRuby.tv free?
HeyRuby.tv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DramaMint or HeyRuby.tv have ads?
Neither DramaMint nor HeyRuby.tv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DramaMint or HeyRuby.tv?
DramaMint ships an update every 9 days, and HeyRuby.tv every 3 weeks. Most recently, DramaMint was updated on October 31, 2026 and HeyRuby.tv on October 24, 2026.

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