Comparison

Shortlist VSF vs VerticalClap

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

Head to head
About

Shortlist VSF

Discover and watch the best vertical short films from around the world. Engage with content by voting, reviewing, and chatting with film characters using AI. Filmmakers can showcase their work and connect with fans.

Highlights
  • Browse festival lineup
  • Watch trailers and full films
  • Vote and review submissions
  • AI-powered fantasy chat with characters
  • Earn achievements and climb ranks
  • Creator profiles and filmography
Features
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Shortlist is the official app of the Vertical Shorts Festival. The home of the best vertical short films from around the world. Browse the full festival lineup, watch trailers, cast your votes, and help decide which films deserve the spotlight. Every voice counts. WATCH & DISCOVER Stream trailers and full submissions from emerging and established filmmakers. From drama to horror, comedy to documentary — every genre, every style. VOTE & REVIEW Cast your vote on every film. Write reviews, rate performances, and see how your picks stack up against the rest of the community. Climb the ranks as you engage. FANTASY CHAT Go beyond the screen. Chat with characters from your favorite films using AI — explore their world, ask them anything, and experience the story from a new angle. ACHIEVEMENTS & RANKS The more you engage, the higher you climb. Earn ranks as a Reviewer, Voter, Critic and more. Build your reputation in the festival community. CREATOR PROFILES Are you a filmmaker? Your work is front and center. Fans can follow your profile, see your full filmography, and engage directly with your submissions. UPGRADE TO PRO Get a PRO badge, triple your vote influence, access full submissions, and unlock 30 Fantasy Chat messages to start. Support the festival and get more from every visit. Join the Shortlist community! Watch, vote, and be part of the festival. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VerticalClap

Features
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AI studio for vertical series With your own idea — or just the Narrative Mixer™ if you don't have one — VerticalClap builds your entire vertical series (9:16), the format taking over TikTok, Reels, Shorts, DramaBox and ReelShort. The AI generates everything: • THE BIBLE — title, logline, world, central tension and themes. • THE CHARACTERS — goal, fear, wound, active secret and a distinct VOICE for each: they never sound the same. • THE EPISODES — a full narrative arc, rising tension episode after episode, a cliffhanger at every end. • SCRIPTS + SHOT BREAKDOWN — natural dialogue, acting cues, shot-by-shot breakdown and Shooting mode: ready to film on a phone. WHY VERTICALCLAP — No idea needed: the Mixer suggests concepts that hook. — Characters that feel real, with voices that set them apart. — Cliffhangers that cut at the right moment to keep viewers watching. — Shot breakdown and scripts you can shoot tomorrow, with a phone. FOR WHO Content creators, screenwriters, indie filmmakers, agencies and brands who want addictive short series without starting from a blank page. Write your first vertical series in minutes. Your idea deserves to be seen. Terms of Use (EULA): https://verticalclap.com/en/cgu Privacy Policy: https://verticalclap.com/en/confidentialite

Screenshots

Shortlist VSF4 screens
VerticalClap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: VerticalClap at 3 against Shortlist VSF's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Shortlist VSF sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and VerticalClap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Shortlist VSF versus VerticalClap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShortlist VSFVerticalClap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB10 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperVerticalssophie attelann

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Shortlist VSF

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PRO Annual$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Chat Pack Small$0.99
  • Chat Pack Medium$2.49
  • Chat Pack Large$7.99
2 purchases

VerticalClap

Subscriptions2
  • Creator$9.001 Month
  • Pro$17.001 Month

Questions

Is Shortlist VSF free?
Shortlist VSF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VerticalClap free?
VerticalClap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shortlist VSF or VerticalClap have ads?
Neither Shortlist VSF nor VerticalClap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shortlist VSF or VerticalClap?
Shortlist VSF ships an update weekly, and VerticalClap weekly. Most recently, Shortlist VSF was updated on October 2, 2026 and VerticalClap on October 10, 2026.

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