EpNova vs LumiDrama
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EpNova
Stream exclusive original short dramas with captivating stories and cinematic quality. New episodes are released daily across various genres, perfect for quick entertainment on the go. Explore a personalized library of bite-sized episodes.
- Exclusive original short dramas
- Daily new episodes
- Multiple genres available
- Cinematic quality video
- Personalized recommendations
- Free to download
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EpNova is the world's premier short drama streaming platform — where exclusive original productions meet captivating storytelling. Original Short Dramas Enjoy an endless library of short dramas featuring stunning visuals, compelling plots, and cinematic quality at your fingertips. Always Fresh, Always Exciting New episodes drop every day. Action, romance, thriller, fantasy — every genre, every mood, every moment. Cinematic Quality, Short Format Get the full drama experience in bite-sized episodes. Perfect for your commute, break, or late-night binge. Why EpNova? - 100% exclusive original productions - New content updated daily - Smooth, high-quality video playback - Personalized recommendations just for you - Free to download, easy to explore The future of drama is here. Download EpNova now and get lost in the story. End‑User License Agreement: https://file.epnovai.com/data/protocol/app/Terms_of_Service.html?darkStyle=1
LumiDrama
Explore a vast library of short dramas across various genres, perfect for quick entertainment breaks. Enjoy high-quality, mobile-optimized vertical videos with new episodes added daily and personalized recommendations.
- Thousands of short dramas
- New episodes added daily
- Vertical video format
- High-quality productions
- Personalized recommendations
- Seamless streaming
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Discover endless entertainment with LumiDrama! Watch captivating short dramas that fit perfectly into your busy lifestyle. • Thousands of short dramas - romance, thriller, comedy, fantasy • New episodes added daily • Vertical video format for mobile viewing • High-quality productions with engaging stories • Quick episodes perfect for your break time • Personalized recommendations • Seamless streaming experience Join millions of drama lovers worldwide and start watching today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EpNova at 54% against LumiDrama's 0%. EpNova also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. EpNova sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and LumiDrama sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
EpNova holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EpNova has 121 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of EpNova's written reviews are positive against 0% of LumiDrama's.
EpNova ships an update every 11 days, LumiDrama every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EpNova | LumiDrama |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (121 ratings) — better | 2.0 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 121 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #153 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KUAIGE GLOBAL LIMITED | Storyspark media limited |
Customer experience
EpNova
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In-app purchases
EpNova
- WeeklyMember7 Days trial$14.997 Days
- weeklymember12.997 Days trial$17.997 Days
- MonthlyMember$29.991 Month
- First Purchase Credit Bonus Pack$9.99
- One time purchase$12.99
- Credit Pack$19.99
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- Credit Pack$29.99
- Credit Pack$39.99
- Credit Pack$49.99
- Credit Pack$99.99
LumiDrama
- Gold Coin Subscription$19.997 Days
- Gold Coin Subscription7 Days trial$19.997 Days
- week Subscription$19.997 Days
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- week Subscription - 50% OFF7 Days trial$19.997 Days
- moon Subscription$49.991 Month
- 50% off monthly subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Month
- Year Subscription$199.991 Year
- coin_2000$19.99
- coin_3000$29.99
- coin_5000$49.99
